GAO Fes 2026｜11/21〜11/22

Dates & time: November 21, 2026 (Sat) - November 22, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–16:20 each day (planned)
cost: Free to attend and watch. Food and goods at the market are charged at each stall's prices.
Venue & access: Big Bang Exchange Plaza (Sakai City) and other sites south of Izumigaoka Station Just south of Izumigaoka Station on the Nankai Senboku Line. Nearby parking is expected to be very busy, so public transport is recommended.

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Why You Should Visit

A two-day community arts festival spread across the area just south of Izumigaoka Station in Senboku New Town. Around 60 acts take the stage, from high-school clubs and neighbourhood circles to welfare workshops and professional performers, alongside art and photo exhibitions and a market. Everything is free to watch and you can wander between venues at your own pace. The market runs on Sunday, November 22 only. A relaxed day out for families who want to catch local music, dance and theatre.

Programs

Timetable & Map

Performers as listed on the official site. Days, times and stages have not been announced yet.

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

Exhibitors and market participants (food, goods and workshops) as listed on the official site. The market is on Sunday the 22nd only. Details of what each offers have not been announced.

NOTE

About GAO Fes

Began on a small scale in 2020 as Izumigaoka BAND STAND; this is the 7th edition (4th under the GAO Fes name)
The 6th edition in 2025 brought together 102 groups over two days
Stage MC: Rappy Hashimoto and others

Held at the same time

23rd Tomo ni Ikiru Disability Festival (21st and 22nd)
23rd Chokkura Wakuwaku Matsuri (21st only)
Kitchen cars at Sakai City Big Bang (21st and 22nd)

*Details may change without notice.

*Enquiries: GAO Fes 2026 office (inside Big-i), 072-290-0900 (9:00–18:00)

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出典: ビッグ・アイ共働機構・株式会社NANKAI プレスリリース（PR TIMES）

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

No. Attending and watching are free; food and goods at the market are paid for at each stall's prices.

Is the market on both days?

No, the market is on Sunday, November 22 only. Stage performances and exhibitions run on both the 21st and 22nd.

Can I drive there?

The organisers expect nearby parking to be very crowded and ask visitors to come by public transport. The venues are just south of Izumigaoka Station on the Nankai Senboku Line.