Osaka Fringe Festival 2024: Experience a Month of Electrifying Performances (October 17th-November 18th)

Experience the Electrifying Osaka Fringe Festival 2024! (October 17th – November 18th)

Osaka Fringe Festival

Get ready for a month of non-stop entertainment! After a five-year hiatus, Japan’s largest performing arts festival is back, bringing a vibrant mix of theater, comedy, dance, circus acts, music, singing, spoken word, and exhibitions to the streets of Osaka. From October 17th to November 18th, the city, particularly the Minami area, will transform into a stage, showcasing talent from both seasoned professionals and aspiring amateurs, from Japan and across the globe.

Forget traditional venues! This year’s Fringe Festival spills out of theaters and concert halls, popping up in unexpected locations like bars, parks, and even bus stops. Prepare to be captivated by “first-class performing arts” that will ignite your emotions and spark your imagination.


Dates: October 17th (Thu) – November 18th (Mon), 2024
Time: Varies by program – check the official website for details.
Location: Primarily in the Minami area, encompassing theaters, halls, shopping streets, restaurants, and commercial facilities.
Admission: Free!
Contact: Osaka Fringe Festival Office: 06-6624-9688 (Weekdays 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Website: https://osakafringe.com/

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OPENING EVENT

The opening event will be held over 3 days from Friday, October 18th to Sunday, October 20th!
*Friday, October 18th is Press Day.

Main Venue

Namba Plaza

October 18th (Fri) – October 20th (Sun) 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Satellite Venue

Tonbori Riverwalk

October 18th (Fri) – October 20th (Sun) 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

OPENING EVENT ARTISTS

  • Ooseto Chishima
  • Kouki Sakai (Special Stage)
  • Gekidan Corps (Theatre Corps)
  • Kumiko Shimizu
  • MOMONA & ruiga
  • Masaki Murata
  • Kansai Aerial
  • Monsieur Masa
  • SPiN
  • Harutaka
  • Megto
  • Erina
  • Hibinaohiro
  • Rei Tsumugishiro
  • Hiroki Fukui
  • Miwa Utakage
  • Soyujin
  • OSAKA NIGHT FUSION

VENUE (General Festival)

In 2024, the Osaka Fringe Festival will be held in the heart of Minami, including Namba Plaza, considered the birthplace of performing arts in Japan!

Venues (General Festival)

Namba Plaza and other locations in the Minami area.

October 17th (Thu) – November 18th (Mon)

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