Czech Festival 2026 in Kansai

Dates & time: October 23, 2026 (Fri) - October 25, 2026 (Sun) ・Fri Oct 23: 16:00–21:00
・Sat Oct 24: 11:00–20:00 (opening ceremony 11:00)
・Sun Oct 25: 11:00–19:00
cost: Free entry (food and goods sold separately)
Venue & access: Mina Sakai (Sakai Citizens' Plaza, in front of Sakai City Hall) About 200 m west of the west exit of Sakaihigashi Station (Nankai Koya Line). By car, about 5 min from the Sakai exit of Hanshin Expressway Route 15; use nearby paid car parks.

There are 11 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Mina Sakai (Sakai Citizens' Plaza, in front of Sakai City Hall), and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Kansai's only Czech culture festival, held for three days in the plaza in front of Sakai City Hall. 2026 marks the eighth consecutive year. Expect Czech food and beer stalls, Bohemian glass beads and craft goods, and a stage programme of Czech music, puppet theatre and cultural and travel talks. The poster is by popular Czech illustrator Jiří Votruba, and browsing past years' posters has become a small tradition. Free entry, a short walk from Nankai Sakaihigashi Station.

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Stage

Czech music concerts
Puppet theatre
Czech culture and travel presentations

Stalls

Czech food and beer
Bohemian glass beads, crafts and Czech goods

※Stage and vendor details are announced on the organiser's Facebook and Instagram

Events Festivals Culture Art Gourmet Music Jazz Free Cheap Family

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FAQ

Is there an entry fee?

Entry is free. Food and goods are bought at each booth.

What time does it start on Friday?

Friday is an evening session from 16:00 to 21:00. Saturday and Sunday open at 11:00.

What happens if it rains?

The venue is an open-air plaza. Check the organiser's social media on the day for any weather changes.