Rainbow Festa! (Kansai Pride in Osaka)
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Rainbow Festa! (Kansai Pride in Osaka)

Ogimachi Park (Kita-ku, Osaka)

location
Ogimachi Park (Kita-ku, Osaka)
period
October 10, 2026 (Sat) - October 11, 2026 (Sun)
Time
・Sat 10 Oct 11:00–17:30
・Sun 11 Oct 10:00–17:30 (parade groups depart in turn from 13:00)
cost
Free admission (joining the parade is also free)
access
Train: 1 min walk from Ogimachi Station (Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line) / 5 min walk from JR Temma Station (Osaka Loop Line)
Car: No visitor parking is listed; use nearby paid car parks

Why You Should Visit

One of the largest Pride events in the Kansai region, celebrating diversity regardless of gender, sexuality, nationality or age. It grew out of the Kansai Rainbow Parade, first held in 2006, and has run as Rainbow Festa! at Ogimachi Park in Osaka since 2013. The 2026 edition is the 12th festa and the parade's 20th anniversary. Stages and booths fill the park over two days, and on Sunday 11 October anyone can sign up on the day to walk in the parade. Entry is free, allies are welcome, and around 60,000 people came in 2025.

Programs

Timetable & Map

Essentials

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Ogimachi Park (Kita-ku, Osaka), and 1 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 is needed to enter. To walk in the parade, sign up at the Parade Reception Counter in HQ tent No.39 from 10:00 on Sunday 11 October and collect a wristband (only people wearing one can walk). There is no advance booking. One representative can register a whole group.
NOTE

2026 theme

  • "12 (It's) Rainbow Time – Rainbow × Freedom"
  • Theme colour: purple

Stage

  • Some performers do not allow photos; this is announced on stage or shown on placards

Parade

  • The route runs about 3 km from Ogimachi Park past Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station and through Doyama-cho
  • Walkers are assigned to floats by group size (no choosing)
  • Groups line up only once everyone has arrived; late joiners go to the back
  • Cheering from the roadside is welcome. The vehicle and area at the very end of the parade are no-photo

Facilities

  • Public park toilets on site
  • No nursing room or nappy-changing area
  • The venue is non-smoking; the smoking area is at the park entrance near Ogimachi Station

*Held in rain as a rule; cancelled in typhoons or severe weather with no backup day. Cancellations are posted on the official website and social media

*No umbrellas in the venue or during the parade, rain or shine; bring a raincoat or poncho

*Get consent before filming or posting photos in which individuals can be identified

出典: PR TIMES(ライフネット生命保険株式会社)

FAQ

Can I join if I'm not LGBTQ+?
Yes. Entry to the venue and the parade are open to everyone regardless of age, gender, sexuality or nationality.
Do I need to book to walk in the parade?
There is no advance booking. Sign up at the parade reception in the HQ tent from 10:00 on Sunday 11 October and collect a wristband. It is free.
What happens if it rains?
It goes ahead in rain as a rule, but is cancelled in typhoons or severe weather with no backup day. Umbrellas are not allowed on site or in the parade, so rain gear means a raincoat or poncho.
Can I take photos at the venue?
You can photograph the atmosphere of the venue and parade. Filming or posting anything in which individuals can be identified requires their consent. Some stage performers and the end section of the parade are no-photo.

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