Events in Osaka

Osaka Nemophila Festival

Two blues meet when a million nemophila flowers bloom in front of Osaka Bay.

Harapeko Circus Osaka

This Golden Week, over 40 of Kansai's most loved eateries gather at Tsurumi Ryokuchi.

Osaka Castle Spring Festival

Make the most of sakura season at the Osaka Castle Spring Festival.

teamLab Nemophila Illumination

An outdoor night museum, with nemophila in the spotlight. This seasonal installation by international art collective teamLab is worth checking out.

Osaka Castle Noh

Head to Osaka Castle to experience Noh, the oldest surviving classical theater form in Japan.

Belgian Beer Weekend Osaka

Swap your usual lager for a Trappist Tripel and sip riverside at Belgian Beer Weekend Osaka — with nearly 100 beers and food to pair.

NAKED meets Gaudi Exhibition Osaka

Learn about his first forays into design, what inspired him over the years, and how technology is helping to complete Barcelona's Sagrada Familia cathedral project.

Osaka Whisky Festival

Neat, on the rocks, or with a twist. However you like it, Whisky Festival Osaka is serving up a dram good time.

Expo ’70 Hydrangea Festival

Expect a full range of hues, from soft pinks to deep blues.

Aizen Festival

Get ready for the first of Osaka's major summer festivals.

Ikutama Festival

This lively summer festival is held each year at Ikutama Shrine in Osaka, easily accessible from Osaka Station.

Tenjin Festival

Who isn't impressed by illuminated boats and fireworks?

Shin-Umeda Osaka Summer Festival

Looking for a family-friendly festival in the heart of the city? The Shin-Umeda City Summer Festival features traditional Bon dances, kids' games, and exciting attractions.

Sakai Oouo Big Fish Night Market and Fireworks

This one-night summer festival in Osaka features a fish auction, food stalls, and over 700 years of tradition. Bonus: fireworks.

Umeda Yukata Festival

It's summer in the city, and Umeda's annual Yukata Festival is back.

Sumiyoshi Festival

A purification ritual and portable shrine festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.

Takatsuki Festival

Feel the community spirit and shake a leg at Osaka's Takatsuki Festival.

Osaka Shitennōji Bon Festival

Celebrate Obon the traditional way at the Shitennōji Bon Odori Festival, taking place in Osaka this August.

Summer Sonic Osaka 2026

This two-day party is known for featuring some of the biggest acts from around the world.

Osaka Ice Cream Expo (Aipaku)

I scream, you scream, we all scream for...

Tenjin Tenma Awa Odori Dance Festival

Kansai’s biggest Awa Odori event takes over Osaka’s Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street in late August.

Osaka Senshu Fireworks Festival

Take in an explosion of panoramic fireworks and a drone show in Osaka.

Minami-Mido Osaka Bon Dance

Osaka's biggest bon dance festival is back — and lovable mascot Button-kun will be making an appearance, too!

Kishiwada Danjiri Festival

Get ready for one of Osaka's rowdiest festivals.