Ookini Matsuri 2026｜8/29〜8/30

Why You Should Visit

The 8th edition of a community festival built around energising Osaka, held free of charge over two days on the lawn at Tenshiba in Tennoji Park. The stage brings Very Good Man on the 29th and SHINGO★NISHINARI on the 30th, alongside Ookini Pro-Wrestling and dance showcases. Out on the grass, futsal, skateboarding, mölkky and running clinics run in parallel, with more than 31 food stalls. A full-day outing for families on the last weekend of the summer holidays.

Essentials

location

Tenshiba, Tennoji Park Entrance Area

period

August 29, 2026 (Sat) - August 30, 2026 (Sun)

cost

Free admission (some areas have entry limits; food and activities are paid at each booth)

Links

Official Website

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access

About a 5-min walk from Tennoji Station (JR, Osaka Metro Midosuji and Tanimachi lines). Also walkable from Kintetsu Osaka-Abenobashi Station.

There are 4 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Tenshiba, Tennoji Park Entrance Area, and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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TICKETS / REGISTRATION

Watching is free and needs no registration. Competitive programmes such as the futsal tournament, skateboard CUP and running clinic require advance entry, while the mölkky tournament also accepts same-day participants. See the official site for how to enter.

NOTE

Stage

Aug 29 (Sat): Very Good Man
Aug 30 (Sun): SHINGO★NISHINARI
Ookini Pro-Wrestling
Ookini dance and music stage

Sports & activities

Futsal tournament
Skateboard CUP
Mölkky tournament
Running clinic
Challenge sports corner
Kids dance festival

Art & festival stalls

Painting exhibition
Live painting
Ookini ennichi (festival stalls)

Food

More than 31 stalls (curry, takoyaki, pizza, crêpes, jerk chicken and more)

*The timetable is announced on the official site.

*Details are subject to change.

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free, though some areas have entry limits, and food and activities are charged at each booth.

Is it held if it rains?

It goes ahead rain or shine. Check the official site or social accounts for severe-weather decisions.

Is it good for families with children?

It's held on a lawn plaza with sports activities and stage shows that suit children. Tennoji Zoo and the Osaka City Museum of Art are close by if you want to combine visits.

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