The Senshu Sound Wave Festival 2026 (泉州 音波祭 2026) will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at WHATAWON (ワタワン), a stay-oriented entertainment mall in Kishiwada, Osaka.
Admission is free. The festival is a hands-on event where visitors can experience surf culture through waves, sound and video.
The lineup includes music performances such as reggae and hip-hop, along with distinctive food vendors and shops, screenings of surfing footage, and a talk show by a surfboard shaper.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Venue: WHATAWON (ワタワン)
- Address: 1-32-1 Kishinooka-cho, Kishiwada, Osaka (大阪府岸和田市岸の丘町1丁目32-1)
- Admission: Free
- Music programs: Cashless tipping (投げ銭) system
- Official website: https://whatawon.co.jp/
Notes:
- Visitors can come with their pets.
- Performers, program details and times are subject to change. Please check the official announcements for the latest information.
- A portion of the event's sales will be donated to the operation of the "ISOKOKIDS 2027" tournament. The donation will go toward activities for children who enjoy surfing and efforts to support the next generation of surf culture.
Talk Show by California-Based Shaper EISAKU MURATA
EISAKU MURATA, a shaper who lives in California, will appear in a talk show about the appeal of the sea and surfboards. He will speak about local surf culture, from stories about surfboards and the surfing scene in California to the scene in Huntington Beach, known for being the same hometown as Kanoa Igarashi (五十嵐カノア).
How are surfboards made? What kind of surf culture has taken root in California? The talk offers a chance to hear local stories that are not often heard and to learn more about the appeal of surfing. It is also likely to interest people who are curious about board making or life overseas, as well as surfing fans.
An autograph session is also planned after the talk show. Those who attend the talk show can join the autograph session as they are, with no additional sign-up or special conditions.
EISAKU MURATA was born in Osaka Prefecture and is now a hand shaper based in Huntington Beach, California.
Pictured is "RIPPLE" (リップル), a surfboard model that reflects the skills and sensibility developed while based in Huntington Beach, California, and shows the shaper's commitment to each board. The rider is Gen Azuchi.
Slide Talk Show by Japan Pro Surfing Grand Champion Sasuke Kawatani
A slide talk show by pro surfer Sasuke Kawatani (河谷佐助) will also be held. Through the words of the Japan Pro Surfing Grand Champion, visitors can get a sense of the appeal of surfing and the world of competition.
At the venue, the brand "TOBY" will be introduced, and footage of the "Isonoura Kids Surfing Contest 2026" (磯の浦キッズサーフィンコンテスト2026) will be shown continuously on a large screen.
With content that brings surfing closer to everyday life, visitors can enjoy ocean culture more deeply.
Surf Culture, Music and Food for Children and Adults Alike
The festival is not only for people who surf. Visitors can watch video, listen to music, browse the shops and enjoy the food, each in their own style. A prize drawing is planned for the latter part of the event, and all visitors to WHATAWON can take part.
Food: Takoyaki, Tacos, Waffles and More
The food area offers takoyaki, tacos, waffles and a variety of other dishes.
A highlight is the live takoyaki cooking and sales by "Takoyaki Bar reef" (たこ焼きバーreef), which will come from Okayama Prefecture to the Takoken (たこ健) booth. Original craft beer by Kibi Doteshita Beer (吉備土手下麦酒) and reef is also scheduled to be sold.
Other vendors include "teru kitchen," which serves tacos, walking tacos and cheese quesadillas; the Mexican restaurant Inetomame (イネトマメ); the waffle shop "eggイ〜"; and Apapacho Tamales Calientito (アパパチョ・タマレス・カリエンティート), which serves the traditional southern Mexican dish "タマレス・ワハケーニョ." Coffee and other drinks are also available.
