The biggest concerts coming to Osaka in 2026

The shoegaze pioneers are returning to Japan for the first time in nearly eight years, and to exactly where they played in Osaka previously, with a gig at Namba Hatch on February 3 and another at Zepp Namba on February 4. Expect a set filled with the distorted and ethereal classics that defined an entire genre. 

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The Canadian slacker-rock hero is playing at Umeda Club Quattro on February 17, supporting his sixth studio album 'Guitar'. The tour follows his 2018 headline performance at Fuji Rock that cemented his popularity in Japan's indie scene. 

DeMarco's loose, charming live shows with his signature detached vocals and jangly guitars have made him a cult favourite, and the intimate Quattro setting will suit his laid-back aesthetic perfectly. 

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The Isle of Wight duo are playing at Gorilla Hall Osaka on February 19, supporting their second album 'Moisturizer'. Expect sardonic wit, surf-punk riffs, deadpan anthems like ‘Chaise Longue’ and ‘Wet Dream’, as well as new material blending '90s alt-rock with disco. 

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers' deadpan humour and infectious energy have made them one of indie rock's most exciting recent success stories. They will be bringing this back to Japan after a series of sold-out tours in the country. 

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Japanese multi-hyphenate artist Vaundy will be playing at Kyocera Dome on March 14–15 as part of his historic four-dome tour. At just 26, he is the youngest male solo artist in history to headline a major dome tour. 

Known for his genre-blending approach to J-pop, Vaundy is one of the country’s most streamed artists, with a distinct sound that mixes pop, rock and electronic influences.

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The British hard rock legends are returning to Japan with their Mad in Japan tour, playing Grand Cube Osaka on April 13. The tour name references the band's iconic 1972 live album Made in Japan, which was recorded during their first tour of the country. 

More than 50 years on, Deep Purple still features founding member Ian Paice alongside longtime collaborators, and they continue to deliver the growling organ and heavy riffs that defined modern hard rock.

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The German electronic music pioneers will be bringing their multimedia tour to Grand Cube Osaka on April 28, marking their first Japan tour in seven years. The group revolutionised electronic music with 1974's Autobahn and influenced everything from techno to hip-hop. Their 3D visual performances are as much art installation as concert, presenting classics through precisely programmed visuals that match their robotic aesthetic. 

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The Grammy-winning jazz-fusion collective Snarky Puppy will be joining forces with neo-soul quartet Hiatus Kaiyote for a special show in Osaka on May 25. Snarky Puppy's appearance comes as part of their Somni tour to celebrate their latest album. 

Expect Snarky Puppy's polyrhythmic grooves and orchestral ambition paired with Hiatus Kaiyote's hip-hop-influenced sound and sultry vocals. More information here. 

The Norwegian indie folk-pop duo will be playing Club Quattro on July 7. Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe have built their reputation on delicate acoustic guitar work and vocal harmonies that create an almost meditative listening experience. 

Their 2021 album Peace or Love arrived after a 12-year gap between records, proving the pair's commitment to taking their time and getting things right. The intimate setting of Club Quattro should suit their gentle, introspective sound perfectly.

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Japanese singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze is bringing his Prema world tour to Kyocera Dome Osaka on December 10, 12 and 13. The tour supports his fully English third album Prema, released in September 2025, and marks his first domestic stadium shows in two years. 

Kaze blends pop, R&B, soul and jazz with his classically trained piano skills and elastic vocals. More information here.