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Explore all Season at a glance
Nagasaki has 5 fireworks festivals on the calendar, running from May 2 to September 5. The busiest month is August, with 2 festivals.
4 of the 5 shows fall on a Saturday or Sunday, spread across 2 different venues.
The season opens with Huis Ten Bosch Sky Orchestra Fireworks (May 2) and closes with Sasebo Fireworks Festival｜Sasebo Seaside Festival (September 5).
- May: 1
- July: 1
- August: 2
- September: 1
Huis Ten Bosch Sky Orchestra Fireworks
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Time: 20:45–20:55 · Prefecture: Nagasaki
📅 Sat, May 2🕐 8:45 PM – 8:55 PM
Nagasaki Minato Matsuri Fireworks Festival
Discover the full details of the 'Nagasaki Minato Matsuri Fireworks Festival 2026,' a quintessential summer event in Nagasaki. This guide covers the event overview, access to the venue, hidden spots to avoid crowds, and information on paid seating. The spectacle of approximately 10,000 fireworks launched over Nagasaki Port, set against the city's stunning nightscape, is a must-see.
📅 Sat, July 25
Nagasaki – Tsushima Izuhara Port Festival Fireworks
The Tsushima Izuhara Port Festival Fireworks is held in Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, on this island at Japan’s border. Every year in early August, approximately 4,000 fireworks illuminate the night sky and waters of Izuhara Port in a breathtaking display. This guide covers everything you need to know about the 2026 event, including access and highlights.
📅 Sun, August 2
Nagasaki – Shimabara Water Festival Fireworks
A detailed guide to the “Shimabara Onsen Gamadasu Fireworks Festival,” held at Shimabara Port on 2026年8月27日(木). One of Kyushu’s leading fireworks displays, featuring approximately 2,000 fireworks lighting up the night sky. Includes access information and recommended viewing spots.
📅 Thu, August 27🕐 Fireworks launch time: 20:15～ (approximately 30 minutes planned)📍 Shimabara Port area, Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture (breakwater on the south side of Shimabara Outer Port)
Sasebo Fireworks Festival｜Sasebo Seaside Festival
Information on the 2026 fireworks festival in Sasebo City. The Sasebo Seaside Festival will be held from Saturday, September 5 to Sunday, September 6, with the fireworks launching from 19:30 on the 5th. The venue is near the Ainoura River riverbank behind the Sasebo City General Ground. Here is a summary of the dates, venue, and access information.
📅 Sat, September 5📍 Near the Ainoura River riverbank behind the Sasebo City General Ground
🎆 Make a trip of it — tours near the fireworks
Day tours departing from the nearest city — tour by day, fireworks by night.
