Sogo Festa 2026: Osaka Citizens' Culture Festival

Dates & time: November 23, 2026 (Mon) 10:00〜16:00
Price & booking: Free entry (some workshops charge for materials) No booking needed to enter. Some workshops (including the African drum session) require advance booking, first come first served, from 20 Oct (Tue) 9:30 to 22 Nov (Sun). Apply in person, by phone (06-6345-5004) or by fax (06-6345-5019) with the programme name, time slot, your name, phone number and city/ward of residence.
Venue & access: Osaka Municipal Lifelong Learning Center (5F, Osaka Ekimae Dai-2 Building) 5F, Osaka Ekimae Dai-2 Building, within walking distance of the Osaka/Umeda stations (JR, subway, Hankyu, Hanshin) via the underground malls.

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Why You Should Visit

A culture festival run by the citizens' groups and NPOs that use the Osaka Municipal Lifelong Learning Center, held together with the center on the 5th floor of Osaka Ekimae Dai-2 Building in Umeda. Now in its 25th year, this edition's theme is "Everything you want to try, all in one place," with 54 groups taking part. Expect craft and hands-on workshops, exhibitions, stage performances and a flea market, plus activities for children such as flying a toy drone and modelling clay dinosaurs. Entry is free; some workshops need advance booking and charge for materials. A good indoor option for families in Umeda, rain or shine.

Featured activities and booths

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Sogo Wonder Stage

A special stage next to the center's reception desk. Saikogee!!!, Yoshimoto's resident comedians for Osaka's Chuo Ward, host and perform comedy
Stage acts include African instruments, kamishibai picture-card storytelling, a magic show, koto music and choirs, plus a kids' stage

Booths

More than 50 booths with crafts, hands-on classes, workshops, exhibitions and a flea market
Some require advance booking or a fee; some end when materials or prizes run out

※Enquiries: Osaka Municipal Lifelong Learning Center (06-6345-5004)

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FAQ

Do I need to book to get in?

Entry is free with no booking. Only some workshops need advance booking, taken first come first served in person, by phone or by fax until 22 Nov (Sun).

Is it suitable for small children?

Yes. Besides a kids' stage, there are activities such as clay dinosaurs, giant soap bubbles and toy drone flying. The clay dinosaur workshop is open to small children.

Does it go ahead if it rains?

The venue is indoors on the 5th floor of Osaka Ekimae Dai-2 Building. Arrangements for typhoons and other emergencies are posted on the center's website.