Festivals in Japan 2026
Festivals and open-airs in Japan in 2026 — dates, line-ups, tickets and who's going.
17 events
31 Aug – 1 Mar 2027
1 free
Highlights: Ishigaki Island Festival, Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival, Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival
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Festival
Ishigaki Island Festival
4 Nov 2026 · Ishigaki
Festival
Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival
March · Tokyo
Festival
Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival
August · Shimonoseki
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
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Questions
Festivals in Japan 2026: what's on?
17 events between 3 Nov – 1 Mar 2027. Among them: Ishigaki Island Festival · Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival · Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival.
What is the next event in Japan?
Ramen & Gyoza on 4 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: Ishigaki Island Festival (4 Nov) · Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival (March) · Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival (August) · Morioka Sansa Odori (August).
Where in Japan is most going on?
Most events are in Arakawa (7) · Kyoto (3) · Kitahiroshima (2).