What's on in Osaka

Osaka events in November 2026

338 events in November 2026: 103 festivals, 76 performances, 62 exhibitions, 62 markets, 16 illuminations, 10 gardens, 4 sports events, 3 food events and 2 anime and games events, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. 12 of them are annual events whose 2026 dates are still to be confirmed, listed with their usual window.

The Midosuji Illumination and the Hikari Renaissance on Nakanoshima light up from early November, and in Nara the deer's antlers are cut on the first weekend of the month. More on the season in Free things to do in Osaka.

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Osaka weather in November

Average high: 18°C (64°F)
Average low: 10°C (50°F)
Rain: 73 mm
Rainy days: about 6

A light jacket or a sweater covers most days, and evenings cool to about 10°C (50°F).

Averages from the Japan Meteorological Agency normals for 1991 to 2020, Osaka station (rain table). Rainy days have at least 1 mm of rain.

Don't miss in November 2026

Market Yotsuba Marche 50th Anniversary Special 1 Nov · Nakanoshima and Kitahama A marche listed on Grand Cube Osaka's event calendar for 1 November, with the Kansai Yotsuba Liaison Association secretariat as the contact. The calendar marks it open to general visitors and members and prints no hours or prices.

Exhibition Public Forum: Museums of the World 2026 3 Nov · Suita (Expo Park) Free public forum in seminar room 4, limited to 60 people with advance registration.

Stone lantern lined path through the forest at Kasuga Taisha in Nara

Festival Deer Antler Cutting 7 to 8 Nov · Nara A ritual about 350 years old in which a stag's antlers are cut at the Shikaen ground in Nara Park. Tickets are day-of only, standing room, at ¥1,000 for adults and ¥500 for elementary school children. Photo: Fredrik Rubensson, CC BY-SA 2.0

Illumination Osaka Castle Red Light-Up for World HTLV Day 10 Nov · Osaka Castle The keep is lit red, the colour of the HTLV awareness ribbon, from sunset to 22:00, then white from 22:00 to 24:00.

Kondo main hall and pagoda in the grounds of Yakushi-ji temple, Nara

Festival Jion-e Debate Service at Yakushi-ji 13 Nov · Nara A memorial service for Jion Daishi, founder of the Hosso school, held in alternate years at Yakushi-ji and Kofuku-ji. The 2026 service is planned for the Daikodo from 19:00. It centres on ritual debate between monks, where the respondent asks for questions to be repeated. Photo: くろふね, CC BY 3.0

Illumination Midosuji Illumination Lighting Ceremony 23 Nov · Nakanoshima and Kitahama The switch-on of the year's Midosuji lights, with part of the avenue opened to pedestrians. It goes ahead in the rain and is cancelled only in severe weather.

