KAMIGATA BOYZ, a special group made up of Kansai-born artists from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, will hold the outdoor festival “KAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES 2026“ over two days, October 31st and November 1st, at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park.
The event will bring together all members of KAMIGATA BOYZ and aims to promote the appeal of Osaka to audiences across Japan. The entire Expo ’70 Commemorative Park will serve as the venue for the two-day concert. The festival grounds will span an area equivalent to approximately 65 Koshien Stadiums, making it the largest event in the group’s history.
Previously, on July 28, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the unit held a one-night-only livestream without an audience in front of Osaka’s iconic Tower of the Sun. Later, in September 2024, KAMIGATA BOYZ held its first large-scale live concert under the group name at Yanmar Stadium Nagai, attracting approximately 110,000 fans and generating significant attention throughout the entertainment industry.
The story that began at the Osaka Shochikuza Theatre has now grown into the formation’s biggest stage yet. What kind of chemistry will Kansai-based talent create at one of Osaka’s most iconic locations?
Event Overview
- Dates: October 31 (Saturday) and November 1 (Sunday)
- Venue: Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Osaka
- Performing Artists:
- SUPER EIGHT
- WEST.
- Naniwa Danshi
- Ae! group
- Kansai Juniors
Comments from the performers
Ryuhei Maruyama (SUPER EIGHT)
“For two days—October 31 and November 1—KAMIGATA BOYZ will be holding an event at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park! The title is ‘KAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES 2026.’ Compared to when we performed in front of the Tower of the Sun six years ago, the scale has grown tremendously. Each artist has also expanded their activities over the years, so I think everyone can expect even more polished performances.
Since it’s Halloween season, get your hearts—and your outfits—ready to have a stylish, fun time! We look forward to seeing you! Witness who we are today with your own eyes!”
Nozomu Kotaki (WEST.)
“KAMIGATA BOYZ is back with an exciting new festival title!
This will be our first major reunion at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in about six years. Right now we’re working hard on all kinds of ideas to make this an unforgettable experience for everyone.
Let’s spend an amazing time together in our beloved hometown of Osaka, filled with love, peace, and smiles.”
Ryusei Onishi (Naniwa Danshi)
“This fall, KAMIGATA BOYZ is back!
We’ll all be gathering again for the first time in six years at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, home of Kansai’s symbol, the Tower of the Sun.
This won’t just be a concert—it will be an incredible, joy-filled festival created throughout the entire park.
I have a feeling that October 31 and November 1 will become a huge celebration with all our fans, as well as our senior and junior colleagues. I can’t contain my excitement already!
Please look forward to ‘KAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES 2026’!”
Yoshinori Masakado (Ae! group)
“KAMIGATA BOYZ is returning to Expo ’70 Commemorative Park!
I’d heard rumors that everyone would be gathering again, but it sounds like it’s going to be on an absolutely incredible scale.
Not to be outdone by our amazing senior and junior colleagues, we in Aぇ! group will also bring an even more powerful version of ourselves to the stage.
Please look forward to it, and let’s write another page of history together!”
Toa Shimazaki (Kansai Junior)
“I’m truly happy that we’ll be able to gather once again with everyone in Kansai at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park for the first time in six years.
One thing I love about the Kansai artists is how close the seniors and juniors are, and the warm, family-like bonds we share.
It’s an honor to once again stand on the same stage as our senior artists, and I believe these two days will be filled with the unique charm that only Kansai can offer.
Through this event, I want to learn by watching our seniors closely and do my best so that the warm relationships they’ve built and passed down can continue with the next generation of Kansai Juniors.
Please look forward to it!”
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SUPER EIGHT
WEST.
Naniwa Danshi
Ae! group
Juniors