Details Announced for 'NISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT' on Tuesday, June 9!
The NISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT Executive Committee will hold a large-scale candle event in the Nishi-Umeda area of Osaka on June 9, 2026, featuring art installations by CANDLE JUNE and various musical performances.
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The NISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT Executive Committee (comprising Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd., Yoshimoto Building Co., Ltd., Sankei Building Co., Ltd., The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd., and Japan Post Real Estate Co., Ltd.) has announced the detailed program for the 'NISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT' event to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in the Nishi-Umeda area of Kita-ku, Osaka.
This event transforms the entire city into a candle art gallery. Highlights include the 'Candle Corridor,' where creators and students display their work, and the 'Nishiume Andon,' featuring paper bag lanterns filled with messages. A major installation by General Director CANDLE JUNE will be featured at Nishi-Umeda Park.
The program also includes candle-making workshops, live music concerts, limited dining plans, and a market. A special promotion will offer free Coca-Cola drink vouchers on the day of the event.
### Content Details 1: Candle Displays & Installations
#### 'Candle Corridor': The Streets Become a Path of Light
Unique candle art by Kansai-based creators and students will line the streets throughout the Nishi-Umeda area. The 'NISHIUMEDA CANDLE AWARD' will also be held this year.
- Time: 17:00 – 21:30
- Venue: Throughout the Nishi-Umeda area
- Participating Artists: Tomohiro Sakurai, KEIKO IKARI, Hirohito Sakurai, Shu (Contemporary Artist), Masakazu Fujiwara, Tomoe Koyama, Risa Kishida, Yuhei Takada, silsil, Yu Haino, Yoshiko Okajima, Peace Candle, Mariya Suzuki, Hayato Teraguchi, U-go, Analogia, Kenji Etori, Kazuw, YAKOs, and others.
#### 'Nishiume Andon': Connecting the City with Lights of Thoughts
Heartfelt illustrations and messages on paper bags create a warm landscape of light in the middle of the city.
- Time: 17:00 – 21:30
- Venue: HERBIS PLAZA B1, Herbis Square
#### 'Nishi-Umeda Park Installation' by CANDLE JUNE
A large-scale installation by General Director CANDLE JUNE, creating an extraordinary space where visitors can experience a quiet flow of time surrounded by mystical candle lights.
- Time: 17:00 – 21:30
- Venue: Nishi-Umeda Park
### Content Details 2: Live Music & Concerts (Free Admission)
#### 'Daiwa House Industry presents Osaka Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet'
A live performance amidst the lights of CANDLE JUNE’s installation.
- Time: (1) 18:00 – (2) 21:00 – (approx. 20 min. each)
- Venue: Next to the Nishi-Umeda Park Installation
#### 'Candle Night Concert: With Prayers'
- Time: (1) 19:30 – 20:00 (2) 20:30 – 21:00
- Venue: Hilton Plaza East 1F, Atrium
- Performers: Yasuko Nakajima (Soprano), Moe Adachi (Piano)
#### 'Organ Concert'
Live theater organ performances featuring songs from 'The Little Mermaid,' 'Aida,' and more.
- Time: (1) 19:00 – (2) 20:00 – (approx. 30 min. each) *Postponed to June 10 in case of rain.
- Venue: HERBIS PLAZA
This event transforms the entire city into a candle art gallery. Highlights include the 'Candle Corridor,' where creators and students display their work, and the 'Nishiume Andon,' featuring paper bag lanterns filled with messages. A major installation by General Director CANDLE JUNE will be featured at Nishi-Umeda Park.
The program also includes candle-making workshops, live music concerts, limited dining plans, and a market. A special promotion will offer free Coca-Cola drink vouchers on the day of the event.
### Content Details 1: Candle Displays & Installations
#### 'Candle Corridor': The Streets Become a Path of Light
Unique candle art by Kansai-based creators and students will line the streets throughout the Nishi-Umeda area. The 'NISHIUMEDA CANDLE AWARD' will also be held this year.
- Time: 17:00 – 21:30
- Venue: Throughout the Nishi-Umeda area
- Participating Artists: Tomohiro Sakurai, KEIKO IKARI, Hirohito Sakurai, Shu (Contemporary Artist), Masakazu Fujiwara, Tomoe Koyama, Risa Kishida, Yuhei Takada, silsil, Yu Haino, Yoshiko Okajima, Peace Candle, Mariya Suzuki, Hayato Teraguchi, U-go, Analogia, Kenji Etori, Kazuw, YAKOs, and others.
#### 'Nishiume Andon': Connecting the City with Lights of Thoughts
Heartfelt illustrations and messages on paper bags create a warm landscape of light in the middle of the city.
- Time: 17:00 – 21:30
- Venue: HERBIS PLAZA B1, Herbis Square
#### 'Nishi-Umeda Park Installation' by CANDLE JUNE
A large-scale installation by General Director CANDLE JUNE, creating an extraordinary space where visitors can experience a quiet flow of time surrounded by mystical candle lights.
- Time: 17:00 – 21:30
- Venue: Nishi-Umeda Park
### Content Details 2: Live Music & Concerts (Free Admission)
#### 'Daiwa House Industry presents Osaka Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet'
A live performance amidst the lights of CANDLE JUNE’s installation.
- Time: (1) 18:00 – (2) 21:00 – (approx. 20 min. each)
- Venue: Next to the Nishi-Umeda Park Installation
#### 'Candle Night Concert: With Prayers'
- Time: (1) 19:30 – 20:00 (2) 20:30 – 21:00
- Venue: Hilton Plaza East 1F, Atrium
- Performers: Yasuko Nakajima (Soprano), Moe Adachi (Piano)
#### 'Organ Concert'
Live theater organ performances featuring songs from 'The Little Mermaid,' 'Aida,' and more.
- Time: (1) 19:00 – (2) 20:00 – (approx. 30 min. each) *Postponed to June 10 in case of rain.
- Venue: HERBIS PLAZA
FAQ
「NISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT」の開催日時と場所は？
2026年6月9日（火）の17:00から21:30まで、大阪市北区の西梅田エリア一帯で開催されます。
どのようなキャンドル展示がありますか？
クリエイターや学生による「キャンドル回廊」、メッセージを添えた「西梅行燈」、そして西梅田公園でのCANDLE JUNE氏による大規模なインスタレーションが展示されます。
音楽イベントの詳細は？
大阪交響楽団の金管五重奏（西梅田公園）、ヒルトンプラザでのソプラノとピアノのコンサート、ハービスPLAZAでのオルガンコンサートなどがすべて無料で開催されます。
参加型のプログラムはありますか？
キャンドルづくりワークショップ、マルシェ、限定ダイニング企画のほか、コカ・コーラ1本無料ドリンク券のプレゼント企画も用意されています。
イベントの主催者は誰ですか？
阪神電気鉄道、吉本ビルディング、サンケイビル、毎日新聞社、日本郵政不動産で構成されるNISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT実行委員会です。