SUMMER SONIC OSAKA : Information for the Day of the Event

2026.08.13

SUMMER SONIC OSAKA

◎Download the SUMMER SONIC App
Download the app in advance to make your time at the venue more enjoyable.
Use the interactive map, scaled to the size of Expo '70 Commemorative Park, to check your current location!
It’s also an essential tool for enjoying SUMMER SONIC, featuring a personalized schedule and push notifications for important information. The app’s features work offline, so you can use it even when cell service is poor.

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◎E-tickets must be downloaded in advance
If you selected the e-ticket option, please download your ticket in advance. All “First-Come, First-Served” tickets are also e-tickets.
Please download your ticket in advance.
If the network is congested near the venue, downloading may be difficult or take a long time. Please download your ticket in advance.

◎SUMMER SONIC OSAKA : Wristband Exchange Information
The wristband exchange locations for SUMMER SONIC OSAKA are…
✔Expo '70 Commemorative Park Central Parking Lot Wristband Exchange
✔Expo '70 Commemorative Park East Parking Lot Wristband Exchange
✔Wristband Exchange Stations at Shuttle Bus and JTB Official Tour Bus Drop-off Points

To help alleviate crowding, wristband exchange times (tentative) will be staggered as follows:

✔ First-thing-in-the-morning numbered tickets: Expo ’70 Commemorative Park East Parking Lot Wristband Exchange Counter… Scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event
✔ Expo ’70 Commemorative Park Central Parking Lot Wristband Exchange Counter… Scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event
✔ Wristband Exchange Counters at shuttle bus and JTB official tour bus drop-off points… Scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event
✔ Expo ’70 Commemorative Park East Parking Lot Wristband Exchange Counter… Scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. on the day of the event

*Please note that the schedule may be moved up depending on crowd conditions.
*Overnight waiting, waiting in line for admission, and reserving spots in the vicinity of the venue are prohibited.
*Sheets, luggage, and other items used to reserve spots will be removed and discarded.
The organizers will not be responsible for managing these items in any way. Please be advised in advance.
The above behaviors may cause inconvenience to local residents and could affect the event’s operation. Additionally, in cases of malicious behavior or violations of the rules set by the organizers, your admission ticket may be invalidated.
*Please arrive on the performance date indicated on your ticket.
*Wristbands will be exchanged at a rate of one wristband per ticket per person. Exchanges on behalf of others are strictly prohibited.
*You must put on your wristband immediately at the exchange counter. You may leave the exchange area only after putting it on.
*Under no circumstances will we reissue wristbands due to damage or loss.
*Wristbands are non-transferable.

For more details, please check the area map on the official app.
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◎About First-Come, First-Served Tickets
The admission process for First-Come, First-Served Tickets at the Osaka venue is as follows.

[About First-Come, First-Served Tickets]
・All First-Come, First-Served Tickets are electronic tickets. Please download your ticket in advance.

[About Wristband Exchange]
・For guests using First-Come, First-Served Tickets, wristband exchange and entry to Expo ’70 Commemorative Park will be available exclusively at the East Gate of Expo ’70 Commemorative Park.
・Starting at 8:30 a.m. (scheduled) on the ticket’s valid date, wristband exchange for both Platinum Tickets and General Admission Tickets will begin at the wristband exchange counter near the East Gate for guests holding First-Come, First-Served Tickets.
・Wristband exchange will not follow the order of the “First-Come, First-Served” admission ticket numbers.
・Guests with 3-Day Tickets or Platinum 3-Day Tickets must keep the wristband exchanged upon their first entry on their wrist at all times during the ticket’s validity period. On the second and third days, there is no need to exchange for a new wristband. Staff will verify the wristband you are wearing before granting entry.

[Gathering Instructions]
・After exchanging your wristband, please proceed on your own to the designated gathering spot for your respective stage.
・Please gather at the designated gathering spot near your stage by 9:30 a.m.
・After 9:30 a.m., please do not leave the entry line.

[Gathering Spot Map]

[Regarding Stage Admission]
・Starting at 9:45, we will begin calling out the numbers on the first-come, first-served tickets at the designated gathering spots near each stage.
・Admission to the stage area will begin around 10:00, in order of ticket number.
・Depending on crowd conditions on the day of the event, we may move up the time for calling out ticket numbers and the start of admission.

*Please note that times are subject to change depending on weather, crowd levels, stage setup, and other factors.
*There is no need to wait overnight or arrive in the early morning. Please arrive at the East Gate of Expo '70 Commemorative Park around 8:30. Behavior that causes a nuisance to the neighborhood or other guests is strictly prohibited.
*It is approximately a 20-minute walk from the “Expo '70 Commemorative Park Station” on the Osaka Monorail to the East Gate of Expo '70 Commemorative Park. Please walk to the venue during times of heavy traffic.
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For more details, please check the “Early-Morning Numbered Ticket FAQ.”

◎Check Access Information
Please refer to the image below for directions to Expo '70 Commemorative Park.

