An autumn festival featuring broadcaster-hosted stage performances, Aomori flavors, and fireworks lighting up the night sky
RAB Matsuri
The 2026 edition of RAB Matsuri has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/09/05 〜 2026/09/06Ended
- Season / frequency
- Autumn (usually) / Every year
- Location
- Around Aoiumi Park and Aomori Tourist Information Center ASPAM
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Aomori City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h–3 h 30 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
RAB Matsuri brings together a variety of Aomori Broadcasting Corporation stage performances and local food. Set at Aoiumi Park and the area around ASPAM, it offers comedy, music, booth activities, tastings, and even fireworks.
About RAB Matsuri
RAB Matsuri is a large event hosted by Aomori Broadcasting Corporation every autumn.
Since 2005, it has been held at ASPAM and Aoiumi Park, with Aomori Broadcasting Corporation announcers and guests appearing on stage.
The event brings color to Aomori's autumn with live performances and talks unique to a broadcaster, along with local flavors.
Source: RABまつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The main stage features comedy shows, music performances, an announcer talk show, family performances, and more.
The venue also has sponsor and RAB booths, as well as local food and sweets areas, and tastings of Hakkoda beef yakiniku and pork shabu are planned.
In 2026, the first evening also featured a stage combining music and fireworks.
Source: 2026RABまつり
An autumn festival featuring broadcaster-hosted stage performances, Aomori flavors, and fireworks lighting up the night sky
What to expect
The venue is divided into areas such as the main stage, sponsor booths, food area, and ASPAM venue.
During the day, you can watch comedy and music performances or visit booths featuring local foods.
September 5, 2026 ended with evening live music and fireworks, while September 6 featured mainly family performances and music.
How to take part
Visitors are informed that no application is required to attend.
You can freely enjoy watching stage performances and visiting booths, but please follow staff instructions in the viewing area and take note of pedestrian traffic restrictions when it is crowded.
Some activities, such as tastings and games, may end once the planned quantities have been reached.
No admission application is required.
At the venue, you can enjoy watching the main-stage performances, visiting sponsor and RAB booths, and using the local food area.
Tastings and games take place at the times scheduled by each booth, but the content and times may change.
Source: RABまつり2026｜9/5〜9/6｜青森県青森市
Location and access
- Venue and address
Around Aoiumi Park and Aomori Tourist Information Center ASPAM (1-1-40 Yasukata, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture)
Address 1-1-40 Yasukata, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the event was held for 2 days, on September 5 (Saturday) and September 6 (Sunday).
On the 5th, stage performances began in the morning, followed by live music and fireworks in the evening.
On the 6th, the program began with an opening at 10 a.m., followed by family performances, music, comedy shows, and more, and ended at 4 p.m.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Aomori Prefecture / Aomori City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
As a rule, photography is prohibited during stage performances.
Bringing chairs, parasols, umbrellas, or other items that obstruct the view of people behind you is prohibited, and pedestrian traffic may be restricted within the venue when it is crowded.
Smoking is prohibited in the viewing area. Please take your own precautions against heatstroke and rain, and dispose of your trash in the bins at the venue.
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Photo source ·Origins and History of RAB Matsuri
RAB Matsuri has been held at ASPAM and Aoiumi Park since 2005.
The event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2022 it was held at the prefectural skating rink instead.
In 2026, stages, booths, and food events were held at Aoiumi Park and ASPAM.
Official information
Official information is available in Aomori Broadcasting Corporation's “2026 RAB Matsuri” guide.
Information is provided on the stage schedule, booth activities, and points to note when watching performances.
For inquiries, contact Aomori Broadcasting Corporation at 017-743-1234.
RAB Matsuri at a Glance
RAB Matsuri is a large autumn event hosted by Aomori Broadcasting Corporation, held at Aoiumi Park and around ASPAM.
Enjoy comedy, music, talk shows, and family-friendly stage performances, as well as local food and tasting events.
In 2026, it was held on September 5 and the 6th, with a music-and-fireworks stage on the first evening.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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