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

Ibaraki Bakuon Fest is pronounced “Ibaraki Bakuon Fest,” with “bakuon” written as “the sound of barley.” It’s a festival of beer and music. Also, “Fest” is the German way of saying “festival,” reflecting respect for and dedication to Germany, the home of beer. You can see that spirit in the featured food and the lineup of artists as well.

Rainbow Hill is an outdoor festival held at the Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall. You could say it’s an event that signals the end of summer. In the past, despite facing various troubles—like a direct hit from a typhoon and power outages—Rainbow Hill has overcome those hurdles each time. What kind of drama awaits this year?

KANSAI LOVERS is an event that brings together artists with ties to the Kansai region. It will be held over two days again this year. From newcomers to star bands, you can catch live performances from Kansai’s most talked-about artists all at once.

The Izumi no Kuni Jazz Street held in Izumi, Osaka. As the title “Jazz Street” suggests, various artists perform live at venues such as shops around town. Street performances are free to attend, so why not drop by and enjoy them?