There is no parking available for this event⚠️
Please be sure to plan your trip using public transportation, shuttle buses, or other means🙇‍♀️

https://summersonic.com/info/osaka/

In particular, we recommend the shuttle bus (which includes one drink), as it provides a comfortable way to get to the venue.
Please be sure to use this service.

◎For Guests Planning to Arrive by Taxi or Shuttle Service
Picking up or dropping off passengers on the perimeter road of Expo '70 Commemorative Park not only causes traffic congestion but also disturbs the neighborhood. As this can also lead to traffic accidents, we strictly prohibit this practice.
A drop-off and pick-up area for shuttle buses and taxis has been set up inside the South Parking Lot of Expo '70 Commemorative Park (3 Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture 565-0826).

*Parking is not permitted. Temporary stops for dropping off or picking up passengers only are allowed.
*Drivers must not leave their vehicles under any circumstances.
*We will approach vehicles parked on the perimeter road as needed.
*Please be sure to follow the instructions of security personnel.
*Space is limited, so parking may not be available.
*Parking is available only on the day of the performance, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

◎Request to All Attendees: Heatstroke Prevention Measures
We have updated the precautions regarding heatstroke prevention for the day of the event.
Please be sure to review this information before arriving and cooperate with us in ensuring everyone’s health and safety.

Please check in advance the locations of the water stations and the rules regarding bringing and using sun umbrellas.

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◎Regarding Payment Methods at the Venue
Cash and electronic money payments are accepted for merchandise and food and beverage purchases at the venue.
Please note that some stores may not support certain payment services, so please confirm at the store counter.

■Accepted Payment Methods
[Mobile Payment]
Rakuten Pay, Rakuten Edy, auPAY, nanaco, waon, QUICPay, iD, Apple Pay, PayPay *Some stores may not support these services.
[Credit Cards]
auPAY Card, Rakuten Card, VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DISCOVER
[Various Transportation E-Money Cards]
Kitaca, Suica, PASMO, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken

◎Information on Returning Home
As the end of the performance (8:00 PM or later) approaches, stations near the venue are expected to be crowded. Please factor in the time it will take to get home and plan your trip with plenty of time to spare.
Please also make sure to retrieve your belongings from coin lockers in a timely manner.
Please absolutely refrain from hailing taxis via apps or other means.
Due to congestion in the surrounding area, we cannot accommodate taxi pickups.
If you need to take a taxi, please use the taxi stand located within the South Parking Lot of Expo '70 Commemorative Park.

・Please also use the one-way shuttle bus service.
Return Trip (to Shin-Osaka, Umeda, Namba, Tennoji, and other destinations)
Near the SONIC Stage inside the venue (Information Desk) – On sale until 5:00 PM – Price: 2,700 yen
Expo '70 Commemorative Park Central Parking Lot Shuttle Bus Stop – On sale from 6:00 PM – Price: 2,700 yen

◎Information on Emergency Evacuation Sites
PDCE (lightning suppression equipment) has been installed in each stage area to reduce the risk of lightning strikes.

When the risk of lightning increases, prioritize taking shelter inside buildings or on standby buses, and follow staff instructions to move to designated evacuation sites.

If it takes time to reach a shelter, or if you cannot immediately enter a building or vehicle, you may be directed by staff to wait in a designated temporary waiting area equipped with PDCE.

During thunderstorms or severe weather, please remain calm, do not run, and follow the instructions of staff.
Also, please avoid approaching tents, metal fences or structures, and tall trees.

■If the Risk of Lightning Strikes Increases
If the risk of lightning strikes increases, the performance will be temporarily suspended, and instructions for emergency evacuation will be provided.

Staff will guide you to an evacuation site based on the capacity of the venue’s designated waiting areas and each evacuation site.

If you cannot proceed immediately to an evacuation site, you will be directed to a designated temporary waiting area equipped with PDCE systems. Subsequently, depending on availability, you will be guided in an orderly manner to take shelter in buildings, vehicles, or other designated locations.

Once safety has been confirmed and preparations to resume the performance are complete, we will announce this via venue announcements and the official app.

■Main Emergency Evacuation Sites
・EXPO ’70 Pavilion (Former Steel Pavilion)
・Designated evacuation areas within the Expo ’70 Commemorative Stadium (east side of the park)
・Shuttle buses on standby (Expo ’70 Commemorative Park Central Parking Lot)
・Designated evacuation areas within Panasonic Stadium Suita (south side of the park)

We anticipate that a large number of guests will be moving at the same time.
Please do not run or push others. We ask for your cooperation in acting calmly, yielding to those around you, and following the instructions of our staff.

■ In the Event of an Earthquake, Fire, or Other Emergency
If you sense an earthquake, fire, or other emergency, please remain calm, move away from temporary structures such as stages and tents, and ensure your personal safety.

Additionally, please review the precautions and FAQs regarding the Tokyo venue before your visit.

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