Food vendors
- Takoken (たこ健): takoyaki
- eggイ〜: waffles and more
- Inetomame (イネトマメ): tacos, Mexican dishes and more
- teru kitchen: tacos, walking tacos, cheese quesadillas and drinks
- Apapacho Tamales Calientito (アパパチョ・タマレス・カリエンティート): the traditional southern Mexican dish "タマレス・ワハケーニョ"
- グラッシュビーム: eyeglasses, coffee and more
Goods: Shops From Surf Culture to Art
The shopping area features shops that each show their own character, from surfing to art and crafts.
Vendors include the longboard gallery and surf shop California Wave Longboard Gallery (カリフォルニアウェーブロングボードギャラリー); Isonoura Kids (磯の浦キッズ), which will introduce its activities and sell items such as tournament T-shirts; グラッシュビーム, which handles glasses, coffee and more; the driftwood art vendor gw78base; Umi Zanmai TV (海ざんまいTV), which offers surfing footage and goods; and the brand TOBY. The surf shop chikirisurf2nd will also take part, giving visitors a chance to come across items and shops rooted in surf culture.
Goods vendors
- California Wave Longboard Gallery (カリフォルニアウェーブロングボードギャラリー): surf shop
- Isonoura Kids (磯の浦キッズ): introduction of its activities, sales of tournament T-shirts and more
- Umi Zanmai TV (海ざんまいTV): surfing videos and goods
- TOBY: a brand produced by a pro surfer
- gw78base: driftwood art and more
- chikirisurf2nd: surf shop
Sound: Reggae, Hip-Hop and DJs
The festival will present a variety of music, including DJs, hip-hop and bands.
Up Down Sound (アップダウンサウンド), in charge of the sound, along with DJ uru, No Name (ノーネーム), Ariyan Heads (アリヤンヘッズ), kouki and satoshi, are scheduled to take part. The hip-hop crew JONES and Ta-san (たーさん) of the band Natural Roots (ナチュラルルーツ) will also appear.
Performers
- Up Down Sound (アップダウンサウンド)
- DJ uru
- Ariyan Heads (アリヤンヘッズ)
- DJ QUEST
- JONES
- KOUKI
- satoshi
- Ta-san (たーさん) (SOLO LIVE)
- No Name (ノーネーム)
The performer lineup may have additions or changes.
Prize Drawing at 6:30 PM
A prize drawing will be held in front of the stage from 6:30 PM. Drawing tickets will be handed out at the Isonoura Kids booth and by staff, and all visitors can take part. Invited guests are scheduled to give remarks before the drawing.
Same Day, Different Venue: "kcp Future Fireworks" at Tonbo-ike Park
On the same day, Sunday, October 25, 2026, the 5th "kcp Future Fireworks" (第5回 kcp未来花火) will also be held at Tonbo-ike Park (蜻蛉池公園) in Kishiwada. It is a separate event at a separate venue with a separate organizer from the Senshu Sound Wave Festival 2026. Fireworks are scheduled to be launched from 6:00 PM.
kcp Future Fireworks Details
- Event name: The 5th kcp Future Fireworks, Our 100-Yen Donation Fireworks (第5回 kcp未来花火 ～うちらの100円募金花火～)
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Fireworks: Scheduled from 6:00 PM
- Venue: Waterside Plaza (水辺の広場), Tonbo-ike Park (蜻蛉池公園), Kishiwada
- Organizer: Kishiwada City Promotion Council (一般社団法人岸和田シティプロモーション推進協議会)
- Notes: Held rain or shine
Enjoying October 25 at WHATAWON in Your Own Way
The Senshu Sound Wave Festival 2026 is a surf culture festival that uses waves, sound and video as entry points and also lets visitors spend the whole day with shops and food. It is not only about surfing, only about music or only about food.
Surf lovers, people who enjoy the seaside atmosphere and music, and families looking for a new way to spend a holiday can each find their own way to enjoy the day. Visitors can listen to favorite sounds, enjoy unexpected encounters, or find something new to like together with their children. The festival offers a free and relaxed way to experience culture that differs from an ordinary day out, and both adults and children can enjoy the day in their own way.
