University and high school festivals (gakuensai, bunkasai) in Shiga, by month; most are in autumn. Some are open to the public; check each school's rules before you go.
October 2026
命洸祭（長浜バイオ大学）University festival · Oct 24–25, 2026 · Shiga
滋大祭（滋賀大学）University festival · Oct 24–25, 2026 · Shiga
瀬田龍谷祭（龍谷大学）University festival · Oct 24–25, 2026 · Shiga
若鮎祭（滋賀医科大学）University festival · Oct 24–25, 2026 · Shiga
湖風祭（滋賀県立大学）University festival · Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026 · Shiga