OSAKA COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026

Dates & time: October 10, 2026 (Sat) - October 12, 2026 (Mon) ・Namba Hiroba (street): 10:00–17:00
・SPACE14 (theatre): Oct 10 (Sat) 16:00 & 19:00, Oct 11 (Sun) 12:30, Oct 12 (Mon, holiday) 13:00
Price & booking: Free to watch at Namba Hiroba
CHALLENGE: ¥3,000 advance / ¥3,500 on the day
SKIT COMEDY SHOW: ¥2,500 advance / ¥3,000 on the day (tax incl., all seats reserved) No booking needed at Namba Hiroba. Tickets for the SPACE14 shows are on sale: Ticket Pia / Lawson Ticket / e+ / FANY Ticket / KKday
Venue & access: Namba Hiroba (street shows) / SPACE14, Shinsaibashi PARCO 14F (theatre shows) Namba Hiroba: In front of Nankai Namba Station, a short walk from Osaka Metro Namba Station
SPACE14: 14F of Shinsaibashi PARCO, directly connected to Shinsaibashi Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line)

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Namba Hiroba (street shows) / SPACE14, Shinsaibashi PARCO 14F (theatre shows), and 5 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A three-day festival of comedy that works without words. At Namba Hiroba, the plaza in front of Namba Station, street performers and comedy shows are free to watch, with Osaka food trucks on site. At SPACE14 in Shinsaibashi PARCO, ticketed theatre shows include the non-verbal comedy CHALLENGE, directed by Akira Ishida of NON STYLE, and the variety-style SKIT COMEDY SHOW. Easy to catch while shopping in Minami over the October long weekend, and friendly for visitors who don't speak Japanese.

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NOTE

Namba Hiroba

Osaka food trucks on site (10:00–17:00)

Performers (partial)

Uematsu, Ayuna Ogata, Gabage, Kawabata Choice, Yuji Kiyokawa, Shingo Sakata, THE TOKYO IDIOTS, Akira Ishida (NON STYLE), Batahari, Bicorn! and more

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FAQ

Which parts are free?

The street performances, comedy shows and opening events at Namba Hiroba are free with no booking. The theatre shows at SPACE14 (Shinsaibashi PARCO 14F) need a ticket.

Can I enjoy it without understanding Japanese?

The programme centres on comedy that doesn't rely on language. CHALLENGE is a non-verbal piece made with children and overseas visitors in mind.

What happens if it rains?

The street programme at Namba Hiroba goes ahead in light rain and is cancelled in bad weather. The SPACE14 shows are indoors.

Can I bring children?

For the theatre shows, children aged 4 and under are free on a guardian's lap; a ticket is needed if they take a seat. Under-16s need a guardian for shows ending after 19:00.