Join us for a full day of celebration, culture, music, and creativity as we mark Europe Day at Expo 2025 Osaka! From immersive performances to family-friendly activities and cross-cultural collaborations, the EU Pavilion and our Member States invite visitors of all ages to discover the richness and unity of Europe.
- European Union
- Friday 9 May 2025, 15:00 - 19:00 (JST)
- Japan
Practical information
- When
- Friday 9 May 2025, 15:00 - 19:00 (JST)
- Where
- EU Pavilion, EU Member States’ Pavilions, Expo 2025 Osaka, Downtown OsakaJapan
- Languages
- English, Japanese
Description
Practical information
When Friday 9 May 2025
Where EU Pavilion, EU Member States’ Pavilions, Expo 2025 Osaka, Downtown Osaka
Languages English, Japanese
Discover Europe: stamp rally
All day – Across all EU Member States’ Pavilions
Pick up your EU Passport at any EU Member States’ Pavilions and begin your journey across Europe! Visit the Pavilions and collect stamps. With just 3 stamps, claim a free prize back at the EU Pavilion in S07.
Music & family activities
European Union Youth Orchestra – Mini Concert Tour
13:30–17:00 | Multiple EU Member States’ Pavilions (schedule subject to change)
Experience the energy of Europe’s finest young musicians:
- 13:30 – Slovenia, Slovakia, Croatia (S01)
- 14:00 – Belgium (S08)
- 14:30 – Italy (S09) – TBC
- 15:15 – Netherlands (S13)
- 15:45 – Poland (S20)
- 16:30 – Austria (P23)
- 17:00 – France (P12) – TBC
Tales from Europe – Children’s Activities
13:30–16:30 | Jellyfish Pavilion
Storytelling, creative workshops, and hands-on fun for kids. Explore European culture through play and imagination.
Europe Day special show – Main performances
15:15-20:00 – Ray Garden Hall
An inspiring evening of performances celebrating artistic collaboration between Europe and Japan:
- 15:15 – Pianographique
A spellbinding collaboration between Austrian artist Cori O’Lan and Japanese pianist Maki Namekawa, featuring new compositions by Joe Hisaishi. - 16:45 – Breath
A multimedia dance piece by Gloria Benedikt, exploring human connection through the theme of breath. - 18:00 – European Union Youth Orchestra
A full ensemble performance celebrating unity through music. - 19:30 – Back2Back DJ Set
An electrifying close to the day: Krikor Kouchian (France) and MAYUDEPTH (Japan) take the stage with visuals by Jackson Kaki and Shinsuke Yamaji.
Evening highlight
EU Colours Light-Up
From 19:00 – Selected EU Member States’ Pavilions
Watch as pavilions shine in EU blue and yellow, symbolising peace and unity.
All day highlights at Expo 2025 Osaka
EU Film Days – Short Animated Films
EU Pavilion S07 - Auditorium – All Day
Enjoy a curated selection of short animated films from across Europe, suitable for all ages.
Culture and Tastes from the EU
All Day - Selected EU Member States Pavilions
Explore food and cultural activities in Member States’ pavilions throughout the day. Check individual pavilion pages for full details.
- Cultural highlights: Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Romania, Spain
- Special food menus: Belgium, Czechia, France, Hungary, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Romania, Spain
Celebrations in downtown Osaka
Immersive Digital Art Experience
2–14 May 2025 | Seaside Studio Caso
Step into a visionary world of European digital art in this off-site exhibition curated as part of EU Day celebrations.
EU Film Days – Downtown Edition
9–29 May 2025 | Theatre Umeda
Enjoy European cinema in the heart of Osaka! A full programme of feature films and animations from across the EU.