Mutsu City Fireworks Festival

Enjoy a summer night in Mutsu City with fireworks and street stalls at this fireworks festival. Fireworks launched in the Ohira district can be viewed from around the venue.

About Mutsu City Fireworks Festival

The Mutsu City Fireworks Festival is held in Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture.

Fireworks are launched in the Ohira district and can be viewed from places such as the Ohira quay in front of the Shimokita Kousetsu Dome.

In addition to fireworks lighting up the night sky, information also notes that street stalls are set up during the event.

Source: むつ市花火大会｜イベント｜【公式】青森県観光情報サイト Amazing AOMORI / 青森県の第21回むつ市花火大会情報なら日本旅行！おすすめ情報多数掲載 - 日本旅行

Festival highlights

Around 10,000 fireworks were planned for 2026, with a notice stating they would be launched from 19:30 for about 1 hour.

Street stalls are also scheduled to open at 15:30, so visitors can enjoy activities at the venue before the fireworks begin.

In the notice for the rescheduled event, the south parking lot of Mutsu Maeda Arena is listed as a viewing area.

Source: 第21回むつ市花火大会（むつ市）の打ち上げ数・日程など - 花火大会2026 - ウォーカープラス

Fireworks in the Ohira district light up Mutsu’s night sky, alongside summer street stalls

What to expect

According to the 2026 event information, street stalls opened in the afternoon, followed by fireworks at night.

The stalls were scheduled from 15:30, and the fireworks from 19:30 to 20:30.

Some notices said the event was postponed from August 11 to the 12th due to weather, and schedules may vary depending on the event date.

Source: むつ市花火大会2026｜8/12｜青森県むつ市

How to take part

This is an event for viewing fireworks, and the 2026 notice says no application is required.

Visitors attend and enjoy the event from the viewing areas.

No age requirements for viewing or participant recruitment are mentioned.

Location and access

Address: Mutsu City

Host municipality 青森県むつ市

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Dates and season

Season: Aug

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Tips for your visit

According to the 2026 event information, traffic restrictions, including road closures to vehicles, are scheduled around the venue from 17:00 to 20:40.

Use the designated temporary parking lots, and drive slowly within the venue.

Entry into restricted areas and onto the shore, as well as the use of drones, is prohibited.