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
Highlights: Ishigaki Island Festival, Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival, Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival
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Festival
Ishigaki Island Festival
2 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
Questions
Festivals in Japan 2026: what's on?
13 events between 13 Oct – 1 Mar 2027. Among them: Ishigaki Island Festival · Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival · Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival.
What is the next event in Japan?
【Sakura MARCHE】秋のチーズはんぱ市＆創 ふぞろい市 on 16 Oct in Yamakita.
What are the biggest events in Japan?
The named events of the place: Ishigaki Island Festival (2 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 Toyosato (4) · Kitahiroshima (2) · Sumida (2).