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

WESSION FESTIVALSun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025
place	Higashi-no-Hiroba (East Plaza), Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://www.wowow.co.jp/event/wession/
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Sakai Blues FestivalSun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Osaka Prefecture

http://www.sakai-bluesfestival.com

This event, held with the aim of revitalizing local commerce and industry through music, is one to really look forward to, as it offers the chance to see many bands.

Schedule	Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025
place	Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	http://www.sakai-bluesfestival.com
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Osaka Taisho Okinawa FestivalSun, Oct 12 — Osaka Prefecture

taisho-okinawafes.com

Schedule	Sunday, October 12, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Fujii-gumi, Taisho Ward Community Hall
Website	https://taisho-okinawafes.com/

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MINAMI WHEELSat 10/11–Mon 10/13, Osaka Prefecture

It’s the biggest showcase live event in Minami, Osaka, brought to you by FM802! Concerts will take place across live houses throughout the Minami area. Whether you’re here to see your favorite artists or to discover new music, the choice is yours!

Schedule	Sat, Oct 11–Mon, Oct 13, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City: ANIMA / AtlantiQs / BEYOND / BIGCAT / BRONZE / CLAPPER / club JOULE / club vijon / CONPASS / DROP / FANJ twice / FootRock & BEERS / hills Pan Koujou (Hills Bread Factory) / JANUS / OSAKA MUSE / OSAKA RUIDO / soma / SUNHALL / VARON / Namba Hatch
Website	http://minamiwheel.jp
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Osaka AcoloadOct 6 (Mon) – 7 (Tue), Osaka Prefecture

It’s a circuit event held at live bars around Higashi-Shinsaibashi. As the title suggests, it focuses on acoustic performances, and you can relax and enjoy a variety of artists’ sets while having food and drinks at the bar.

Schedule	Mon–Tue, Oct 6–7, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Higashi-Umeda AZYTATE
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Lemino MUSIC FESOct 5 (Sun) – 6 (Mon), Osaka Prefecture

lemino.docomo.ne.jp

Schedule	Oct 5 (Sun)–6 (Mon), 2025
place	Yumeshima, Konohana Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture / Inside the Osaka–Kansai Expo venue
Website	https://lemino.docomo.ne.jp/ft/0000110/

AMEMURA RING CIRCUITSun, Oct 5 – Osaka Prefecture

A music circuit festival held in Osaka’s live house hotspot, America-mura, where fans of live house bands gather. It’s the perfect event for those who want to enjoy Osaka not just on the surface but down to its every corner. With many performing bands, it’s packed with value.

Schedule	Sun, Oct 5, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City live house BRONZE / ANIMA / Shinkagura / Hokage
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