2025.04.22
【Check the 7-Day Advance Lottery Events‼】See the events to be held during May 11 to 17！
The “7-Day Advance Lottery” is an application system for pavilion and event admission that can be entered from 1 month to 8 days before your visit date. Whether or not provided ”7- day Advance Lottery” is for each event.
Please find the events to be held during May 11 to 17 are whether 7-Day Advance lottery events or not, from the below ”7-Day Advance Lottery events”, and apply lottery for the subject event by its due date.
※For applying the lottery, you are requested to make a reservation for the visit date and time. For details, please see here.
※For details of 7-Day Advance Lottery is here
※Event titles and contents are subject to change.
7-Day Advance Lottery events👇
| Osaka Week ~Spring~ Osaka Cultural Festival ~Osaka International Culture and Arts Project×Osaka University of Arts~ | |
| 📅May 11, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” ✅7-Day Advance Lottery events | |
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| To be announced |
| DRUM TAO ”THE WADAIKO” | |
| 📅May 14-May 15, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” ✅7-Day Advance Lottery events | |
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| Tradition and innovation are collaborated with video to tell a story. Costumes by world-renowned fashion designer Junko Koshino awaken the audience to the ultimate art and beat! Non-verbal Japanese drum entertainment show. |
| Ainu dance performance | |
| 📅May 17, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” ✅7-Day Advance Lottery events | |
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| Ainu people from various regions will participate as dancers, and they will perform a variety of traditional Ainu dances that have been passed down in each region, as well as an Ainu dance program that has a message that transcend the regions. |
| A Spectacular Show of Water and Air “Under the Midnight Rainbow” | |
| 📅Every Day 【April, September, October】①19:10 Start （ 18:40 Open ）②20:30 Start （ 20:00 Open ） 【May-August】①19:30 Start （ 19:00 Open ）②20:30 Start （ 20:00 Open ） 📍Signature Zone Water Plaza ✅7-Day Advance Lottery events | |
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| “Under the Midnight Rainbow” is spectacular show that themed of “water and air” performed at “Water Plaza” which is symbolic area of the Expo. With approximately 300 fountains and water screen decorate the show. Furthermore, operating with the various devices such as music, laser, fire to create the stage. Please enjoy the spectacular entertainment show created with these resonate. Show is approx. 20 minutes. |
| EXPO SAUNA ‘TAIYO TSUBOMI’ | |
| 📅Every day *The schedule of the event may be changed suddenly due to maintenance of the sauna room. 📍Future Life Zone ✅7-Day Advance Lottery events | |
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| This sauna provides a completely new ‘co-creation’ space that embodies a ‘soft and warm’ future society, where the space covered with ETFE film* membrane material that transmits natural light is beautifully illuminated by LEDs and harmonises with the nature of Osaka Bay, which changes with the seasons and time. *ETFE film: high-performance fluoropolymer rolled into film form. It is attracting attention as a material that can replace glass for new architectural expression. |
Events to be held during the same period👇
National Day and Special Day
| Bangladesh National Day | |
 | 📅May 11, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Chile National Day | |
 | 📅May 12, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Republic of Korea National Day | |
 | 📅May 13, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Sweden National Day | |
 | 📅May 14, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Spain National Day | |
 | 📅May 16, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
| Canada National Day | |
 | 📅May 17, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” |
Various Events
| Japanese “SHODO” : Extending to the Future ～Sailing over the sky, sea and time～ | |
| 📅May 7-May 11, 2025 📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE” | |
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| SHODO, Japanese calligraphy, to the world! A showcase of contemporary calligraphy works by Japanese leading calligraphers in the themes of Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Some recipients of the Order of Culture’s works are displayed. There are hands-on experience of using the latest technology, workshops, and demonstration of making brushes, ink etc． |
| 【Osaka Week】～Osaka Week～Festival of 43 Osaka Communities | |
| 📅May 9-May 11, 2025 📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE” | |
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| To be announced |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅May 10-May 13, 2025 📍Gallery EAST | |
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| To be announced |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅May 10-May 13, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage South | |
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| To be announced |
| Brass Expo 2025 | |
| 📅May 11, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage North | |
| The 12,000 students who bear the future will perform a variety of programs, including brass bands and cheerleading. The music and performances will color the Osaka/Kansai Expo and bring excitement to all visitors from Japan and abroad. |
| Brass Expo 2025 | |
| 📅May 11, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
| The 12,000 students who bear the future will perform a variety of programs, including brass bands and cheerleading. The music and performances will color the Osaka/Kansai Expo and bring excitement to all visitors from Japan and abroad. |
| Hula O Imua | |
| 📅May 11, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| A hula dance show full of smiles, energy and power |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅May 11, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| We Are Saudi Arabia – Music invites visitors to embark on a vibrant musical journey that spans the Kingdom’s rich history and modern aspirations. This captivating program celebrates the fusion of traditional sounds and contemporary beats, showcasing the cultural evolution that defines Saudi Arabia. |
| Brass Expo 2025 | |
| 📅May 11, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
| The 12,000 students who bear the future will perform a variety of programs, including brass bands and cheerleading. The music and performances will color the Osaka/Kansai Expo and bring excitement to all visitors from Japan and abroad. |