Calendar

15752nd Naniwa Ward FestivalAutumn Great Tea Ceremony at Saidai-jiBunraku Explainer: Oshiete Gigeiin-san (30 minutes)+54 more+50 on for weeks62 gigs 218Founder Doji Memorial Service at Daian-jiIkomasai (Kindai University Higashi-Osaka Campus Festival)Autumn Special Viewing of Cultural Properties at Kanshin-ji+15 more+49 on for weeks34 gigs 330Abeno Carnival x News Sports Challenge (53rd)Bodai Senna Sutra Offering at Ryozen-jiExhibition Commentary and Tasting Talk+27 more+48 on for weeks58 gigs 411Furima Japan Flea MarketMishoryu Exhibition: Memories of FlowersPeta Peta Pon Pon LAB. 2026+8 more+41 on for weeks32 gigs 59Mishoryu Exhibition: Memories of FlowersPeta Peta Pon Pon LAB. 2026Wacoal Autumn Bazaar+6 more+42 on for weeks34 gigs 612Mishoryu Exhibition: Memories of FlowersPeta Peta Pon Pon LAB. 2026Wacoal Autumn Bazaar+9 more+42 on for weeks52 gigs 73424th Kita Ward Exchange FestivalExpo Nature Fest 2026Former Sakai Lighthouse Interior Opening+31 more+49 on for weeks55 gigs 83327th Minami Ward Fureai Festival48th Higashinari Ward FestivalChrysanthemum Flower Arrangement Experience (Hirakata Kiku Festival)+30 more+49 on for weeks62 gigs 99Hanjotei Afternoon Shows: Katsura Sanmi Grand Prix Winner WeekMishoryu Exhibition: Memories of FlowersPeta Peta Pon Pon LAB. 2026+6 more+46 on for weeks27 gigs 109Osaka Castle Red Light-Up for World HTLV DayDiscovering Delicious HyogoKnockin' on Locked Door THE STAGE+6 more+45 on for weeks27 gigs 119Junkissa Hanshin vol.6Umeda Flea MarketRegional Food Tour (Zenkoku Kakuchi Umaimono Meguri)+6 more+46 on for weeks42 gigs 1210Nakanoshima Science Institute Colloquium 168: Museums Connected by SakeHanjotei Afternoon Shows: Katsura Sanmi Grand Prix Winner WeekJunkissa Hanshin vol.6+7 more+46 on for weeks37 gigs 1310Jion-e at Horyu-jiJion-e Debate Service at Yakushi-jiHanjotei Afternoon Shows: Katsura Sanmi Grand Prix Winner Week+7 more+47 on for weeks48 gigs 143330th Nishi Ward Fureai Festival53rd Joto FestivalBraille Experience Workshop, November+30 more+48 on for weeks66 gigs 152952nd Nishinari Ward FestivalHigashikatayama Shopping Street Autumn Thanks FestivalIzumiotsu ART&LIVE at Sea Pass Park+26 more+47 on for weeks52 gigs 167Junkissa Hanshin vol.6Umeda Flea MarketRegional Food Tour (Zenkoku Kakuchi Umaimono Meguri)+4 more+45 on for weeks24 gigs 1710Kuritawawa Naru Tohan Iwaki Manzai Kogyo 2026Regional Food Tour (Zenkoku Kakuchi Umaimono Meguri)Afternoon Rakugo Show at Hanjotei+7 more+44 on for weeks28 gigs 1810Furima Japan Flea MarketOsaka Evessa vs Hiroshima DragonfliesKamigata Engei Tokusen-kai, November+7 more+44 on for weeks36 gigs 197Kamigata Engei Tokusen-kai, NovemberMILK GRAPHICAfternoon Rakugo Show at Hanjotei+4 more+44 on for weeks31 gigs 2082nd Construction Takumi Fair 2026Kamigata Engei Tokusen-kai, NovemberMILK GRAPHIC+5 more+46 on for weeks52 gigs 2127Ainu Pattern Book Cover WorkshopBunraku Explainer: Oshiete Gigeiin-san (puppeteer session)Cerezo Osaka vs FC Tokyo+24 more+47 on for weeks61 gigs 2227Orix Buffaloes Bs Fan-Festa 2026Osaka Central Wholesale Market 95th Anniversary Market FestivalShinno-sai at Sukunahikona Shrine+24 more+46 on for weeks61 gigs 231452nd Higashiyodogawa Ward FestivalMidosuji Illumination Lighting CeremonyMidosuji Runway 2026+11 more+46 on for weeks44 gigs 246Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu19:00 Live at Namba Grand Kagetsu+3 more+39 on for weeks27 gigs 2511Gamba Osaka vs Port FCAfternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+8 more+39 on for weeks41 gigs 267Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu19:00 Live at Namba Grand Kagetsu+4 more+39 on for weeks32 gigs 2710Minpaku Otta Kamuinomi (Ainu Ritual at Minpaku)Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+7 more+40 on for weeks49 gigs 2826Osaka Marvelous vs Toray Arrows ShigaSetsunan University vs Ritsumeikan University (Kansai University Rugby League A)Special Lecture: The British Museum Ukiyo-e Collection+23 more+40 on for weeks53 gigs 2923Hanahaku Tsurumi Ryokuchi Flea MarketKwansei Gakuin University vs Doshisha University (Kansai University Rugby League A)Kyoto Sangyo University vs Tenri University (Kansai University Rugby League A)+20 more+37 on for weeks52 gigs 303Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiRegular Shows at Namba Grand Kagetsu+1 more+31 on for weeks19 gigs

Day by day

Each event on its first day still ahead, regular markets on each of their days. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day and its gigs.

Sun 1 Nov 37 events · 62 gigs

52nd Naniwa Ward FestivalNamba and Nipponbashi · Tatsuba-cho Park and the former Tatsuba Elementary School · 1 Nov

Autumn Great Tea Ceremony at Saidai-jiNara · Saidai-ji · 1 Nov

Bunraku Explainer: Oshiete Gigeiin-san (30 minutes)Namba and Nipponbashi · National Bunraku Theatre · 1 NovFree

Chihara Junior's Zaou, East-West Live TourOsaka Castle · Osaka-jo Hall · 1 Nov

Daionsai 2026 (Osaka College of Music Festival)Toyonaka (Shonai) · Osaka College of Music · 1 Nov

Ichirinka Sakai Fireworks Festival (7th)Sakai · Haraike Park · 1 Nov

Kansai University vs Setsunan University (Kansai University Rugby League A)Tsurumi · Tsurumi Ryokuchi · 1 Nov

Katsura Jakusaburo Solo Rakugo, 55th AnniversaryUmeda · Sankei Hall Breeze · 1 Nov

Neo Chromato: Turning Coloured Cloth WhiteNakanoshima and Juso · Osaka Science Museum · 1 NovFree

Nishi Ward Festival: Gathering of Culture and HealthNishi · Nishi Civic Center, Horie Junior High gym, Central Library, Archives and Tosa Park · 1 Nov

Yotsuba Marche 50th Anniversary SpecialNakanoshima and Kitahama · Grand Cube Osaka (Osaka International Convention Center) · 1 Nov

Hanaranman 2026Tsurumi · Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park (Expo '90 Commemorative Park), central avenue near the central fountain · 31 Oct to 1 NovFree

Hankomasai (Osaka Sangyo University Campus Festival)Daito · Osaka Sangyo University · 31 Oct to 1 Nov

Hannan University FestivalMatsubara · Hannan University, Matsubara Campus · 31 Oct to 1 NovUsual dates

Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Takigi Noh 2026Osaka Castle · Nishinomaru Garden, Osaka Castle · 31 Oct to 1 Nov

Osaka Seikei University FestivalHigashiyodogawa · Osaka Seikei University, Aikawa and Ekimae campuses · 31 Oct to 1 Nov

