Nanao’s summer festival, connecting gratitude for the port through dancing and fireworks
Nanao Port Festival
The 2026 edition of Nanao Port Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/18Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every July / Every year
- Location
- Misogigawa Odori Street, Monterey Plaza at Noto Shokusai Market, and the area near the Fuchu and Minatomachi wharves at Nanao Port
- Area
- Ishikawa Prefecture・Nanao City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 30 min–3 h · 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer festival for public participation, where Nanao is brought to life with music, dancing, and fireworks, in a celebration of gratitude for the sea and port.
About Nanao Port Festival
Nanao Port Festival is a public-participation event held in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture.
It is celebrated as a festival expressing gratitude for the growth of Nanao Port and for the benefits received from the sea and port.
Featuring a group dance, music, street performances, and fireworks, it offers a varied program at venues around the port and city center.
A local event that brings Nanao’s summer to life, with something for people of all ages to enjoy.
Source: 七尾港まつり - Wikipedia / 七尾港まつり／七尾市
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the group dance on Misogigawa Odori Street.
According to the 2026 information, participants, including people wearing , dance together to songs such as Nanao Madara and Minato Yoisa.
Bayside Music and a calligraphy performance are also planned at Noto Shokusai Market, along with street performances on Misogigawa Odori Street.
In the evening, the Hokkoku Fireworks Nanao event takes place near the Fuchu and Minatomachi wharves at Nanao Port.
Source: 3ページ／七尾市
Nanao’s summer festival, connecting gratitude for the port through dancing and fireworks
What to expect
In 2026, Bayside Music begins at Noto Shokusai Market at 2 p.m., followed by street performances on Misogigawa Odori Street from 3:30 p.m.
After a calligraphy performance, the group dance begins at 6:30 p.m.
Participants dance along to several songs as they make their way along the route, and from 8:30 p.m. the program moves to watching fireworks near the port.
As you move between venues, you can enjoy music, dancing, performances, and fireworks in turn.
How to take part
Some events are open to the general public.
The group dance is an event in which local residents participate as groups or companies. The 2026 information also welcomes people who join spontaneously on the day.
You can also watch the music, street performances, and fireworks from along the route or at the various venues without joining the dance.
If you plan to join the group dance, be sure to check the notice that it will be canceled in rainy weather.
If you want to join the group dance spontaneously, head to Misogigawa Odori Street on the day of the event.
Free yukata dressing assistance is scheduled to be available at the Nanao Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Forum Nanao for those attending in yukata or similar attire.
Dressing assistance is available from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Please bring your own yukata, obi, waist cords, and other necessary accessories.
You can check the songs and choreography in advance using the videos provided.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Misogigawa Odori Street, Noto Shokusai Market Monterey Square, and the area around the Fuchu and Minatocho wharves at Nanao Port.
Venues vary by event.
- Train and bus
The nearest station is Nanao Station.
To reach the sponsored-event venue at Ota Wharf, take a Hokutetsu Bus from in front of Nanao Station bound for Waki, or bound for Kashiwajima via Onogi and Kamiyukawa, and get off at Oroshiuri Shijo-mae (Wholesale Market).
- By car
In 2026, some roads will be closed to vehicles on the day of the event.
Be aware of traffic restrictions around the venue.
- Parking
The following free temporary parking lots are listed: Nanao City Sodegae Parking Lot, Ishikawa Prefecture Nakanoto General Office Parking Lot, Ishikawa Prefecture Noto Chubu Health and Welfare Center Parking Lot, Nanao City Cultural Hall Parking Lot, Nanao Kairiku Transport Parking Lot, and Noto Wakaba Agricultural Cooperative Parking Lot.
Hours vary by lot, and no shuttle buses will operate.
Event venue 石川県七尾市 御祓川大通り
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)
Nanao Port Festival 2026 was announced as scheduled for July 18 (Saturday).
Bayside Music is scheduled for 2 p.m., street performances for 3:30 p.m., the group dance for 6:30 p.m., and the Hokkoku Fireworks Nanao event for 8:30 p.m.
The fireworks were scheduled to be postponed to July 19 in the event of severe weather, while the group dance would be canceled in the event of rain.
A public viewing of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force training support ship Kurobe was announced as a related event on July 18 and 19.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
In 2026, some roads around the venue will be closed to vehicles, and Nanao Marine Park and the Promenade are listed as restricted areas.
The group dance will be canceled in rainy weather, while the fireworks will be postponed to the following day in severe weather.
Free temporary parking lots have different hours of operation, and the Nanao City Cultural Hall Parking Lot is unavailable on July 19.
If you are visiting for the fireworks or group dance, check the schedule and traffic restrictions for each venue before setting out.
Nearby attractions
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石川県七尾美術館
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石川県七尾市にある美術館
Origins and History of Nanao Port Festival
Nanao Port Festival originated in 1940 (Showa 15), when it was held mainly on July 20, the anniversary of the city’s incorporation, to commemorate Nanao’s municipal incorporation the previous year.
The following year, in 1941, it was established as the Nanao City Festival.
It is said that the festival date continued to coincide with the city’s anniversary even after Marine Day was established. In 2004, following the formation of Nanao City under the new municipal system, the festival date was changed to the day before or 2 days before Marine Day.
The festival was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the spread of infectious disease, and in 2022 it was held over 1 day instead of its usual duration.
Official information
Information about the event, venues, program, traffic restrictions, and temporary parking is available on the Nanao City website’s “Nanao Port Festival” page.
Guidelines for the group dance, a venue map, and information about Bayside Music are also available on the same page.
For inquiries, contact the Nanao Port Festival Organizing Committee at 0767-53-8424.
Source: 第85回 七尾港まつり 海上自衛隊 訓練支援艦「くろべ」一般公開 in 七尾港｜2026年7月18日(土)･19日(日)｜陸自調査団
Nanao Port Festival at a Glance
Nanao Port Festival is a summer event for public participation, held in the city center and port of Nanao with gratitude for the sea and port at its heart.
In 2026, music, street performances, a group dance, and fireworks are scheduled for July 18. Visitors are also invited to join the group dance on the day.
The event takes place at several venues, with road closures and hours of use for temporary parking lots also in effect.
Whether you join the dancing or watch at one of the venues, there are different ways to enjoy the festival.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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