A community festival bringing summer to life in Ibaraki, with stalls and a variety of stage events
Ibaraki Festival
The 2026 edition of Ibaraki Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/25 〜 2026/07/26Ended
- Season / frequency
- Last Saturday and Sunday of July / Every year
- Location
- Central Park Ground, Oni-Kuru, and other venues
- Area
- Osaka Prefecture・Ibaraki City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 30 min–3 h · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Ibaraki Festival is a summer festival in Ibaraki City, with stalls, , and stage events mainly in Central Park. A wide range of events take place at multiple venues, and the festival is cherished as a seasonal summer tradition in the area.
About Ibaraki Festival
The Ibaraki Festival is an annual community summer festival in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture.
Stalls, Bon Odori, and stage events take place mainly in Central Park, and the festival is cherished as a seasonal summer tradition in the area.
In 2026, the festival marked its 52nd edition and was held at Central Park Ground, Oni-Kuru, and other venues.
Source: いばらきの夏（6月～8月）／茨木市 / 令和8年7月25日・26日 真夏の祭典「茨木フェスティバル」が開催／茨木市
Festival highlights
The main stage in Central Park hosts a variety of events, including sports, professional wrestling, singing, and comedy.
Oni-Kuru features dance contests, shows, comedy, and more, with different programs to enjoy at each venue.
Stalls line Central Park North Ground, and food and traditional festival games are also highlights.
Source: 7月25日・26日は「第52回茨木フェスティバル」へ！見どころを紹介 | TOKK関西（トック関西）
A community festival bringing summer to life in Ibaraki, with stalls and a variety of stage events
What to expect
At the festival, you can enjoy goldfish scooping and shaved ice at the stalls in Central Park while watching events on the main stage.
Dance contests, shows, live performances, comedy, and more are also held at Oni-Kuru and nearby facilities, so you can spend time moving between venues.
In 2026, programs took place at multiple venues over 2 days, on July 25 and 26.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
参加費：無料
Location and access
- Venue and address
The festival is held mainly at Central Park (North) Ground (4-8 Ekimae, Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture), as well as at nearby facilities such as Oni-Kuru.
- Train and bus
It is about a 13-minute walk from Hankyu Ibaraki-shi Station and about a 13-minute walk from JR Ibaraki Station.
- By car
As traffic and parking congestion are expected in the surrounding area, visitors are advised to use public transportation.
- Parking
According to an earlier notice, the Ibaraki City Central Park parking lot was full the previous year.
Source: 会場内案内図｜第52回（2026年）茨木フェスティバル協会
Address 4-8 Ekimae, Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the festival was held on July 25 (Saturday) and 26 (Sunday).
The food stalls are scheduled to operate from 15:00 to 20:45 on both days.
This community summer festival is usually held on the last Saturday and Sunday of July.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
As congestion is expected around the venue, visitors are advised to walk from JR Ibaraki Station or Hankyu Ibaraki-shi Station, or to use public transportation.
The number of people at the venue is said to increase from evening into the night, so daytime visits are recommended for those who want to take their time exploring the stalls and events.
Since events take place at multiple venues, checking the location of the events you want to see in advance can make it easier to get around.
Nearby attractions
Festival-related venues near the Ibaraki Festival include Oni-Kuru, the former IBALABO@Square, Create Center, Yosei Junior High School, and Rose WAM.
Festival events are also held at Oni-Kuru, which can be visited together with Central Park.
Nearby attractions include the Ibaraki City Yasunari Kawabata Literary Museum and the Ibaraki City Museum of Cultural Properties.
Source: 茨木フェスティバル｜観光スポット検索｜大阪ミュージアム
茨木市立文化財資料館
大阪府茨木市にある資料館
Origins and History of Ibaraki Festival
The Ibaraki Festival has been held since 1973, usually around late July each year in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture.
In 2026, the festival reached its 52nd edition and has long been a fixture of summer in Ibaraki.
The festival is run by the Ibaraki Festival Association, comprising Ibaraki City, the Ibaraki Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ibaraki Junior Chamber, and the Ibaraki Tourism Association.
Source: 茨木フェスティバル - Wikipedia
Official information
Official information is available on the Ibaraki Festival Association website.
The 2026 website provides information on event programs, a venue map, access, and the pamphlet.
Source: 第52回（2026年）茨木フェスティバル協会
Ibaraki Festival at a Glance
The Ibaraki Festival is a community summer festival in Ibaraki City, where visitors can enjoy stalls, Bon Odori, and stage events, mainly in Central Park.
In 2026, the 52nd festival was held on July 25 and 26, with events taking place at multiple venues, including Central Park Ground and Oni-Kuru.
The venues are within walking distance of the stations, but congestion is expected, so visitors are advised to use public transportation.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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