A beloved summer-night tradition in Fukushima, where music and fireworks blend
Fukushima Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Fukushima Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/25Ended
- Season / frequency
- Late July / Every year
- Location
- Shinobugaoka Green Space (riverbank at the confluence of the Abukuma and Matsukawa rivers)
- Area
- Fukushima Prefecture・Fukushima City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 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
- Participation fee
- Partly paid (paid viewing seats available)
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer fireworks festival at Shinobugaoka Green Space in Fukushima City, where music and fireworks light up the night sky. Enjoy a variety of displays, including large shells, starmines, and message fireworks.
About Fukushima Fireworks Festival
The Fukushima Fireworks Festival is a fireworks display that lights up the summer night sky, with Shinobugaoka Green Space in Fukushima City as its main venue.
The confluence area of the Abukuma and Matsukawa rivers provides the setting for displays where music and fireworks blend, alongside large shells and starmines.
It resumed in 1979 with the aim of becoming a Fukushima specialty event where residents could relax.
Source: ふくしま花火大会 - Wikipedia / 福島市の祭り／福島市公式ホームページ
Festival highlights
Highlights include fireworks launched to music, large shells ranging from 4-gō to shakudama, and spectacular starmines.
In 2026, music-synchronized fireworks sponsored by JRA Fukushima Racecourse were announced, with the music and fireworks choreographed to synchronize.
At Shinobugaoka Green Space, you can enjoy fireworks filling the night sky, with the confluence of the Abukuma and Matsukawa rivers as a backdrop.
Source: 【払戻情報】「第57回福島わらじまつり」8月8日（土曜日）の中止に伴う、有料観覧席払い戻しについてのご案内／福島市公式ホームページ
A beloved summer-night tradition in Fukushima, where music and fireworks blend
What to expect
At the venue, fireworks are launched from the riverbank at Shinobugaoka Green Space and presented over about 1 hour.
In 2026, the event began at 7:30 p.m., with message fireworks and music-synchronized fireworks among the displays.
Paid viewing seats are set up at Shinobugaoka Green Space and Shinobugaoka Stadium. If you plan to use a seat, purchase a ticket in advance.
How to take part
You can attend as a member of the public to watch the fireworks.
In addition to areas where you can watch for free, paid viewing seats are also available.
If you plan to use paid viewing seats, purchase an admission ticket in advance and bring it with you.
If you plan to use a paid viewing seat, purchase an online ticket in advance.
Sales for 2026 begin at noon on June 1. The listed purchase options were online, at convenience-store multifunction copiers, and by phone reservation.
If you are not using a reserved viewing seat, watch the fireworks from the designated viewing area.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Shinobugaoka Green Space (riverbank at the confluence of the Abukuma and Matsukawa rivers), Furukawa area, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture.
- Train and bus
A shuttle bus runs from the East Exit of JR Fukushima Station to the venue (Shinobugaoka).
2026年は行きが16:00～19:00、帰りが20:00～21:30で、行きは5分間隔、帰りは随時運行です。
- By car
About 30 minutes from the Fukushima-Nishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway.
会場周辺は17:00～22:00に交通規制が実施されます。
- Parking
Information is provided for parking at Fukushima Racecourse (Lots 1 and 5), Abukuma Shinsui Park, and the Hokushin Branch Office and Hokushin Learning Center.
駐車場の利用時間は17:30～21:30です。
Source: ふくしま花火大会開催に伴い、シャトルバスを運行いたします。（2026年7月25日） ※悪天候時は中止 - 福島交通
Address Furukawa area, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The event was held on July 25 (Saturday), with fireworks scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
It is usually held in late July.
The event may be canceled or changed in the event of severe weather or rising river levels. No rain date was announced for 2026.
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 Fukushima Prefecture / Fukushima City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue, and parking lots and roads are expected to be congested, so visitors are advised to use the shuttle bus and other public transportation.
As the event is held during a hot time of year, avoid the sun with a hat or parasol, and drink water regularly.
Smoking is prohibited at the venue. Please refrain from using umbrellas or chairs that block the view of people behind you, as well as drones and radio-controlled aircraft.
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Photo source ·Origins and History of Fukushima Fireworks Festival
The Fukushima Fireworks Festival was revived in 1979 by the Fukushima Junior Chamber, with the aim of creating a grand event that would become a Fukushima specialty and a place for residents to relax.
It was later run by the Fukushima Festival Executive Committee with support from the city hall, chamber of commerce, and other organizations.
Regular events were canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, and the festival returned in 2022 after a 3-year hiatus.
Official information
The Fukushima City official website provides information on the date and time of the 48th Fukushima Fireworks Festival, the venue, paid viewing seats, and how to purchase tickets.
For inquiries, contact the Fukushima Fireworks Festival Organizing Committee (Fukushima City Commerce and Industry Promotion Division).
Fukushima Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Fukushima Fireworks Festival is held every July at Shinobugaoka Green Space in Fukushima City.
In 2026, a program lasting about 1 hour, featuring music-synchronized fireworks and message fireworks, was held on July 25.
Check the traffic restrictions and parking conditions around the venue, and consider using the shuttle bus or paid viewing seats.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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