Name: Kirakira☆Festa Ashibetsu
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Special venue at Ashibetsu Ski Resort, a national facility

This event brightens Ashibetsu's summer nights with local food, stage events, and a fireworks display with laser-light effects. Enjoy local food and a light show at the special venue at Ashibetsu Ski Resort, a national facility.

About Kirakira☆Festa Ashibetsu

Kirakira☆Festa Ashibetsu is an event that brightens Ashibetsu's summer nights.

At the special venue at Ashibetsu Ski Resort, a national facility, visitors can enjoy local food and specialty products for sale, stage events, and more.

The finale lights up the night sky with a show combining fireworks, laser lights, and music.

This event combines Ashibetsu's abundant natural surroundings with local food and festivities.

Festival highlights

The main highlight is the finale, which brings together fireworks, laser lights, and music.

Vivid lights spread across the night sky, as the sounds and vibrations of the fireworks merge with the laser beams.

The venue also features food sales showcasing Ashibetsu's local character and stage events, with a variety of activities continuing up to the nighttime show.

A distinctive feature is the chance to enjoy the spectacle of light and sound against clear skies and a starry backdrop.

A summer-night festival where Ashibetsu's food and lights shine beneath the stars

What to expect

At the venue, you can enjoy stage events while browsing sales booths offering Ashibetsu food and specialty products.

The event concludes with a finale combining fireworks, laser lights, and music.

According to the 2026 event information, the event was scheduled to run from 17:00 to 20:30, with fireworks planned for around 20:00 to 20:25.

The event is structured so you can enjoy the activities in order: food, stage events, and the spectacle in the night sky.

How to take part

Free admission.

No paid viewing seats / In 2026, the “Ashibetsu Melon☆Star Cup—Speed-Eating Championship” required advance registration, limited to the first 8 entrants; registration has closed

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Location and access

Venue and address

国設芦別スキー場特設会場　芦別市旭町11／電車・バス：JR芦別駅から徒歩約15分／車：道央自動車道滝川ICから約30分／駐車場：会場内・会場周辺に一般駐車場なし。

旧芦別市民運動場（野球場）の臨時駐車場を利用、無料・約300台・当日15:00開場・会場まで徒歩約15分。

No event-specific bus service

Address 11 Asahimachi, Ashibetsu, Hokkaido

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)

2026年8月1日（土）17:00〜20:30。

花火打ち上げは20:00〜20:25頃。

Held rain or shine; canceled in severe weather

Accommodation and hotels PR

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 Hokkaido / Ashibetsu City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)

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Tips for your visit

In 2026, entry restrictions may be imposed if the venue becomes crowded.

No general parking at or near the venue.

In case of rain, bring a raincoat or similar rather than an umbrella.

The use of open flames, bringing in or flying drones without permission, and bringing pets are prohibited (except guide dogs and assistance dogs).

Nearby attractions

Nearby tourist attractions include Kamikonkozan Observatory, Ohashi Cherry Orchard, and Ashibetsu Onsen.

Roadside Station Star Plaza Ashibetsu is also listed as a nearby place to stop.

All are facilities introduced as tourist information for the area around the festival venue.

Official information

Organizer and inquiries: Kirakira☆Festa Ashibetsu Executive Committee (c/o Ashibetsu Chamber of Commerce and Industry)　Phone: 0124-22-3444