A summer night in Naruto, with fireworks illuminating the sky amid music and light
Naruto City Summer Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Naruto City Summer Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/07Ended
- Season / frequency
- Held annually around August 7 / Every year
- Location
- Naruto-Otsuka Sports Park
- Area
- Tokushima Prefecture・Naruto City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 15 min–1 h 35 min · flight time only)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
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A long-running summer fireworks event in Naruto has been revamped since 2025 as “Naruto Summer Festival: A Fantastic Song and Fireworks Show.” This multifaceted event offers more than fireworks, with Awa Odori, stage performances, festival stalls, and a market.
About Naruto City Summer Fireworks Festival
The Naruto City Summer Fireworks Festival is a summer fireworks event that has been held in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture.
It was once held along the Muya River and elsewhere as an event opening the Naruto City Awa Odori.
Since 2025, it has been revamped as “Naruto Summer Festival: A Fantastic Song and Fireworks Show,” and the venue has moved to Naruto-Otsuka Sports Park.
Source: 鳴門市納涼花火大会 - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
A highlight is the show combining fireworks set to music with laser lights.
According to the 2026 information, about 1,000 fireworks were scheduled to be launched from 8:40 p.m. to 9 p.m., with viewing available from areas around Pocari Sweat Stadium and elsewhere.
Before the fireworks, you can enjoy Awa Odori, stage events, festival stalls, and a market, with a variety of activities running from evening into the night.
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A summer night in Naruto, with fireworks illuminating the sky amid music and light
What to expect
The program begins with an opening at 5:30 p.m., followed by Awa Odori, a mini live performance by a popular music group, an esports tournament, and other activities.
Festival stalls and the market are open from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., offering food, drinks, and shopping.
Toward the end of the evening, fireworks set to music and paired with laser lights light up the sky, bringing the summer festival to a close.
How to take part
Fireworks viewing is free, and you can explore the venue’s stage, food stalls, and market.
Awa Odori, mini live performances, and an esports tournament are listed as activities featuring performers and participants.
Pets are not permitted, except for assistance dogs.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Naruto-Otsuka Sports Park.
- Train and bus
About 25 minutes on foot or about 5 minutes by taxi from JR Naruto Station.
Take a local bus to Naruto City Hall or Naruto City Hall North, then walk about 15 minutes.
Take an express bus to the Express Naruto bus stop, then take a local bus to Naruto City Hall.
- By car
About 15 minutes from Naruto-kita IC and about 10 minutes from Naruto IC.
- Parking
The parking lots around Naruto City Hall and Naruto City Cultural Hall can be used as temporary parking.
The Naruto City Cultural Hall parking lot is unavailable.
Visitors are advised to use public transportation because crowds are expected.
Event venue 徳島県鳴門市 鳴門
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)
The 2026 event was scheduled for August 7 (Friday), from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks were scheduled from 8:40 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The event was to be canceled in severe weather; it was scheduled to go ahead in rain, with no backup date.
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 Tokushima Prefecture / Naruto City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
Heavy traffic congestion is expected on the day, so visitors are advised to use public transportation whenever possible.
Blue tarps and other items used to reserve spots in the viewing area will be removed by August 7 3 p.m.
The Amino Value Hall is off-limits to anyone other than authorized personnel. Restrooms are available on the 2nd floor of Pocari Sweat Stadium and in the park’s public restrooms.
Nearby attractions
エスカヒル鳴門
徳島県鳴門市にある展望施設
大塚国際美術館
徳島県鳴門市にある美術館
大麻比古神社
日本の徳島県鳴門市にある神社
徳島県立大鳴門橋架橋記念館
徳島県鳴門市にある施設
渦の道
大鳴門橋桁下部にある遊歩道
阿波大正浪漫 バルトの庭
徳島県鳴門市のテーマパーク（閉園）
鳴門市ドイツ館
徳島県鳴門市にある博物館
鳴門市賀川豊彦記念館
徳島県鳴門市にある博物館
Origins and History of Naruto City Summer Fireworks Festival
Until 2023, it was held every year on August 7 around Naruto City Cultural Hall and Muya River Water Park as an event opening the Naruto City Awa Odori.
The event was canceled in 2024 and restarted in 2025 under a new name and with a revamped program as “Naruto Summer Festival: A Fantastic Song and Fireworks Show.”
The venue also moved from its former location along the Muya River to Naruto-Otsuka Sports Park.
Official information
The “Naruto Summer Festival Official Website” is listed as the official source for event information.
Details for 2026, including the event date, venue, transportation, parking, fireworks schedule, and arrangements for severe weather, can also be checked on the Naruto City Official Tourism Website.
Naruto City Summer Fireworks Festival at a Glance
Since 2025, the Naruto City Summer Fireworks Festival has been revamped in both format and venue as “Naruto Summer Festival: A Fantastic Song and Fireworks Show.”
The 2026 event was scheduled to take place at Naruto-Otsuka Sports Park, with Awa Odori, stage performances, festival stalls, and a market followed by music-synchronized fireworks and laser lights.
Admission is free, but crowds are expected, so check transport options and parking conditions before you go.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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