Osaka Festival Calendar [2025–2026]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events
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!
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Past events
WAH YAH FESTIVALTue, 9/23 Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 |
| place | Lawn area in front of Shell Theater, Kaizuka City, Osaka Prefecture |
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PEACE DAYSun, 9/21, Osaka Prefecture
PEACE DAY is a music festival that proudly bears peace in its title. In addition to live music, it features a variety of events such as talk sessions and activities. It’s a wonderful event where you can not only have fun but also learn something new!
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Kansai Expo Venue |
| Website | https://peaceday.jp/ |
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Suito Music FestivalSun, 9/21, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Yodogawa Riverside Park, Hirakata District, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://sw-fes.com/ |
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Suita FestaSat, Sep 20 – Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| place | Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://suitafesta.com/ |
MASTER COLISEUMSat, Sep 20 – Osaka Prefecture
Master Colosseum—aka Masukoro. The original festival of sound by bands, for bands! It’s an outdoor live event where the real thrill is the skirmishes between rival acts. It’s grown bigger every year, and we deliver a more robust lineup than ever.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://mscl56.com/ |
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KAWASEMI MUSIC FESTIVALSat, Sep 20 – Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| place | Nippe Park Okahigashi-Chuo, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://funnyskash.net/kawasemi.html |
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Takatsuki Soul!!Sunday, September 14, Osaka Prefecture
It’s a free outdoor rock festival held in Takatsuki, a city also famous for its jazz festival. It’s a large event that draws around ten thousand people every year, but the goal is 300,000! It’s an exciting event with the potential to grow that big.
| Schedule | Sunday, September 14, 2025 |
| place | Takatsuki Hankyu, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://takatsukidamashii.com |
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