“NAKANOSHIMA ART LIGHTS 2026: A Journey of Light Art Along the Waterfront”
The World of Light Art: Creating a Sophisticated Evening Atmosphere in Nakanoshima Park
"NAKANOSHIMA ART LIGHTS 2026: Art of Light Along the Waterfront" is set to take place!
With light artist Takahiro Matsuo serving as art producer, we will showcase a collection of fantastical light art installations—including some making their debut—at Nakanoshima Park.
On the first day of the event, there will be a spectacular Nakanoshima Water Mini Fireworks Show*, as well as,
From Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25—a three-day event—featuring “Night Glow,” where hot air balloons light up the night sky, as well as outdoor concerts and a variety of food options, including a wine bar.
We're hosting "Night Glow & Music," where you can enjoy...
Please enjoy a special evening surrounded by the beautiful scenery and light art that come together to create a unique nighttime atmosphere.
*For information on the Nakanoshima Mini Water Fireworks, please visit the “Water City Osaka Consortium website.”
https://www.suito-osaka.jp/info/event/5693
Event Name
"NAKANOSHIMA ART LIGHTS 2026 ~Art of Light Along the Waterfront~"
Holding period
Friday, October 16, 2026 – Sunday, October 25, 2026
Period
Light Art Exhibition: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Night Glow & Music *October 23 (Fri) – 25 (Sun): 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
・Night Glow
Setup begins at 7:00 p.m. each day and exhaust collection ends around 9:30 p.m.
・3 outdoor concerts
Every day at 6:20 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:20 p.m. (40 minutes each)
Location
Light Art Exhibition: Nakanoshima Park Rose Garden to the area near the Hanshin Expressway overpass in Nakanoshima Park
Night Glow & Music: Nakanoshima Park Lawn Area
(1-chome, Nakanoshima, Kita Ward, Osaka City)
Admission Fee
Free admission; no reservation required
Collaboration
Color Kinetics Japan, Inc., Pai Photonics, Inc.
*Please note that the light art exhibition will take place even in the rain; however, in the event of severe weather, the artwork may be moved or turned off.
*Please note that Night Glow is an event featuring hot air balloons. In the event of rain or wind that could interfere with the event, it may be canceled without prior notice based on a decision made on the day of the event.
Please be advised in advance.
Event Details
Light Art Exhibition
Light Art Exhibition “K.L.V FIELD” @ Rose Garden (West Side)
"K.L.V. (Kinetic Light Vision)" involves raising and lowering spheres of light suspended from ultra-fine wires, and
A kinetic light installation that creates a phenomenon in which countless lights seem to float through space.
In this outdoor version of K.L.V., scattered lights interact with one another while blending into the surrounding landscape, creating a vast wave of light.
Light Art Exhibition “Bloom with You” @ Rose Garden (East Side)
A bouquet of roses, arranged as if floating gently in the air. When you pick it up, light spreads out around it, making the surrounding roses glow brilliantly.
It will be illuminated.
This is a photogenic, interactive art experience where people and light come together to create your very own “Bloom.”
Lighting Exhibition “Water Bridge” @ Barazono Bridge
An arch of light brought to life by projections and lighting. Light in the form of water-like ripples—symbolizing Osaka, the “City of Water”—spreads across the entire bridge.
Light Art Exhibition “Prism in the Air” @ Nakanoshima Park, near the Hanshin Expressway overpass
A new light installation that uses light and fog to create a rainbow of light. By projecting special light onto the fog that floats in the space like clouds,
This dynamic public art installation uses refraction and reflection through prisms to create trails of vivid colors reminiscent of sunlight.
LUCENT: Takahiro Matsuo
Representative of Lucent Design, Inc.
He explores the laws inherent in natural phenomena and the behavior of light, using light as his medium to create emotional works that appeal to the imagination.
Large-scale light installations, video art, kinetic art, light phenomena, and more,
He creates spatial art that explores the relationships between light, matter, movement, and time through a variety of approaches.
Among recent awards, the “K.L.V.” Kansai Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo won the Gold Prize at the 2025 Japan Spatial Design Awards,
Having won the Silver Award at the DFA Awards 2025 (Hong Kong), among other accolades, the company has earned high acclaim both domestically and internationally for its cutting-edge work in the fields of spatial art, design, and lighting.
Night Glow & Music
For three days only, from Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25, experience “Night Glow” (nighttime hot-air balloon illumination), where a large hot-air balloon will float above Nakanoshima Lawn Park at night.
It's happening!
On the day of the event, you'll be able to watch from the very start as the balloon is launched.
*The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
In addition, an outdoor concert featuring soothing music will be held against the backdrop of the “Night Glow”—where the Nakanoshima area’s skyscrapers are bathed in the warm glow of hot air balloons!
We’re bringing you a first-class night of music featuring artists who represent the Kansai jazz, R&B, and soul scenes, with their overwhelming vocal power, soulful singing, and rich guitar playing.
Field Live Performers (Tentative)
Performance Schedule
■Friday, October 23
6:20 p.m.–
Sammy (Vocals), Yoshiharu Mihara (Guitar, Bass), Osamu Sasaki (Guitar, Bass), Hiroshi Murachi (Saxophone)
7:20 p.m.–
Symphony Sora: Harumi Nakamae (violin), Kaori Miyake (cello), Magi Ishikawa (piano)
8:20 p.m.–
Akane (Vocals, Piano) from Tokyo *Guitar support: Ikuo (G)
■Saturday, October 24
6:20 p.m.–
Yasuko Takada (Vocals), Kaorinho Fujiwara (Guitar, Vocals)
7:20 p.m.–
Nao Orino (keyboard harmonica), Miwako Ayabe (piano), Yoshiharu Mihara (bass)
8:20 p.m.–
Midori Ono (Hammond organ), Yoshie Ichikawa (vocals), Yoshiharu Mihara (guitar)
■October 25 (Sun)
6:20 p.m.–
Swingy Sakano (ukulele, vocals) Yoshiharu Mihara (guitar, ukulele bass)
7:20 p.m.–
Mayo Katano (Vocals), Pak Yonse (Piano), Satoshi Nishikawa (Bass)
8:20 p.m.–
Hiroshi Hata (G) QUNCHO (Vo, G) Hiroshi Murachi (Sax)
In addition, a limited-time wine bar has opened, hosted by “Le Plus” (Toyonaka City), a shop and café specializing in carefully selected natural wines!
We offer carefully selected natural wines, along with food and desserts made by our pastry chef.
Wine Bar Menu