Osaka University of Arts Festival KizashiKanan (Minamikawachi) · Osaka University of Arts · 31 Oct to 1 NovFree

READING LIVE 2026: Phantom BeautyAmerikamura · ORIX Theater · 31 Oct to 1 Nov

Tsurumi Ryokuchi Festa 2026Tsurumi Ryokuchi · Tsurumi Ryokuchi (Hanahaku Commemorative Park) · 31 Oct to 1 Nov

Aki Sasamoto Performance: E_ONakanoshima and Juso · National Museum of Art, Osaka · 30 Oct to 1 NovFree

Autumn Special Viewing of Cultural Properties at Kanshin-jiKawachinagano · Kanshin-ji · 1 to 3 Nov

Autumn Wild Plant ShowTsurumi Ryokuchi · Sakuya Konohana-kan, 2F Floral Salon · 30 Oct to 1 Nov

Daikeisai (Osaka University of Economics Festival, 78th)Higashiyodogawa · Osaka University of Economics · 30 Oct to 1 Nov

Ginnansai (Osaka Metropolitan University Sugimoto Campus Festival)Sumiyoshi (Sugimoto) · Osaka Metropolitan University Sugimoto Campus · 30 Oct to 1 Nov

Machikane Festival 2026 (67th), Osaka UniversityToyonaka (Machikaneyama) · Osaka University, Toyonaka Campus · 1 to 3 Nov

Machikanesai (Osaka University Toyonaka Campus Festival)Toyonaka · Osaka University Toyonaka Campus · 1 to 3 Nov

Mikoshi Katsusai 100 Yen Shopping Street PlusIkuno · Ikuno Honmichi shopping street to Bell Road Chuginza shopping street · 30 Oct to 1 Nov

Setsudaisai (Setsunan University Neyagawa Campus Festival)Neyagawa · Setsunan University, Neyagawa Campus · 1 to 3 Nov

Kansai University Unified Campus FestivalSuita (Senriyama) · Kansai University Senriyama Campus · 1 to 4 NovFree

Wakuwaku Creatures World in Tsurumi RyokuchiTsurumi Ryokuchi · Tsurumi Ryokuchi, Central Plaza · 31 Oct to 3 Nov

Katappashi Retro Kissaten ExhibitionNamba · Namba Parks Museum · 30 Oct to 3 Nov

12th Tokio Kakeru An (Sweet Bean Paste Fair)Umeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9F Matsuri Hiroba · 28 Oct to 2 Nov

World Tea Festival 2026Umeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9F Event Hall · 28 Oct to 2 Nov

Bungu Joshi Haku pop-up in Umeda 2026Umeda · Hanshin Umeda Main Store, 8F Event Hall · 28 Oct to 3 Nov

Jun Sato Painting Exhibition: A New World of Birds, Flowers and BeastsShinsaibashi · Daimaru Shinsaibashi, Main Building 8F Art Glorieux · 28 Oct to 3 Nov

Afternoon Rakugo Show at HanjoteiTenjinbashi · Tenma Tenjin Hanjotei · also 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and more NovRegular market

Regular Shows at Namba Grand KagetsuNamba · Namba Grand Kagetsu · also 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and more NovRegular market

Mon 2 Nov 2 events · 34 gigs

Founder Doji Memorial Service at Daian-jiNara · Daian-ji · 2 Nov

Ikomasai (Kindai University Higashi-Osaka Campus Festival)Higashi-Osaka · Kindai University Higashi-Osaka Campus · 2 to 4 Nov

Tue 3 Nov 13 events · 58 gigs

Abeno Carnival x News Sports Challenge (53rd)Abeno · Abeno Ward Community Center, Yasuragi Tenkukan, Abeno Sports Center and Kanazuka Fureai Higashi Park · 3 Nov

Bodai Senna Sutra Offering at Ryozen-jiNara · Ryozen-ji · 3 Nov

Exhibition Commentary and Tasting TalkSake Museum (not the science museum) · Sake Museum (Hakushika Memorial Sake Museum) and Tatsuuma Honke Gihoen · 3 Nov

Hanahaku Tsurumi de Murasakitei: RakugoTsurumi Ryokuchi · Murasakitei tea house, Yama no Area · 3 Nov

Heijo-kyo Tenpyo Procession to Todai-jiNara · Central Nara, from JR Nara Station to Todai-ji · 3 Nov

Higashi Library Ukiuki Festa (Sakai)Sakai · Sakai City Higashi Library, carpet corner and storytelling room · 3 Nov

Kanshin-ji Marche ku-riKawachinagano · Kanshin-ji · 3 Nov

Kitayamasai (Osaka Institute of Technology Hirakata Campus Festival)Hirakata · Osaka Institute of Technology, Hirakata Campus · 3 Nov

Leave a Memory on the Cheerful Grave 2026Suita (Expo Park) · National Museum of Ethnology · 3 NovFree

Meiji Festival and Culture Day Gagaku at Kasuga TaishaNara · Kasuga Taisha, Manyo Botanical Garden · 3 Nov

Public Forum: Museums of the World 2026Suita (Expo Park) · National Museum of Ethnology · 3 NovFree

