A nighttime spectacle over Chikusei, with music and approximately 20,000 fireworks
Chikusei Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Chikusei Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/17Ended
- Location
- Around the Gran Terrace Chikusei roadside station
- Area
- Ibaraki Prefecture・Chikusei City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 10 min–1 h 30 min · limited express)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 fee
- Paid viewing tickets will be sold.無料エリアの案内もあります。
- Official website / social media
- Official website
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A fireworks festival held around the Gran Terrace Chikusei roadside station in Chikusei City, where approximately 20,000 fireworks light up the night sky. In 2026, a special collaboration combining music and fireworks is also planned.
About Chikusei Fireworks Festival
The Chikusei Fireworks Festival is held in Chikusei City.
In 2026, a display of approximately 20,000 fireworks is planned around the Gran Terrace Chikusei roadside station.
The festival is hosted by the Chikusei Fireworks Festival Executive Committee.
Festival highlights
A major highlight of the 2026 festival is the display of approximately 20,000 fireworks.
Fireworks companies from Tsukuba City, Chikusei City, and Mito City will take part in producing the show.
A special collaboration musical fireworks display, in which the fireworks are choreographed to music, is also planned.
Source: 筑西市×「アイドルマスター シャイニーカラーズ」コラボ直前情報✨✨✨ | 筑西市公式ホームページ
A nighttime spectacle over Chikusei, with music and approximately 20,000 fireworks
What to expect
In 2026, the event will begin at 6 p.m. on October 17, with fireworks viewed around the Gran Terrace Chikusei roadside station.
On the day of the festival, special fireworks choreographed to music and venue announcements by an ambassador are also planned.
For the collaboration fireworks, information indicates that concert lights may be used and cheering is permitted in designated seating areas.
How to take part
In 2026, advance sales for local residents are planned from around early July through around late July, with general sales scheduled to begin around early September.
Tickets are available online, and information also indicates that they will be sold through the official ticket sales page or at FamilyMart stores nationwide.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Around the Gran Terrace Chikusei roadside station (Chikusei City).
- Train and bus
On the day of the fireworks festival, you cannot reach the Gran Terrace Chikusei roadside station by regular route bus.
Information is available about using a dedicated shuttle bus.
From 4:30 p.m., the regional connecting bus will change to operate to and from the south exit of Shimodate Station.
- By car
Traffic restrictions will be in effect.
Parking on nearby roads is prohibited because it would inconvenience local residents.
Source: 「ちくせい花火大会2026」の開催に伴う筑西市バスのルート及びダイヤの変更について | 筑西市公式ホームページ / ちくせい花火大会2026交通規制について | 筑西市公式ホームページ
Address 1850 Kawasumi, Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the event will begin at 6 p.m. on October 17 (Sat).
In the event of severe weather, it is scheduled to be postponed to October 18 (Sun).
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
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 Ibaraki Prefecture / Chikusei City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
Traffic restrictions and congestion are expected on the day of the 2026 festival, and regular route buses will not take you to the venue.
Information is available about taking a dedicated shuttle bus to the Gran Terrace Chikusei roadside station.
Parking on nearby roads is prohibited, so if you are coming by car, check the traffic restriction and parking information in advance.
Official information
ちくせい花火大会公式ホームページ：Official Chikusei Fireworks Festival website
Chikusei Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The 2026 Chikusei Fireworks Festival is a fireworks display featuring approximately 20,000 launches around the Gran Terrace Chikusei roadside station.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. on October 17 (Sat), and will be postponed to the following day in the event of severe weather.
Traffic restrictions will be in effect on the day, and visitors are advised to use a dedicated shuttle bus to reach the venue.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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