| Brass Expo 2025 | |
| 📅May 11, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage West | |
| The 12,000 students who bear the future will perform a variety of programs, including brass bands and cheerleading. The music and performances will color the Osaka/Kansai Expo and bring excitement to all visitors from Japan and abroad. |
| 【Chile】 Chile We Care: Co Creating Future Society | |
| 📅May 12, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” | |
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| music and dance |
| 【Korea】Korea Tourism Start-up Showcase | |
| 📅May 12-May 16, 2025 📍Gallery WEST | |
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| Technical demonstrations by Korean start-ups in the tourism sector and programs for visitors. |
| 【Chile】 Chile, Event 2 | |
| 📅May 12-May 13, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage West | |
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| music, cooking, dance, etc. |
| 【Korea】K-Culture Talk Concert | |
| 📅May 13, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” | |
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| Hanbok fashion show, K-beauty makeup show, and K-tourism talk concert. |
| 【Korea】Special Concert for Korea’s National Day | |
| 📅May 13, 2025 📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri” | |
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| Featuring renowned artists and captivating performances of B-boying, the concert will take participants on a journey through Korea’s rich cultural heritage. |
| 【Korea】Korea Product Show / Korea Tourism Expo(TBD) | |
| 📅May 13-May 16, 2025 📍EXPO Exhibition Center “WASSE” | |
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| Korean companies exhibition related to the subthemes, allowing visitors to experience the technology of Korean innovation industries through showcases and events. K-tourism related onstage events, promotional booths run by local governments and tourism organizations, K-street food booths, and one-day K-culture classes. |
| 【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅May 13, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Canada will present a vibrant cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka to showcase our country’s diversity and creativity. More information on Canada’s performances will be shared soon. |
| 【Chile】Chile Fest | |
| 📅May 13, 2025 📍Festival Station | |
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| To be defined among music and dance |
| 【Sweden】 Swedish cultural performance in conjunction with Swedish National Day | |
| 📅May 14, 2025 📍EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden” | |
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| Cultural performance (song & dance) |
| EXPO Resonance Fes in Arena | |
| 📅May 14-May 15, 2025 📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri” | |
| The signature pavilion “Better Co-Being” will be a place where we can face the future together as we resonate with diverse life forms. Exhibits, workshops, and stage events will be held. |
| 【Osaka Week～Spring～】From YAO Takayasu Noh Future Succession Project Noh to be revived in the Reiwa Era with a special performance at the Expo | |
| 📅May 14, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage South | |
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| Takayasu Noh, a traditional Japanese performing art associated with Osaka City, will be performed at the Expo site. The appeal of Yatsuo’s regional resources will be conveyed both domestically and internationally.Outline of Exhibits (tentative) ①Performances on the Noh stage ②Workshops on Noh ③Exhibition of costumes, etc. ④Screening of videos, etc. |
| 【Poland】Kuyavian-Pomeranian Region: dance performance by regional artists | |
| 📅May 14, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| Kuyavian-Pomeranian Region: dance performance by regional artists |
| Let’s all enjoy music～with music bells | |
| 📅May 14, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| Music Bells, Gold Excellent Bells, and Tone Chimes will be played. It is a time for everyone to enjoy music. If you would like to experience bell playing, please join us and enjoy playing bells! |
| 【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅May 14, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage West | |
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| Canada will present a vibrant cultural program at Expo 2026 Osaka to showcase our country’s diversity and creativity. More information on Canada’s performances will be shared soon. |
| ~Osaka Week~SHIMAKUMAYAMA Festa | |
| 📅May 15, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage South | |
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| The “What’s Onoh?” event, which is based in Shimakumayama, Toyonaka City, will be held to familiarize people with one of Japan’s most representative classical performing arts. The event will be held by the “What’s Onoh? The event will include authentic Noh performances, Rakugo, and a collaborative performance of opera and harp. |
| 【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅May 15, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| Canada will present a vibrant cultural program at Expo 2026 Osaka to showcase our country’s diversity and creativity. More information on Canada’s performances will be shared soon. |
| Questacon Science Circus | |
| 📅May 15, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| The event will be highly entertaining, incorporating exciting, surprising and fun science and technology demonstrations, stories and messages that are suitable for international audiences of all ages. |
| 【Poland】 Chopin: Dances of the Soul, ballet on the occasion of the promotion week of the Lubelskie Voivodeship | |
| 📅May 15, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Chopin: Dances of the Soul, ballet on the occasion of the promotion week of the Lubelskie Voivodeship |
| 【Hungary】Endre Hegedűs | |
| 📅May 15, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Endre Hegedűs is a well-known soloist on the international and national concert scene. His wife Katalin Hegedűs is also a pianist. They perform together in Osaka as a four-handed duo. |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅May 15, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage West | |
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| We Are Saudi Arabia brings the Kingdom’s artistic heritage to life through hands-on craft experiences. Visitors will engage their senses as they explore the creativity, skill, and cultural significance behind traditional Saudi crafts. |