Swapmeet in Hanahaku ParkTsurumi Ryokuchi · Tsurumi Ryokuchi, Dogwood Hall exhibition grounds · 3 NovFree

19:00 Live at Namba Grand KagetsuNamba · Namba Grand Kagetsu · also 4, 5, 10, 13, 17, 24 and more NovRegular market

Wed 4 Nov 5 events · 32 gigs

Furima Japan Flea MarketTsurumi Ryokuchi · Tsurumi Ryokuchi, Dogwood Hall exhibition grounds · 4 NovFree

Mishoryu Exhibition: Memories of FlowersUmeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9F Hankyu Umeda Gallery and Hall · 4 to 9 Nov

Peta Peta Pon Pon LAB. 2026Umeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9F Matsuri Hiroba · 4 to 9 Nov

Wacoal Autumn BazaarUmeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9F Event Hall · 4 to 9 Nov

Discovering Delicious HyogoUmeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, B2F Food Event Plaza · 4 to 10 Nov

Sat 7 Nov 16 events · 55 gigs

24th Kita Ward Exchange FestivalSakai · Kanaoka Park Baseball Field · 7 Nov

Expo Nature Fest 2026Suita (Expo Park) · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Wakuwaku Ike Adventure Plaza · 7 NovFree

Former Sakai Lighthouse Interior OpeningSakai · Former Sakai Lighthouse · 7 Nov

Happy Flower FesTsurumi Ryokuchi · Sakuya Konohana-kan, 1F Flower Hall · 7 Nov

Kadoma Nigiwai Kaido: Ee Hinya MatsuriKadoma · Kadoma History Museum · 7 Nov

Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Experience FestTennoji · Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store · 7 Nov

Osaka Evessa vs Ibaraki RobotsBay Area · Ookini Arena Maishima · 7 Nov

Osaka University Citizens' Forum on Oral HealthToyonaka · Senri Life Science Center, 5F Science Hall · 7 Nov

Special Night: Aurora from the Solar Maximum Magnetic StormsNakanoshima and Kitahama · Osaka Science Museum · 7 Nov

Street Kamishibai at the Osaka Prefectural Central LibraryHigashi-Osaka · Osaka Prefectural Central Library, 2F multipurpose room · 7 Nov

B-1 Grand Prix Certified Event in TakatsukiTakatsuki · Anman Iseki Park, SAKURA Plaza and East Plaza · 7 to 8 NovFree

Deer Antler CuttingNara · Kasuga Taisha, Shikaen antler-cutting ground · 7 to 8 Nov

méli mélo osakaToyonaka (Hattori Ryokuchi) · Hattori Ryokuchi, Open-air Music Hall area · 7 to 8 Nov

Muda Mankitsu CLUB: Super TearingUmeda · LUCUA osaka, LUCUA 1100 4F sPACE · 7 to 8 Nov

Otohime no Kyujitsu in Sakai Old Port 2026Sakai · Sakai Old Port waterfront · 7 to 8 Nov

Knockin' on Locked Door THE STAGEAmerikamura · ORIX Theater · 7 to 10 Nov

Sun 8 Nov 7 events · 62 gigs

27th Minami Ward Fureai FestivalSakai · Nishihara Park Grounds and Minami Ward Office · 8 Nov

48th Higashinari Ward FestivalHigashinari · Kamiji Park · 8 Nov

Chrysanthemum Flower Arrangement Experience (Hirakata Kiku Festival)Hirakata · Candeo Hotels Osaka Hirakata, Sky Banquet · 8 Nov

Cosmos Tour: Cosmos Pulling ExperienceTsurumi Ryokuchi · Tsurumi Ryokuchi, Windmill Hill · 8 Nov

Gamba Osaka vs Cerezo OsakaSuita (Expo Park) · Panasonic Stadium Suita · 8 Nov

Higashi-Yokobori River Autumn Festival 2026Hommachi · beta Hommachibashi and the Higashi-Yokobori Greenway · 8 Nov

INSECT DISCOVERY 2026Nanko (Suminoe) · ATC (Nanko) · 8 Nov

Mon 9 Nov 1 event · 27 gigs

Hanjotei Afternoon Shows: Katsura Sanmi Grand Prix Winner WeekTenjinbashi · Tenma Tenjin Hanjotei · 9 to 15 Nov

Tue 10 Nov 1 event · 27 gigs

Osaka Castle Red Light-Up for World HTLV DayOsaka Castle · Osaka Castle keep · 10 Nov

Wed 11 Nov 3 events · 42 gigs

Junkissa Hanshin vol.6Umeda · Hanshin Umeda Main Store, 1F Shokusai Terrace · 11 to 16 Nov

Umeda Flea MarketUmeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9F Event Hall and Matsuri Hiroba · 11 to 16 Nov

Regional Food Tour (Zenkoku Kakuchi Umaimono Meguri)Umeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, B2F Food Event Plaza · 11 to 17 Nov

Thu 12 Nov 1 event · 37 gigs

Nakanoshima Science Institute Colloquium 168: Museums Connected by SakeNakanoshima and Juso · Osaka Science Museum · 12 NovFree

