Complete Guide to Kansai Summer Festivals [2025–2026]: Electrifying Stages and Performing Artists

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

The season for outdoor music festivals that color the Kansai summer is finally in full swing.

Powerful live performances that amplify the carefree summer mood, a sense of unity between artists and fans, and unforgettable musical experiences are waiting for you.

From world-renowned artists to rising talents, musicians from a wide range of genres are gathering across the Kansai region.

Why not create irreplaceable memories through electrifying performances that will make this summer unforgettable?

Past events

Kutsuwaike Green Jam ~WILD & FREE~Sun, Jul 20 — Kyoto Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, July 20, 2025
place	Kutsuwaike Nature Park, Tsuzuki District, Kyoto Prefecture
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Rave Great War RAVE IN JAPAN FESMon, 7/21 Osaka Prefecture

ravetaisen.jp

Schedule	Monday, July 21, 2025
place	Osaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://ravetaisen.jp/
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chidoriya RocksJuly 23 (Wed) – 24 (Thu), Kyoto Prefecture

kyotochidoriya.com

This is a music event produced by drummer and music producer Gota Yashiki and his wife, Tomomi Yashiki. As a new kind of festival that fuses Japanese traditional performing arts with rock, it offers experiences you can only have here. Even just the artist performances feature a star-studded lineup that fans will find irresistible, and the band members are legendary musicians active nationwide, all gathered together. With a variety of productions—including songs and dances by Kyoto’s geisha unique to the region—you can enjoy the finest in Japanese entertainment, all packed into this stage. Every part of it is unmissable.

Schedule	Wednesday–Thursday, July 23–24, 2025
place	Rohm Theatre Kyoto Main Hall, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Website	https://kyotochidoriya.com/pages/chidoriya-rocks-2023
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Osaka-Kansai Expo Commemorative Survive FESJuly 26 (Sat) – 27 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

survivefes.com

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, July 26–27, 2025
place	Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Momiji River Lawn Plaza, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://survivefes.com/

Kobe Love PortHyogo Prefecture, Sat 7/26–Sun 7/27

minatomatsuri.jp

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, July 26–27, 2025
place	Meriken Park, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Website	https://minatomatsuri.jp/
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TETORA presents KAKUSHIN CLUBSat, Aug 2, Osaka Prefecture

http://www.tetoraosaka.com

Schedule	Saturday, August 2, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Suita City, Yamato University, Yamato Arena & Gymnasium
Website	https://www.tetoraosaka.com/news/6f3155df-ad28-4000-bd52-2a35cbcf9b8a
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HIGHEST MOUNTAINAug 2 (Sat) – 3 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

http://www.highestmountain.jp

An irresistible festival for reggae music lovers No.

Isn't it number 1? The event is hosted by MIGHTY JAM ROCK! Let's enjoy the summer at this festival that's guaranteed to get you hyped! It's held at the Osaka Castle Outdoor Concert Hall, which is super easy to access!

Schedule	Sat, Aug 2–Sun, Aug 3, 2025
place	Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://www.highestmountain.jp/
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