Osaka Events on October 23 (Fri) 10/23

28 events happening in Osaka Prefecture on October 23, 2026 (Fri): festivals, markets, exhibitions and more.

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UNTIL 11/29 EXHIBITION

Mucha Art Expo Returns

Sakai Alphonse Mucha Museum (Sakai City Cultural Hall), Bellemage Sakai Bldg. 2, 2F–4F

9:30–17:15 (last entry 16:30). Closed Mondays (open Aug 10, Sep 21, Oct 12, Nov 2 and Nov 23); also closed Oct 13, Nov 4 and Nov 24 · 〜11/29

UNTIL 11/1 ILLUMINATION

Namba Unkai 2026

Parks Garden, Namba Parks (floors 2–8)

17:30–22:00 (clouds rise on the hour and half hour; Super Unkai Time at 21:00). Daytime sessions 11:00–22:00 on Sep 22–23 · 〜11/1

NIFREL "WAO! Touch Madagascar"

NIFREL "WAO! Touch Madagascar"

Inside NIFREL (EXPOCITY)

Weekdays 10:00–18:00; weekends and holidays vary by season (last entry 1 hour before closing) · 〜11/1

UNTIL 12/15 EXHIBITION

Minpaku Special Exhibition: Living by the Saru River

National Museum of Ethnology, Special Exhibition Hall (Expo '70 Commemorative Park)

10:00〜17:00(入館は16:30まで)/毎週水曜休館(水曜が祝日の場合は直後の平日) · 〜12/15

UNTIL 12/6 EXHIBITION

Andrew Wyeth Exhibition

Abeno Harukas Art Museum (Abeno Harukas 16F)

Tue–Fri 10:00–20:00; Mon, Sat, Sun and holidays 10:00–18:00 (last entry 30 min before closing). Closed Oct 5 (Mon). Some works change between the first half (Oct 3–Nov 3) and second half (Nov 4–Dec 6) · 〜12/6

Cosmos & Kochia Festa at Expo '70 Park

Cosmos & Kochia Festa at Expo '70 Park

Hana no Oka (Flower Hill) and other areas, Natural Cultural Gardens, Expo '70 Commemorative Park (Suita, Osaka)

9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30), open daily during the festa · 〜10/30

FROM 10/9 EXHIBITION

Vibrant Ming Dynasty Calligraphy

Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts (in Tennoji Park)

9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Mondays (open Oct 12 and Nov 23); also closed Oct 13 and Nov 24. No rotation of exhibits during the run · 〜12/20

ENLIGHTENMENT JAPAN

ENLIGHTENMENT JAPAN

Central Hall, 1F, Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts (in Tennoji Park)

Five 30-minute shows a night: 17:45, 18:30, 19:15, 20:00 and 20:45 (doors open 15 min before each). No shows on Oct 13, 19, 26 and Nov 2, 9, 16, 24 · 〜11/29

FROM 10/10 EXHIBITION

NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary Exhibition

Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka — 5F Gallery

10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Mondays, Oct 13 (Tue) and Nov 24 (Tue); open on the Mon holidays Oct 12 and Nov 23 · 〜12/20

FROM 10/10 CULTURE

Special Exhibition: Sengoku Siblings

Osaka Castle Main Tower, 3F–4F Exhibition Rooms

9:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30). Open every day during the run. Partial rotation of exhibits: first half Oct 10–Nov 2, second half Nov 3–23 · 〜11/23

FROM 10/14 GOURMET

Autumn Hokkaido Market at Hanshin Umeda

Hanshin Umeda Main Store, 8F Event Hall

10:00–20:00 (closes at 17:00 on the final day, 26 Oct) - Eat stands and bar: last orders 19:30 (16:30 on the final day) - Eat-in: last orders 19:30 (16:30 on 20 Oct and the final day) · 〜10/26

NAKANOSHIMA ART LIGHTS 2026

NAKANOSHIMA ART LIGHTS 2026

Nakanoshima Park (Rose Garden to the area under the Hanshin Expressway)

18:00–22:00 (Night Glow & Music: Oct 23–25, 19:00–21:30) · 〜10/25

Detective Conan Land 2026

Detective Conan Land 2026

LaLaport EXPOCITY 1F Center Court

Weekdays 10:00–20:00 / weekends & holidays 10:00–21:00 (closes 18:00 on the final day, Oct 25) · 〜10/25

FROM 10/18 EXHIBITION

ALL OF EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Exhibition (Osaka)

Hirakata Park Event Hall (no park admission needed)

10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Opening day Oct 18 (Sun) is timed entry on the hour from 10:00 to 16:00. Closed Oct 22 & 29; Nov 5, 12, 19 & 26; Nov 30–Dec 4; Dec 7–11; Dec 17; Jan 1 & 7 · 〜1/11

FROM 10/23 FESTIVAL

Czech Festival 2026 in Kansai

Mina Sakai (Sakai Citizens' Plaza, in front of Sakai City Hall)

・Fri Oct 23: 16:00–21:00 ・Sat Oct 24: 11:00–20:00 (opening ceremony 11:00) ・Sun Oct 25: 11:00–19:00 · 〜10/25

ET-KING and TASUKU Photo Exhibition 2026

ET-KING and TASUKU Photo Exhibition 2026

Gallery 4 Hiki no Neko (Chayamachi, Umeda)

12:00–18:00 ・Oct 23 (Fri): general entry restricted 15:00–17:00 for a fan-club-only event (general entry OK 17:00–18:00) · 〜10/25