Fri 13 Nov 2 events · 48 gigs

Jion-e at Horyu-jiIkaruga · Horyu-ji · 13 NovUsual dates

Jion-e Debate Service at Yakushi-jiNara · Yakushi-ji, Daikodo · 13 Nov

Sat 14 Nov 10 events · 66 gigs

30th Nishi Ward Fureai FestivalSakai · Nishi Ward Office and Westi, with Otori Wings plaza · 14 Nov

53rd Joto FestivalJoto · Gamo Park, Joto Ward complex, children's park and Joto Fire Station · 14 Nov

Braille Experience Workshop, NovemberSuita (Expo Park) · National Museum of Ethnology · 14 NovFree

Curator's Picks Talk: NHK Sunday Museum 50 YearsNakanoshima and Kitahama · Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, 5F gallery · 14 Nov

H2O Santa Charity Talk on Saturday AfternoonUmeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9F Festival Plaza · 14 Nov

Minpaku Film Screening: Ainu | HitoSuita (Expo Park) · National Museum of Ethnology · 14 NovFree

Osaka Bluteon vs Fragolad KagoshimaHirakata · Panasonic Arena · 14 Nov

Suntory Sunbirds Osaka vs JTEKT Stings AichiBay Area · Ookini Arena Maishima · 14 Nov

Osaka Natural History Festival 2026Nagai (Nagai Park) · Osaka Museum of Natural History · 14 to 15 Nov

Isshinji Monzen Rokyoku YoseTennoji · Isshinji · also 15, 16 NovRegular market

Sun 15 Nov 5 events · 52 gigs

52nd Nishinari Ward FestivalShinsekai · Around Nishinari Ward Office and Nishinari Civic Center · 15 Nov

Higashikatayama Shopping Street Autumn Thanks FestivalSuita · Fruits Eiyo, then the Yamamura Clinic car park, Katayama-cho · 15 Nov

Izumiotsu ART&LIVE at Sea Pass ParkIzumiotsu · Sea Pass Park · 15 Nov

Nanairo Practice Session Vol.5: 20 km RunUmeda · Yodogawa Riverside Park, Nishinakajima area · 15 Nov

Shomanne at Horyu-jiIkaruga · Horyu-ji · 15 NovUsual dates

Tue 17 Nov 1 event · 28 gigs

Kuritawawa Naru Tohan Iwaki Manzai Kogyo 2026Umeda · Sankei Hall Breeze · 17 Nov

Wed 18 Nov 4 events · 36 gigs

Furima Japan Flea MarketTsurumi Ryokuchi · Tsurumi Ryokuchi, Dogwood Hall exhibition grounds · 18 NovFree

Osaka Evessa vs Hiroshima DragonfliesBay Area · Asue Arena Osaka (Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium) · 18 Nov

Kamigata Engei Tokusen-kai, NovemberNipponbashi · National Bunraku Theatre Small Hall · 18 to 21 Nov

MILK GRAPHICUmeda · Hanshin Umeda Main Store, 1F Shokusai Terrace · 18 to 23 Nov

Fri 20 Nov 1 event · 52 gigs

2nd Construction Takumi Fair 2026Tsurumi Ryokuchi · Tsurumi Ryokuchi, Dogwood Hall and annex exhibition area · 20 to 21 NovFree

Sat 21 Nov 11 events · 61 gigs

Ainu Pattern Book Cover WorkshopSuita (Expo Park) · National Museum of Ethnology · 21 NovFree

Bunraku Explainer: Oshiete Gigeiin-san (puppeteer session)Namba and Nipponbashi · National Bunraku Theatre · 21 NovFree

Cerezo Osaka vs FC TokyoNagai · Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium Nagai · 21 Nov

Gamba Osaka vs Fagiano OkayamaSuita (Expo Park) · Panasonic Stadium Suita · 21 Nov

Osaka Bluteon vs Shinshu Matsumoto TridentsHirakata · Panasonic Arena · 21 Nov

Osaka Marvelous vs KUROBE Aquafairies ToyamaBay Area · Ookini Arena Maishima · 21 Nov

Special Lecture: The Universe in Multiple WavelengthsNakanoshima and Juso · Osaka Science Museum · 21 NovFree

Tax Learning Experience Fair at the Osaka Prefectural Central LibraryHigashi-Osaka · Osaka Prefectural Central Library, 2F multipurpose room · 21 Nov

Tokui-noh for Beginners: MakiginTanimachi · Yamamoto Noh Theater · 21 Nov

When the Expo Night Sky Becomes Art 2026Suita (Expo Park) · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, East Plaza · 21 Nov

Hirakata Friendship and Exchange Cities Products Fair 2026Hirakata (Kuzuha) · Happiness Park KUZUHA Grass Square · 21 to 22 Nov

Sun 22 Nov 4 events · 61 gigs

Orix Buffaloes Bs Fan-Festa 2026Taisho (Dome-mae) · Kyocera Dome Osaka · 22 Nov

Osaka Central Wholesale Market 95th Anniversary Market FestivalNoda (Fukushima) · Osaka City Central Wholesale Market (Main Market) · 22 Nov

Shinno-sai at Sukunahikona ShrineNakanoshima and Kitahama · Sukunahikona Shrine · 22 to 23 NovFree

Swapmeet in Hanahaku Park SpecialTsurumi Ryokuchi · Tsurumi Ryokuchi, Dogwood Hall exhibition grounds · 22 to 23 NovFree

