Events in Osaka — October 2026

There are 22 upcoming events in Osaka in october 2026. Top picks include October 2026 Bunraku Regional Tour, Andrew Wyeth Exhibition, Ayaka Hirahara Concert.

October marks the beginning of autumn foliage season — one of Japan's most popular travel periods.

Arts & Culture

OCTOBER 3 – 21

October 2026 Bunraku Regional Tour

Bunraku — Japan's UNESCO-listed puppet theatre tradition — t…

Osaka

Arts & Culture

OCTOBER 3 – DECEMBER 6

Andrew Wyeth Exhibition

This major retrospective showcases the work of Andrew Wyeth,…

Osaka

Music

OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 15

Ayaka Hirahara Concert

Ayaka Hirahara is one of Japan's most technically accomplish…

Osaka

Music

OCTOBER 5

LANY

LANY is an American indie pop trio from Los Angeles, known f…

Osaka

Arts & Culture

OCTOBER 8

October Young Artists Sujoruri Performance

Sujoruri is the narrative chanting tradition at the heart of…

Osaka

Music

OCTOBER 9

7Order The Live 2026

Seven-member Japanese idol-meets-performance unit 7Order bri…

Osaka

Music

OCTOBER 10

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Jukka-Pekka Saraste with Shunto Sumino (Piano)

The Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Finland's oldest orches…

Osaka

Music

OCTOBER 10 – 12

FM802 MINAMI WHEEL 2026 — Osaka Circuit Festival

Spread across 20-plus live houses in Osaka's Shinsaibashi di…

Osaka · Free

Music

OCTOBER 10

Fumiya Fujii Concert

Fumiya Fujii is one of Japan's most enduring pop and rock ar…

Osaka

Anime & Gaming

OCTOBER 12 – NOVEMBER 28

Minami Kuribayashi LIVE TOUR 2026 “Quarter Century” in Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, and More

Marking 25 years in the industry, Minami Kuribayashi — belov…

Osaka

Anime & Gaming

OCTOBER 12 – 11

KING OF PRISM Tri-Star Act Animate Cafe 2026 in Ikebukuro and Osaka

Fans of the KING OF PRISM franchise get a dedicated themed c…

Osaka

Anime & Gaming

OCTOBER 12

KING OF PRISM Gothic Mode Fair 2026 at animate

A nationwide merchandise fair tied to the KING OF PRISM anim…

Osaka

Music

OCTOBER 15

Kenny G

Kenny G — the American smooth jazz saxophonist born Kenneth …

Osaka

Sports

OCTOBER 17

Grand Sumo Autumn Tournament — Osaka Maishima 2026

The Grand Sumo Autumn Tournament is a top-level professional…

Osaka

Festivals & Matsuri

OCTOBER 17

38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival — Premium Seating

One of Osaka's largest annual fireworks displays, launched f…

Osaka · Free

Arts & Culture

OCTOBER 17

Reiwa 8 October Dance Performance — East-West Master Dancers Showcase

A celebration of traditional Japanese dance featuring renown…

Osaka

Anime & Gaming

OCTOBER 18

Heaven Official’s Blessing Season 2 Fair “Ten Thousand Butterflies, I Will Save You” 2026 at animate

Spanning nearly a month across multiple animate locations in…

Osaka

Anime & Gaming

OCTOBER 18

Hallelujah Baby Animate Fair 2026

A merchandise fair tied to Rara Kojima's "Hallelujah Baby" r…

Osaka

Anime & Gaming

OCTOBER 18

Colorful Peach × JR Central “Oshi Tabi” Collaboration Campaign 2026

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Osaka

Music

OCTOBER 21

CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso

CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso are a Buenos Aires-based duo who have…

Osaka

Music

OCTOBER 24

THE YELLOW MONKEY

Few Japanese rock bands carry the mythological weight of THE…

Osaka

Anime & Gaming

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 15

“Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express” Goods Fair at Animate 2026

Event Period / Venue October 24, 2026 (Saturday) – November …

Osaka