Music Picnic 2026

Maruyama Park Music Hall (inside Maruyama Park), Kyoto

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location
Maruyama Park Music Hall (inside Maruyama Park), Kyoto
period
September 26, 2026 (Sat)
Time
Doors 11:30 / Start 12:00
cost
Free admission
access
About 10 min on foot from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. By car, use the Kyoto City Maruyama Parking under Maruyama Park (134 cars, open 24 hours, ¥300 per 30 min).

Why You Should Visit

Music Picnic is an outdoor acoustic festival at Maruyama Park Music Hall, bringing together Kyoto-based musicians and volunteer staff. Performers and staff go unpaid and admission is free, built on the idea of enjoying music in a relaxed, picnic mood without money getting in the way. Visitors can settle in on the lawn or the seating and listen to live acoustic sets through the afternoon, a short walk from Gion.

Essentials

There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Maruyama Park Music Hall (inside Maruyama Park), Kyoto, and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

TICKETS / REGISTRATION
No booking needed; just turn up. Enquiries via the official site (BASE) contact form.
NOTE

Lineup (partial, order not fixed):

  • SANISAI
  • Yammy*
  • MILKBAR
  • CAPRICE
  • THE Hill Andon
  • About 15 acts in total (per Kyoto City Tourism Navi; full details announced on the official site)

If it rains:

  • The event may be cancelled in bad weather. No refunds are issued in that case, but supporters receive a download code for special audio (per the official site)

*Performers and staff are unpaid and admission is free.

出典: Music Picnic公式サイト(BASE)/京都市観光Navi

FAQ

Is it free? Do I need to book?
Admission is free and no booking is needed. Doors open at 11:30 and the show starts at 12:00; just turn up.
Who is performing?
Kyoto-based acts including SANISAI, Yammy*, MILKBAR, CAPRICE and THE Hill Andon are expected. The full lineup and running order are announced on the official site.
What happens if it rains?
As this is an outdoor event, it may be cancelled in bad weather. Check the official site for the latest updates.
Is there parking near the venue?
Kyoto City Maruyama Parking is under Maruyama Park (134 cars, open 24 hours). It costs ¥300 per 30 min, capped at ¥1,500 for 12 hours on weekdays, with no cap on weekends and holidays.Sat 26 Sep falls on a weekend, so no cap applies.

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