Mon 23 Nov 5 events · 44 gigs

52nd Higashiyodogawa Ward FestivalHigashiyodogawa · Higashiyodogawa Ward Office, fire station, Eiwa Shoten grounds and Tako Park · 23 Nov

Midosuji Illumination Lighting CeremonyNakanoshima and Kitahama · Midosuji, Yodoyabashi to Senba-chuo 3 · 23 Nov

Midosuji Runway 2026Yodoyabashi and Honmachi · Midosuji (Yodoyabashi to Senba Chuo 3 intersections) · 23 Nov

Niiname-sai Harvest Thanksgiving at Kasuga TaishaNara · Kasuga Taisha · 23 Nov

Sakai City Agriculture Festival (51st)Sakai (Daisen Park) · Daisen Park, Event Plaza and Ikoi Plaza · 23 Nov

Wed 25 Nov 1 event · 41 gigs

Gamba Osaka vs Port FCSuita (Expo Park) · Panasonic Stadium Suita · 25 Nov

Fri 27 Nov 1 event · 49 gigs

Minpaku Otta Kamuinomi (Ainu Ritual at Minpaku)Suita (Expo Park) · National Museum of Ethnology · 27 NovFree

Sat 28 Nov 6 events · 53 gigs

Osaka Marvelous vs Toray Arrows ShigaBay Area · Asue Arena Osaka (Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium) · 28 Nov

Setsunan University vs Ritsumeikan University (Kansai University Rugby League A)Nagai · Yanmar Field Nagai · 28 Nov

Special Lecture: The British Museum Ukiyo-e CollectionNakanoshima and Juso · Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka · 28 NovFree

Suntory Sunbirds Osaka vs Wolfdogs NagoyaBay Area · Ookini Arena Maishima · 28 Nov

The Nutcracker, Matsuyama BalletNakanoshima and Kitahama · Festival Hall · 28 Nov

Bamboo Lanterns and Autumn Leaves Light-Up, Hana no Bunkaen (Nov 28 and 29)Kawachinagano · Osaka Prefectural Hana no Bunkaen · 28 to 29 Nov

Sun 29 Nov 3 events · 52 gigs

Hanahaku Tsurumi Ryokuchi Flea MarketTsurumi Ryokuchi · Tsurumi Ryokuchi, Dogwood Hall exhibition grounds · 29 NovFree

Kwansei Gakuin University vs Doshisha University (Kansai University Rugby League A)Higashi-Osaka (Hanazono) · Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Field 1 · 29 Nov

Kyoto Sangyo University vs Tenri University (Kansai University Rugby League A)Higashi-Osaka (Hanazono) · Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Field 1 · 29 Nov

On for weeks

71 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.

EXPO'70 Pavilion Exhibition: 1970 Expo Before and AfterSuita (Expo Park) · EXPO'70 Pavilion, Expo Commemorative Park · 14 Mar to 28 Feb

Toyotomi Osaka Castle Digital Stamp RallyOsaka Castle · Osaka Castle Park · 14 Apr to 27 Dec

AR Special: Captain Shokupon and the Strange Magnifying GlassTennoji · Nagai Botanical Garden · 18 Jul to 3 Nov

Collection 1: Self / Act (50th anniversary pre-event)Nakanoshima and Kitahama · National Museum of Art, Osaka · 19 Jul to 3 Nov

Mucha Art Exposition ReturnsSakai · Sakai Alphonse Mucha Museum · 1 Aug to 29 Nov

Super Spacetime Theater Touring ExhibitionSuita (Expo Park) · EXPO'70 Pavilion, Expo Commemorative Park · 29 Aug to 28 Feb

Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyondKobe · Mt. Rokko, Kobe · 29 Aug to 29 Nov

New Discoveries! Naniwa Archaeology 2026Osaka Castle · Osaka Museum of History · 9 Sept to 23 Nov

Minpaku: The Torres Strait and JapanSuita (Expo Park) · National Museum of Ethnology, Expo Commemorative Park · 10 Sept to 15 Dec

Mizuki Shigeru: Soul of MangaKobe · Kobe Fashion Museum · 12 Sept to 29 Nov

Curators in Panic 2: Tadanori YokooKobe · Yokoo Tadanori Museum of Contemporary Art · 19 Sept to 27 Dec

Special Exhibition: Making Delicious, Sakai Food and the Knife TradeSakai (Daisen Park) · Sakai City Museum · 19 Sept to 13 Dec

Minpaku: Ainu Crafts of the Saru RiverSuita (Expo Park) · National Museum of Ethnology, Special Exhibition Hall · 25 Sept to 15 Dec

Andrew Wyeth: Hometown of the HeartTennoji · Abeno Harukas Art Museum · 3 Oct to 6 Dec

BONSAI x LUCUA osakaUmeda · LUCUA osaka · 3 Oct to 3 Nov

Osaka Fringe 2026Nakanoshima and Kitahama · Venues across Osaka · 8 Oct to 8 Nov

Calligraphy of the Ming Dynasty: Treasures of the He Chuangshi Collection, TaipeiTennoji · Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts · 9 Oct to 20 Dec

East Asian MetalworkTennoji · Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts · 9 Oct to 20 Dec

Jingdezhen Ceramics of the Late Ming and Early QingTennoji · Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts · 9 Oct to 20 Dec

