“Laughter” will be happening in Namba, Osaka this weekend! “Warau Osaka” is held!

Spreading Osaka's "laughter" both domestically and internationally! “Warau Osaka” is held!

Osaka has always been a popular area for foreign tourists (inbound tourists). In addition, in 2025, the international exposition ``Banpaku'', which is held in some country every five years and in which all countries of the world participate, will be held in Osaka and Kansai, and both domestic and international It is also attracting increasing attention.

In order to convey the original charm of Osaka, the Osaka International Culture and Arts Project ``Warau Osaka'' has been launched, a comedy event centered around the Namba area of ​​Osaka, to convey the power of Osaka's ``laughter'' both domestically and internationally.

It will be held for three days from February 9th (Friday) to February 11th (Sunday/Holiday), 2024, with a variety of contents.

Held at Fringe Style Festival!

A variety of events will be held at the event, including "Street Content" with the main venue being "Namba Hiroba" in Namba 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, where people can relax, as well as "Theatre Content" at nearby YES THEATER and Dotonbori ZAZA. will be done.

Did you know that this style of art festival is called a "fringe style festival"?

Fringe Style Festival is an event style event where local businesses and people showcase their talents in town, outdoors, in stores, and anywhere else that promotes artistic creativity. This will be recreated in Namba, Osaka, Japan.

It transcends language barriers and entertains domestic and international tourists with nonverbal entertainment content such as laughter-filled dance, comedy, theater, music, mime, and street performances.

Highlights of content that foreign tourists can fully enjoy

We will introduce you to the highlights of content that will allow you to fully enjoy Osaka's laughter.

Outdoor street content will be held in front of Namba Plaza and YES NAMBA Plaza.

1. Street content

●Namba Square

The Warau Osaka Namba Hiroba Stage will feature performers invited from overseas and domestic performers who have performed at overseas comedy festivals!

Street performers, acrobats, juggling performers and comedians will appear in the plaza to entertain you.

Plenty of food too! In the stylish kitchen car, you can enjoy local gourmet food from all over the country and collaborations with TV programs. The food stall zone offers Japanese gourmet foods that are popular overseas, such as classic oden and yakitori. We incorporate elements of Japan's unique "Japanese style," so you can enjoy Japan to the fullest.

●YES NAMBA Square

In front of YES NAMBA Plaza, various shows such as "Osaka Pro Wrestling" matches and street performances will be held on a special ring stage. Recommended for people who want to get excited while watching powerful professional wrestling and performances.

2. Theater content

Lots of theater content! Get your tickets and check it out!

●CHALLENGE [YES THEATER]

NON STYLE's Ishida will be holding a skit concert at the theater "YES THEATER" located in the basement of Namba Grand Kagetsu. Based on a non-verbal setting, it uses music and images to create laughter. Challenge yourself to laugh beyond the language barrier!

●LaughMuseum [Dotonbori ZAZA]

At Dotonbori ZAZA, a theater located in Dotonbori, performers and street performers put on special live performances.

●OSAKA SKIT theater~ Mix mash Performance Night ~ [Ajizono Universe]

People who see it for the first time may be surprised by the drag queens' gorgeous costumes and flashy makeup!

Night entertainment will be held by "drag queens" who have a unique beauty with gorgeous costumes and make-up that even people from overseas can enjoy.

Various drag queens will perform a variety of songs, dance, comedy, and more in a danceable venue!!

A variety of performances including singing, dancing, and comedy will be presented.

●Warau Osaka Grand Prix [YES THEATER]

On February 11th (Sunday/Holiday), an audition live will be held where up-and-coming performers, both professional and amateur, will gather from all over Japan. Pay attention to Japan's high-level performance!

With so much content, it looks like Osaka/Namba will be filled with laughter and excitement over the next three days. Let's go out and enjoy Osaka's unique "laughter"!

[Event overview]

Event name: Warau Osaka

Event period: February 9th (Friday) to February 11th (Sunday/Holiday), 2024

Venue: Namba Square, Dotonbori ZAZA, YES THEATER, YES NAMBA Square, Misono Universe

Event official page:

https://osaka-fringe.com/

Play guide:

FANY ticket

https://yoshimoto.funity.jp/

Ticket Pia [P code: 524-590] *Lawson ticket common to all performances

https://t.pia.jp/

Lawson ticket [L code: 53313] *Common to all performances

https://l-tike.com/

eplus

https://eplus.jp/

inquiry:

Osaka Cultural Arts Creation Project Management Office (06-7177-6938)

“Osaka International Culture and Arts Project” official website

https://osaka-ca-fes.jp/project/