Festivals in Japan 2026
Festivals and open-airs in Japan in 2026 — dates, line-ups, tickets and who's going.
13 events
31 Aug – 1 Mar 2027
1 free
Highlights: Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival, Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival, Morioka Sansa Odori
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Festival
Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival
13 Aug 2027 · Shimonoseki
Festival
Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival
March · Tokyo
Festival
Morioka Sansa Odori
August · Morioka
Festival
Summer Sonic
August
Festival
Fukue Minato Festival
September · Fukuechō
Festival
Kokiriko Festival
September · Nanto
Festival
Morioka Autumn Festival
September · Morioka
Sports event
Biwako Takashima Kuri Marathon
October · Takashima
Festival
Daimon Hikiyama Festival
October · Imizu
Festival
Fukuoka Oktoberfest
October · Fukuoka
Festival
Gosen Satoimo Festival
October · Gosen
Hagi Fish Festival
October · Hagi
Hagi Fish Festival
October · Hagi
Questions
Festivals in Japan 2026: what's on?
13 events between 5 Nov – 1 Mar 2027. Among them: Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival · Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival · Morioka Sansa Odori.
What is the next event in Japan?
Ramen & Gyoza on 10 Nov in Arakawa.
Which events in Japan are free?
1 event is free: DAMN TRUE FESTIVAL 2026.
What are the biggest events in Japan?
The named events of the place: Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival (13 Aug 2027) · Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival (March) · Morioka Sansa Odori (August) · Summer Sonic (August).
Where in Japan is most going on?
Most events are in Kyoto (3) · Arakawa (3) · Kitahiroshima (2).