Osaka Festival Calendar [2025–2026]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of music festivals held in Osaka all at once!

When it comes to music festivals in Osaka, there’s a packed lineup of events featuring popular artists from Japan and abroad—such as SUMMER SONIC, held every summer, its spin-off events, and massive indoor festivals at the end of the year.

Another hallmark of Osaka’s events is their variety: from urban-style circuit festivals that use multiple live venues, to events in Osaka Castle Park, to seaside festivals where you can see the ocean—there’s something for every taste.

Find an event that interests you and be sure to check it out in person!

Past events

SAKAI FANDANGO MEETINGSat, May 17 — Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, May 17, 2025
place	Sakai FANDANGO, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
SNS

FM802 MEET THE WORLD BEATSat, May 17 — Osaka Prefecture

funky802.com

MEET THE WORLD BEAT is an event hosted by FM802 where you can fully enjoy performances from emerging artists to hugely popular stars. The standout feature of this event is that attendees are invited by lottery from among FM802 listeners, and those selected can participate for free. Tune in to FM802 and join MEET THE WORLD BEAT!

Schedule	Saturday, May 17, 2025
place	Expo ’70 Commemorative Park Natural and Cultural Gardens, Momiji River Lawn Plaza, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	http://funky802.com/meet/
SNS

View details

OUTDOOR PARKSat–Sun, May 17–18, Osaka Prefecture

outdoorpark.jp

OUTDOOR PARK is one of the largest outdoor events in the Kansai region. Outdoor brands from Japan and abroad gather to exhibit and sell their products. In addition, various workshops and live music performances are held, making it a content-rich event centered on the outdoors.

Schedule	Sat, May 17–Sun, May 18, 2025
place	Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Natural and Cultural Gardens, East Plaza, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://outdoorpark.jp/
SNS

View details

ALOHA SUMMER FESTiVAL iN OSAKAFri 5/16–Sun 5/18, Osaka Prefecture

http://www.aloha-sf.com

ALOHA SUMMER FESTiVAL is an event focused on Hawaii. On the day, there will be dances by hula teams and performances by Hawaiian bands. In addition, there will be many vendor booths selling hula costumes, Hawaii-inspired clothing and accessories, as well as numerous food and drink stalls. It’s an event where you can fully enjoy the atmosphere of Hawaii while staying in Osaka.

Schedule	May 16 (Fri)–18 (Sun), 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Shin-Umeda City Wonder Square
Website	http://www.aloha-sf.com
SNS

View details