A lively summer festival in Nanbu Town, with performances and fireworks
Jackd Festival
The 2026 edition of Jackd Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/11 〜 2026/07/12Ended
- Season / frequency
- Mid-July / The 2nd Saturday and Sunday of July every year
- Location
- Nanbu Town Fureai Park
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Nanbu Town(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.
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
A summer festival at Nanbu Town Fureai Park, featuring local performing arts, stage shows, food stalls, activities, and fireworks.
About Jackd Festival
Jackd Festival is a local event at Nanbu Town Fureai Park that heralds summer in the southern part of the prefecture.
Along with talent shows, comedy performances, and fireworks, the event also features a kids’ area and kayaking experiences.
Food stalls and activities are available throughout the day for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
Festival highlights
Highlights include a varied lineup of stages featuring local performing arts, dance, live music, and comedy.
Fireworks are scheduled for the evening, adding a festive highlight to the day’s program.
Food stalls, a kids’ area, and kayaking experiences are also available, offering ways to enjoy the festival beyond watching the stage performances.
A lively summer festival in Nanbu Town, with performances and fireworks
What to expect
At the venue, you can enjoy stages featuring , folk songs and dance, and other performances.
The program also includes a quiz contest, live music, and comedy performances, with events changing from daytime into evening.
Food stalls, a kids’ area, and kayaking experiences are also available. The 2026 program featured a variety of activities over 2 days.
How to take part
In 2026, the Nanbu Town Ultra Quiz was scheduled for 6 p.m. on July 11. The first 10 teams to register could participate, with no entry requirements.
Registration was accepted through the online form provided, and prizes were planned for 1st through 3rd place.
No information is provided about admission or how to set up a vendor stall for the festival as a whole.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Nanbu Town Fureai Park, 2-1 Shimmei-shita-kawara, Tomabechi, Nanbu Town, Sannohe District, Aomori Prefecture
- Train and bus
Aoimori Railway: get off at Tomabechi Station / Nanbu Bus: get off at Fukuchi Branch Office-mae
Address 2-1 Shimmei-shita-kawara, Tomabechi, Nanbu Town, Sannohe District, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)
The event was scheduled for July 11, 2026 (Saturday) and the 12th (Sunday).
On the 11th, the food and vendor area was due to open at 1 p.m., followed by the opening announcement at 2:50 p.m., the Meinohojo Taiko performance at 3 p.m., a folk song and dance festival at 4 p.m., the Nanbu Town Ultra Quiz at 6 p.m., an Apple Musume live performance at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks at 8:15 p.m.
On the 12th, the food and vendor area was due to open at 9 a.m., followed by a ceremony at 9:50 a.m., a dance stage at 10 a.m., a performance by the Nikko Saru Gundan at 11 a.m., Japanese taiko by KANTA at 12 p.m., a National Sports Festival torch event at 1 p.m., a special live performance by d-ize at 2 p.m., a comedy show by Adobaloon at 3 p.m., and a comedy show by Production Jinrikisha at 4 p.m.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
The 2026 event information noted that parking was limited and encouraged visitors to use public transportation.
Directions to the venue are provided from Tomabechi Station on the Aoimori Railway and Fukuchi Branch Office-mae on the Nanbu Bus.
Nearby attractions
Near Nanbu Town Fureai Park are Bade Park, Nanbu Night Market, Kushihiki Hachimangu Shrine, and the Nagawa Cherry Center.
These are listed as attractions near the venue.
If you plan to visit alongside the festival, check each facility’s operating days and event details.
Official information
Nanbu Town Official Page: “Jackd Festival”
Jackd Festival at a Glance
Jackd Festival is a summer festival in the southern part of the prefecture, held at Nanbu Town Fureai Park.
Alongside stages featuring local performing arts, dance, live music, and comedy, there are food stalls and hands-on activities.
The program offers different events throughout the day, leading up to the fireworks in the evening.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
