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

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

ScheduleSunday, July 20, 2025
placeKutsuwaike Nature Park, Tsuzuki District, Kyoto Prefecture
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Rave Great War RAVE IN JAPAN FESMon, 7/21 Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleMonday, July 21, 2025
placeOsaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://ravetaisen.jp/
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chidoriya RocksJuly 23 (Wed) – 24 (Thu), Kyoto Prefecture

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.

ScheduleWednesday–Thursday, July 23–24, 2025
placeRohm Theatre Kyoto Main Hall, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Websitehttps://kyotochidoriya.com/pages/chidoriya-rocks-2023
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Osaka-Kansai Expo Commemorative Survive FESJuly 26 (Sat) – 27 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, July 26–27, 2025
placeExpo ’70 Commemorative Park, Momiji River Lawn Plaza, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://survivefes.com/

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

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, July 26–27, 2025
placeMeriken Park, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Websitehttps://minatomatsuri.jp/
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TETORA presents KAKUSHIN CLUBSat, Aug 2, Osaka Prefecture

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

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!

ScheduleSat, Aug 2–Sun, Aug 3, 2025
placeHattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.highestmountain.jp/
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