List of Rock Festivals in Kansai [2025–2026]

It’s a summer festival hosted by 10-FEET, a three-piece rock band from Kyoto. It began in 2007, but the inaugural event had to be canceled due to a typhoon. However, there’s a saying that festivals canceled by a typhoon in their first year go on to become beloved and popular events… True to that saying, this festival has seen various legends unfold every year—perhaps thanks to the mysterious power of the organizers, the three members of 10-FEET, and all the attendees. The overall atmosphere is known for being warm and friendly among both performers and visitors. It’s an essential event that marks the start of summer in Kyoto.

Rockin’ Radio!, an FM802 event, is held every spring at Osaka Castle Outdoor Music Hall. It’s organized as a “Kansai-born omnibus rock event” that brings together the hottest rock bands of the moment. It’s a recommended event where you can enjoy live performances at a relatively affordable price.

Microck is an event hosted by the live music venue “Mikunigaoka FUZZ” in Sakai, Osaka. It will be the first outdoor rock festival in Sakai. As a free music festival, it aims to energize Sakai with the goal of getting the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group recognized as a World Heritage site. Areas within the venue are named after kofun (ancient burial mounds), letting you enjoy a unique atmosphere.

Kuro-mame Rock—the name is striking, isn’t it? It takes its name from Kyotanba Town’s specialty, black soybeans (kuro-mame), so once you hear it, you won’t forget it. Kuro-mame Rock Fest is a packed event in Kyotanba where you can enjoy nature, food, and music. It’s an event that people of all generations can enjoy.

An outdoor festival hosted by the label “Kongari Ongaku,” run by Ishii Motako of Oshiri Penpenz, DODDODO, and Moriyudai of Neco Nemuru. It’s a music festival that started in 2014, billed as an event that “caresses the heartstrings for all ages and genders.”

“Itsuseka” is a circuit-style event organized by Six Blitz in Kyoto. Steeped in DIY spirit, it’s held with the aim of energizing Kyoto’s music scene. They’re also recruiting volunteer staff, so joining behind the scenes could be a great option. As a circuit event, many shops and music spots serve as venues. “The world will always be…”—what words would you add after that?