Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025
Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025 is an international contemporary art event held primarily in the Osaka-Kansai region from April 13 to October 13, 2025.
Now in its 4th year, the festival will be held concurrently with Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, taking place at iconic locations including the Expo site (Yumeshima), Tempozan, and the Osaka International Convention Center.
Leveraging the momentum of the Expo, which expects 28 million visitors from over 160 countries, this festival serves as a 'Study' of the relationship between people, art, and society through domestic and international art projects, creating a space for new dialogue and discovery.
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Dates: April 13 – October 13, 2025
Venues: Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan (formerly Suntory Museum), Semba area, Nishinari area, and others.
*Opening hours and closed days vary by venue. Please check the official festival website for details.
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Dates: July 21 – 23, 2025
Venue: Grand Cube Osaka (Osaka International Convention Center)
A comprehensive art & creative fair held jointly by Japan and South Korea in conjunction with Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. It commemorates the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries and aims to build future-oriented cultural and artistic relationships within Japan, South Korea, and the broader Asian region. Visitors can view, experience, and purchase a diverse range of artworks.
Organizer: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival Executive Committee (within Artlog)
General Producer: Daisuke Suzuki (CEO, Artlog Inc.)
Partner City: Matsubara City
Cooperation and Support: Embassy of Belgium in Japan / Consulate-General of Italy in Osaka / Korean Cultural Center in Osaka / British Council / Consulate-General of the United States in Osaka-Kobe / Consulate-General of Australia in Osaka / Embassy of Switzerland / Embassy of France in Japan - Institut français / Osaka Food Service Association / Tatsuno Co., Ltd. / and others.
About Tickets
● Exhibition Opening Passport: Special sale from January 11 to January 16, 2025
Special discounted tickets available for a limited time, valid from the opening on April 13 to May 6.
Special Price: General 2,500 JPY, Student 2,000 JPY *Free for junior high school students and younger.
*Please note that this ticket does not provide admission to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan or the Art Fair.
● Advance Tickets: On sale from January 17, 2025
・Exhibition Passport (Ticket for one-time admission to each exhibition venue)
Advance Price: General 3,000 JPY, Student 2,500 JPY *Free for junior high school students and younger.
(Price during the event period: General 3,500 JPY, Student 3,000 JPY)
*Please note that this ticket does not provide admission to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan or the Art Fair.
・Art Fair Ticket (Ticket for admission to the Art Fair held from 7/21 to 7/23)
Advance Price: General 3,000 JPY, Student 2,500 JPY *Free for junior high school students and younger.
(Price during the event period: General 3,500 JPY, Student 3,000 JPY)
*Please note that this ticket does not provide admission to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan or the exhibition venues.
・Exhibition & Art Fair Set Pass (Ticket for admission to each exhibition venue + Art Fair)
Advance Price: 5,000 JPY
(Price during the event period: 6,000 JPY)
*Please note that this ticket does not provide admission to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.