| Elegance and Innovation – The pinnacle of popular tradition is now revived here! | |
| 📅May 15, 2025 📍Festival Station | |
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| In addition to classical performing arts such as Noh, Ningyo Joruri, and Kabuki, the space is filled with the charms of popular theater, including traditional dance, creative dance to popular tunes, and sophisticated performances using fans, swords, and odd masks. |
| 【Spain】 Rocío Molina & Eduardo Guerrero Flamenco Show | |
| 📅May 16, 2025 📍EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” | |
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| Kansai Dream Wind Orchestra Concert | |
| 📅May 16, 2025 📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri” | |
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| This is a concert by a brass band composed exclusively of university students whose campuses are located in the Kansai area. A large scale brass band is formed beyond the boundaries between universities. |
| Spanish Dance Festa | |
| 📅May 16, 2025 📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri” | |
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| We invite you to experience a unique and special performance of passionate dance and beautiful singing. The passion, merriment, and splendor of Spain will be expressed in a spectacular way at the climax of the Spanish National Day. |
| ~Osaka Week~Higashiosakashi Colorful Communication Festival | |
| 📅May 16, 2025 📍Gallery EAST | |
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| To be announced |
| ~Osaka Week~welcome to osaka the capital of performing arts! | |
| 📅May 16-May 18, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage South | |
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| Showcase performance of Osaka traditional performing arts |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅May 16, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage North | |
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| We Are Saudi Arabia brings the Kingdom’s artistic heritage to life through hands-on craft experiences. Visitors will engage their senses as they explore the creativity, skill, and cultural significance behind traditional Saudi crafts. |
| Hideandseek international convention | |
| 📅May 16, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage North | |
| Get ready for Hide-and-Seek with Official World Championship Rules! No age or nationality limits—hide like a ninja! |
| 【Hungary】Endre Hegedűs | |
| 📅May 16, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Endre Hegedűs is a well-known soloist on the international and national concert scene. His wife Katalin Hegedűs is also a pianist. They perform together in Osaka as a four-handed duo. |
| 【Poland】 Lubelskie Region: Songs of Fryderyk Chopin for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor and baritone | |
| 📅May 16, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| Lubelskie Region: Songs of Fryderyk Chopin for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor and baritone |
| 【Canada】Canada LIVE! – Cultural Performance Presented by the Canada Pavilion | |
| 📅May 16, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage West | |
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| Canada will present a vibrant cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka to showcase our country’s diversity and creativity. More information on Canada’s performances will be shared soon. |
| Reimagining Learning and Talent Development in the AI Era | |
| 📅May 16, 2025 📍Festival Station | |
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| Innovative educators and cultural experts will come together to explore how to develop the next generation for the AI age. Embracing the play-and-learn spirit of LEGO, the event will examine cutting-edge approaches to human resource development in the age of artificial intelligence. |
| 【Canada】 CANADA LIVE! -Canada’s National Day | |
| 📅May 17, 2025 📍EXPO Arena “Matsuri” | |
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| Canada’s National Day at Expo 2026 Osaka! We invite you to come celebrate with us and enjoy performances that highlight our creativity, talent and diversity. More information will be shared soon. |
| 【Osaka Week】 | |
| 📅May 17, 2025 📍Gallery EAST | |
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| Osaka Ranma“, a nationally designated traditional craft of Settsu City in the northern part of Osaka Prefecture, and ”Meiboku”, a specialty of the city, are distinctive industries. Through workshops, product sales, and exhibitions, visitors are invited to experience firsthand the proud industry of “Settsu City, City of Industry. |
| ~OsakaWeek~Art/Traditional culture/Exhibition&experience of industry&technology | |
| 📅May 17, 2025 📍Gallery WEST | |
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| Kaizuka City introduces products made by four manufacturing companies through exhibitions and workshops. In Izumiotsu City, visitors can enjoy and experience a “showcase of the future,” including future fuels made from water and air. |
| 【Saudi Arabia】 We Are Saudi Arabia | |
| 📅May 17, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Inner East | |
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| We Are Saudi Arabia – Music invites visitors to embark on a vibrant musical journey that spans the Kingdom’s rich history and modern aspirations. This captivating program celebrates the fusion of traditional sounds and contemporary beats, showcasing the cultural evolution that defines Saudi Arabia. |
| 【Viet Nam】 Viet Nam traditional art performance | |
| 📅May 17, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
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| The most beautiful and unique traditional music of Viet Nam performed by the outstanding musical troupe |
| Maki Fujimura & Chereste F Mercles, A Cappella Concert | |
| 📅May 17-May 18, 2025 📍Pop-Up Stage Outer East | |
 ©Vo.Maki Fujimara・Misaki・Hiroko・Yusuke・Kazumi・Seiji | |
| A Supreme A Cappella Stage The six-member professional vocal group, led by Maki Fujimura—hailed as a “vocalist from another dimension, revolutionizing the jazz vocal scene”—presents an extraordinary a cappella performance. |
Introducing Daily Events 👇
| One World,One Planet. | |
| 📅Held every day after sunset during the Expo | |
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| A moment of hope connecting from all over the world, where the sound and video equipment of the entire venue, as well as visitors’ devices held, interlock and light up like the cells of a single large living creature. |