Sculpture of AsiaTennoji · Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts · 9 Oct to 20 Dec

Wolf Bench Comes to the MuseumNakanoshima and Kitahama · Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, 2F Passage · 10 Oct to 5 Jan

Autumn Special Exhibition: Ruri, Tracing Japan's Ancient Glass MakingKanan (Minamikawachi) · Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu-Asuka Museum · 10 Oct to 6 Dec

Expo Forest Acorn FestSuita (Expo Park) · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Nature Observation Learning Center moricara · 10 Oct to 6 Dec

Autumn Treasures Exhibition at Shitenno-ji: Medieval DocumentsTennoji · Shitenno-ji · 10 Oct to 29 Nov

Special Exhibition: Sengoku SiblingsOsaka Castle · Osaka Castle Tenshukaku · 10 Oct to 23 Nov

Miiruka Stamp Rally (Greater Namba Festival)Namba and Nipponbashi · Osaka Takashimaya · 10 Oct to 15 Nov

Colle-Naka Stamp Rally: NMAO and Nakanoshima Museum of ArtNakanoshima and Juso · National Museum of Art, Osaka · 10 Oct to 3 Nov

Nishi Nippon ARTrail Autumn 2026Umeda · LUCUA osaka, LUCUA 1100 9F Umeda Tsutaya Books · 13 Oct to 1 Nov

Suda Kokuta 120th Anniversary: I Want to Become FormNishi-ku (Enokojima) · Enokojima Art and Culture Center (enoco) · 16 Oct to 14 NovFree

Autumn Special Exhibition: People and War, the Yayoi Warrior with WeaponsIzumi · Osaka Prefectural Yayoi Culture Museum · 17 Oct to 13 Dec

Exhibition: Yoshida Minosuke IIINipponbashi · National Bunraku Theatre · 17 Oct to 29 NovFree

Theme Display: Enjoy Fossils 2026Nagai (Nagai Park) · Osaka Museum of Natural History · 17 Oct to 8 Nov

ALL OF EVANGELION: 30th Anniversary ExhibitionHirakata · Hirakata Park Event Hall · 18 Oct to 11 Jan

Super Miiruka Mart: Kumi's Sparkling and Fluffy HomeNamba and Nipponbashi · Osaka Takashimaya, 7F Event Hall · 21 Oct to 3 Nov

Toyama Craft PartyUmeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 1F Kotokoto Stage 12 · 21 Oct to 3 Nov

Kiichiro Ogawa: VoyageUmeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9F Hankyu Umeda Gallery · 21 Oct to 2 NovFree

Yosuke Kubozuka Solo Exhibition: Sexy GalaxyUmeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9F Art Stage · 21 Oct to 2 NovFree

Autumn Rose Week at Nagai Botanical GardenTennoji · Nagai Botanical Garden · 24 Oct to 6 Dec

Autumn Rose FestaSuita (Expo Park) · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Peace Rose Garden · 24 Oct to 23 Nov

Kongobuji Autumn Special ViewingKoyasan · Kongobuji, Koyasan · 24 Oct to 10 Nov

78th Shosoin ExhibitionNara · Nara National Museum · 24 Oct to 9 Nov

Hokuen-do Special Opening at Kofuku-jiNara · Kofuku-ji, Hokuen-do · 24 Oct to 8 Nov

Healthy Food FairUmeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, B2F Food Event Plaza · 26 Oct to 3 Nov

Special Exhibition: The Story of the Toyonaka City History (90th Anniversary)Toyonaka · Toyonaka City Local History Museum (Toyomyu) · 27 Oct to 13 Dec

Kumamon's Umaka Kumamoto 2026Umeda · Hanshin Umeda Main Store, 1F Shokusai Terrace · 28 Oct to 9 Nov

Hirakata Park Light Amusement Park IlluminationHirakata · Hirakata Park · 31 Oct to 4 Apr

British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Edo Paintings Across the SeaNakanoshima and Kitahama · Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka · 31 Oct to 31 Jan

Night Visit to the Toh-kondo at Kofuku-jiNara · Kofuku-ji, Toh-kondo · 31 Oct to 28 Nov

Kinshu Bunraku Performance, Autumn 2026Nipponbashi · National Bunraku Theatre · 31 Oct to 23 Nov

51st Japan Industrial Baseball ChampionshipTaisho (Dome-mae) · Kyocera Dome Osaka · 31 Oct to 10 Nov

OSAKA Hikari Renaissance: Osaka City Hall Facade and Nakanoshima Illumination StreetNakanoshima and Kitahama · Osaka City Hall and Nakanoshima Park · 3 Nov to 31 Dec

Hanshin Nordic Fair 2026Umeda · Hanshin Umeda Main Store, 8F Event Hall · 5 to 16 Nov

Kagaku no Mikata: Everyday Things Are Full of SurprisesNakanoshima and Kitahama · Osaka Science Museum · 7 Nov to 17 Jan

Cosmos Fair Painting ContestTennoji · Nagai Botanical Garden · 7 to 29 NovFree

Kasuga Taisha Night Visit and Manto-ro LanternsNara · Kasuga Taisha · 7 to 28 Nov

