A seaside summer festival featuring the night sky over Sasebo and a variety of activities
Sasebo Seaside Festival
The 2026 edition of Sasebo Seaside Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/09/05 〜 2026/09/06Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year
- Location
- Sasebo City General Ground
- Area
- Nagasaki Prefecture・Sasebo City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 50 min–2 h 20 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- All seats for fireworks viewing are paid
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A seasonal Sasebo event featuring fireworks, food stalls, festival games, stage performances, and hands-on activities for families. In 2026, it was held at Sasebo City General Ground.
About Sasebo Seaside Festival
Sasebo Seaside Festival is a local event that brings color to summer in Sasebo.
The program includes fireworks, food stalls, festival games, hands-on activities for families, and stage performances.
Sasebo City General Ground was listed as the venue for 2026, and the event was designed to offer something for local residents and visitors to enjoy.
Source: させぼシーサイドフェスティバル | イベント | 【公式】長崎観光/旅行ポータルサイト ながさき旅ネット
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the fireworks lighting up the summer night sky.
In addition to the fireworks, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including food, festival games, stage performances, music, and dance.
Past events have also featured performances by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Band and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Drum Team, public ship tours, and sports competitions, bringing a diverse program to the venue.
Source: させぼシーサイドフェスティバル - Wikipedia
A seaside summer festival featuring the night sky over Sasebo and a variety of activities
What to expect
At the venue, you can enjoy food and festival games while watching stage performances.
Hands-on activities for families are also listed, and visitors can watch fireworks lighting up the night sky during the evening program.
Past programs have included music performances, dance, public ship tours, sightseeing cruises, and sports competitions, with a variety of activities offered in different years.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
参加費：花火観覧は全席有料
Location and access
- Venue and address
Sasebo City General Sports Ground (Mubanchi, Shiiki-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki)
- Train and bus
Get off at Daigaku Station on the Matsuura Railway, then walk about 15 minutes.
From the Sasebo Station bus stop, take a bus bound for Ainoura Sanbashi or Ainoura Junkan, and get off at Sogo Ground-mae after about 40 minutes.
- By car
Parking is not available at the venue.
Traffic restrictions are planned around the venue.
- Parking
Please use the temporary parking lot.
Event venue 長崎県佐世保市 佐世保市総合グラウンド
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)
In 2026, the event was held on September 5 (Sat) and the 6th (Sun), with fireworks scheduled for the first night.
The event was listed as running from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the 5th and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the 6th.
The fireworks were scheduled to begin at September 57:30 p.m., and the information states that the 2026 event has ended.
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
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 Nagasaki Prefecture / Sasebo City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
There is no parking at the venue, so if you plan to come by car, make arrangements to use a temporary parking lot.
Crowds are expected around the venue before and after the fireworks begin, so public transportation or the recommended access routes are the safer choice.
Some information states that all seats for fireworks viewing are paid, so you should check viewing arrangements in advance.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions introduced include Kujukushima Visitor Center, Kujukushima Sightseeing Boat, Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort, and Kujukushima Aquarium Umi Kirara.
Also mentioned are Ishidake Observatory and Yumiharidake Observatory, both offering scenic views, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Museum, where visitors can learn about history.
If you plan to visit these places along with the festival, please check each facility's operating status and visitor information individually.
ハウステンボス
長崎県佐世保市にあるテーマパーク
ハウステンボス美術館
長崎県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
九十九島パールシーリゾート
長崎県佐世保市にある水族館・遊覧船などの複合施設
佐世保市博物館島瀬美術センター
長崎県佐世保市にある美術館
海上自衛隊佐世保史料館
長崎県佐世保市にある史料館
Origins and History of Sasebo Seaside Festival
The festival began in 2005 as the successor to the Saikai American Festival, which had been held around the same time of year through 2002.
The first event was held on a redevelopment site near Sasebo Station in Shinko-cho. From the 3rd event in 2007 onward, Sasebo Station Minato-guchi Plaza became the main venue.
The 2026 event information subsequently listed Sasebo City General Ground as the venue.
Official information
The Sasebo Seaside Festival website is listed as the official site.
For the latest information on event dates, activities, and transportation, it is best to check announcements from the organizers.
The phone number for the Sasebo Seaside Festival Executive Committee is also listed as a contact.
Sasebo Seaside Festival at a Glance
Sasebo Seaside Festival is an event in Sasebo featuring fireworks, food stalls, festival games, hands-on activities, and stage performances.
In 2026, the event was held at Sasebo City General Ground on September 5 and the 6th, with fireworks scheduled for the first night.
There is no parking at the venue, so use public transportation or a temporary parking lot. If you plan to visit nearby attractions as well, check each facility's information.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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