Event List in Osaka This Week / Weekend

Osaka has many fun and interesting places to visit and tourist attractions, such as Osaka Castle, USJ, Kaiyukan, Shinsekai, etc. If you visit Osaka, you will need to stay for a few days to enjoy all the tourist attractions the city has to offer.

Osaka, one of Japan’s largest cities, also has many simultaneous events, from art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and musical concerts to cultural festivals and seasonal food-related events. Because so many things happen at the same time, you might overlook an event you would have liked to check out.

Hopefully, this article may help you avoid exactly that. I will share the list of the most talked-about events happening this week in Osaka. If you live in Osaka and have some free time, or if you happen to be visiting Osaka during this week, then I hope at least one of these events will interest you enough to check it out.

The culture surrounding Summer in Japan

Summer is the time of the year when there are the most activities and events, especially outdoor ones. In Japan, Summer festivals are held in many different formats, such as traditional Matsuri, Fireworks festivals, music festivals, etc. Osaka is no exception.

One thing you should keep in mind, though, is that the first two months of Summer are the rainy season. The most significant events will be held after that rainy season, which will take place around mid-July to mid-August.

When it comes to Japanese traditional events, there is Marine Day (海の日) and Japanese Summer Star Festival (七夕) in July, Mountain Day (山の日) in August, and Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) in September. Other than this, Obon (お盆) takes place in either mid-August or mid-July. Obon is a Buddhist festival that welcomes the spirits of your ancestors, and it is one of Japan’s most important holidays.

Here are some articles about things to do during the Summer in Japan.

▶︎10 Best Things to Do in Osaka in Summer

▶︎10 Best Places to Visit in Japan in Summer 2025

Now that you know a little bit about summer-related Japanese culture, here is the event list in Osaka this week/weekend.

Event List in Osaka This Week

1. Detective Conan Cafe (Osaka)

The popular Detective Conan Cafe is back to be held in six cities in Japan, including Osaka, featuring the all-time favorite theme food menus and exclusive merchandise available for a limited time only.

Event Period: April 4 to July 27, 2025

Location: BOX cafe&space HEP FIVE store (MAP)

Official Website: https://conan-cafe.jp/information/osaka/

For more information about this event, check the following article!

▶Detective Conan Cafe in Japan 2025 Spring

2. Osaka Light Festival 2025 “Special EXPO Lightning”

In celebration of EXPO Osaka, the  Festival of the Lights in Osaka 2025 will feature a special lighting and illumination in the streets of Midosuji, Nakanoshima, and in front of Osaka City Hall.

Event Period: April 9 to December 31, 2025

Location: Midosuji / Osaka City Hall

Official Website: https://www.hikari-kyoen.com/

3. No Limit! Cool Summer 2025

An annual summer event held in Universal Studios Japan to enjoy your summer with family and friends. There are many exciting rides and refreshing attractions, and adventures to make your summer special.

Event Period: July 1 to August 31, 2025

Location: Universal Studios Japan (MAP)

Official Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp/events/summer-2025/no-limit-cool-summer-2025

More info: No Limit! Cool Summer 2025

4. Hello Kitty Princess Afternoon Tea

Hello Kitty Princess Afternoon Tea will be held seven cities across Japan this summer. On selected dates from 1 July to 31 August 2025, this limited-time event invites guests to step into the world where Hello Kitty transforms into a princess with sparkling tiaras and elegant dresses, and offers a delightful themed sweets, savory dishes, and exclusive merchandise.

Event Period: Selected dates in July and August (check website)

Location: Art Grace Wedding Coast Osaka

Official Website: https://www.bestbridal.co.jp/guestparty/event/artgrace_osaka/2025event-19/

5. Immersive Museum Osaka

Immersive Museum Osaka is the third installment of this cutting-edge immersive museum series goes beyond sight and sound, delivering a deeply sensory experience using the latest technology. This time, the spotlight is on Impressionism and Ukiyo-e, exploring how iconic Japanese woodblock artists like Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige influenced Western masters such as Van Gogh and Monet. Step into a 6-meter-tall, 450m² immersive space where masterpieces come to life through dynamic visuals and sound.

Event Period: May 31 to September 5, 2025

Location: Dojima River Forum

Official Website: https://immersive-museum-osaka.jp/

6. Osaka Gourmet Expo

Osaka Gourmet Expo is a large scale, admission free food event, featuring approx 30 food booths that rotate throughout the event, which means there is always something new to try. You can relax in two large, air-conditioned tents (MATSURI and UTAGE) with around 1,000 seats, or savor your meal on the terrace with a stunning view of Osaka Castle. Daily live stage performances are also available.

Event Period: April 12 to October 13, 2025

Location: Osaka Castle Park

Official Website: https://osaka-gourmet-expo.com/

7. teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka, Pillars that Dance with the Wind

This year, teamLab’s permanent outdoor night museum, teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka, located in Osaka’s Nagai Botanical Garden, will once again exhibit “Pillars that Dance with the Wind”, a work that changes in response to environmental influences such as wind, rain, and humidity, and also continues to move with the wind, responding interactively to visitors.

Event Period: June 2 to August 31, 2025

Location: Nagai Park

Official Website: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/botanicalgarden/

8. Osaka Expo and Showa Retro Playback 1970: EXPO’70 Pavilion Special Exhibition

In the celebration of the 55th anniversary of Expo 70′ a special exhibition will be held at the Expo Commemorative Park, the “Expo 70′ Pavilion Playback 1970: Osaka Expo and Showa Retro” featuring an exhibition of the original artworks and objects from the 1970 Osaka Expo.

Event Period: March 22 to August 3, 2025

Location: Expo ’70’ Pavilion (MAP)

Official Website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/event/69216/

9. Umeda Hankyu Beer Garden 2025

The annual beer garden in Umeda Hakyu main store is being held from the 21st of May to the 13th of October. Here you can enjoy various beers and the gourmet food they also offer, an option BBQ plan to enjoy with the whole family and friends. Other beverages are also offered, alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Event Period: May 21 to October 13, 2025

Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store 13th Floor Rooftop Plaza (MAP)

Official Website: https://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp/index.html

For more beer gardens in Osaka in summer, please check our Best Beer Gardens in Osaka

10. The 19th Umeda Tanabata Festival

An annual traditional event in Umeda featuring the decoration of the Sendai Tanabata around Umeda City, various tanabata displays and decorations, along with a variety of activities held in different locations.

Event Period: June 1 to August 8, 2025

Location: Shin Umeda City (MAP)

Official Website: https://www.skybldg.co.jp/new/2386.html

Other Events and Things to Do in Osaka

For more information about things to do in Osaka and Kyoto in 2025, check out the following articles!

▶Best Things to Do in Osaka 2025

▶10 Best Things to Do in Osaka in July 2025

▶10 Best Things to Do in Kyoto in July 2025 

▶10 Best Events in Japan in July 2025

▶Best Anime-Related Events in Japan

▶Best Character Cafes in Japan 2025

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I hope you enjoyed this article about events in Osaka this week. As I previously mentioned, it can be difficult to keep track of every festival, exhibition, and other event happening in Osaka, so hopefully, this article serves as a reference for you to find things to do in Osaka.

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