Night Visit to Gango-ji Gokuraku-doNara · Gango-ji · 7 to 28 Nov

Autumn Night Visit to the Hakuho Garan at Yakushi-jiNara · Yakushi-ji · 7 to 21 Nov

Night Visit to the Kondo at Toshodai-jiNara · Toshodai-ji, Kondo · 7 to 21 Nov

101 Dalmatians (musical)Umeda · Umeda Arts Theater Main Hall · 7 to 15 Nov

Autumn Pressed Flower ExhibitionTsurumi Ryokuchi · Sakuya Konohana-kan, 2F Flower Corridor · 10 to 23 Nov

Lito Leaf Art Exhibition: It Started With One LeafUmeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9F Hankyu Umeda Gallery · 11 to 23 Nov

Ushio and Noriko Shinohara: Cutie and BullUmeda · Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9F Art Stage · 11 to 23 NovFree

Umeda Sky Building Christmas 2026: The Starlight TownUmeda · Umeda Sky Building (Wonder Square, 1F plaza) · 13 Nov to 25 DecFree

Osaka Directory 13: Tachibana HazukiNakanoshima and Kitahama · Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka · 14 Nov to 13 DecFree

Osaka Castle Illuminage 2026-2027Osaka Castle · 20 Nov to 14 Feb

Himeji Otemae-dori and Himeji Castle IlluminationHimeji · Himeji Station front, Otemae-dori and Himeji Castle · 20 Nov to 11 Jan

AI x Python Workshop: Making a Science Museum ExhibitNakanoshima and Juso · Osaka Science Museum · 21 Nov to 6 MarFree

Expo Park Projection MappingSuita (Expo Park) · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Tower of the Sun and EXPO'70 Pavilion · 22 Nov to 30 Dec

Okuda Benjiro, Showman of SennichimaeOsaka Castle · Osaka Museum of History · 25 Nov to 1 Feb

Boku no Dragon ga Gohan wo Tabenai!!Umeda · Sankei Hall Breeze · 27 Nov to 6 Dec

Planning a trip in November

National holidays in November 2026:

Tuesday 3 November Culture Day (文化の日)
Monday 23 November Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日)

Holidays from the Cabinet Office's list of national holidays.

The calendar above lists 338 events in November 2026, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Osaka compares the main areas.

More things to do in Osaka in November

Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover November.

Also worth a look

1308 gigs are listed for November: See the live music listings
Free Things to Do in Osaka

Good to know

What is on in Osaka in November 2026?

There are 338 events listed for November 2026 (103 festivals, 76 performances, 62 exhibitions, 62 markets, 16 illuminations, 10 gardens, 4 sports events, 3 food events and 2 anime and games events). The big dates are Yotsuba Marche 50th Anniversary Special (1 Nov), Public Forum: Museums of the World 2026 (3 Nov), Deer Antler Cutting (7 to 8 Nov), Osaka Castle Red Light-Up for World HTLV Day (10 Nov), Jion-e Debate Service at Yakushi-ji (13 Nov) and Midosuji Illumination Lighting Ceremony (23 Nov). 326 have confirmed dates and 12 are annual events whose exact 2026 dates are still to be announced, shown with the usual window. Every listing links to the interactive map.

Where can you see the autumn leaves in Osaka in November 2026?

One autumn opening or light-up is listed for November 2026: Bamboo Lanterns and Autumn Leaves Light-Up, Hana no Bunkaen (Nov 28 and 29) (28 to 29 Nov). The autumn colour page maps the temples and gardens.

Which temple light-ups are on in Osaka in November 2026?

14 light-ups are listed for November 2026, among them Hirakata Park Light Amusement Park Illumination (31 Oct to 4 Apr), OSAKA Hikari Renaissance: Osaka City Hall Facade and Nakanoshima Illumination Street (3 Nov to 31 Dec), Osaka Castle Red Light-Up for World HTLV Day (10 Nov), Himeji Otemae-dori and Himeji Castle Illumination (20 Nov to 11 Jan) and Midosuji Illumination Lighting Ceremony (23 Nov).

What's the weather like in Osaka in November?

In November Osaka averages a high of 18°C (64°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with 73 mm of rain on about 6 days. Those are the Japan Meteorological Agency's averages for 1991 to 2020 at its Osaka station, counting days with at least 1 mm of rain.

What festivals are on in Osaka in November 2026?

63 festivals are listed for November 2026, among them Tsurumi Ryokuchi Festa 2026 (31 Oct to 1 Nov), Osaka Seikei University Festival (31 Oct to 1 Nov), 52nd Naniwa Ward Festival (1 Nov), Deer Antler Cutting (7 to 8 Nov) and Jion-e Debate Service at Yakushi-ji (13 Nov). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.

Are there free events in Osaka in November 2026?

Yes. 67 of the 338 events listed for November 2026 are free to attend, including Exhibition: Yoshida Minosuke III (17 Oct to 29 Nov), Kiichiro Ogawa: Voyage (21 Oct to 2 Nov) and Aki Sasamoto Performance: E_O (30 Oct to 1 Nov).

Is November a good time to visit Osaka?

The Midosuji Illumination and the Hikari Renaissance on Nakanoshima light up from early November, and in Nara the deer's antlers are cut on the first weekend of the month.

How current is this list?

Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.

Running an event? Add your event and it's checked for the next weekly update.