【August 2026】5 Fireworks Festivals in Fukuoka | Dates, Locations, and Highlights
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In August, Fukuoka has many fireworks events every week. You can enjoy large fireworks over the strait, and also local fireworks at riverside summer festivals and town festivals.
This time, we picked up 5 fireworks festivals and summer festivals with fireworks scheduled in Fukuoka Prefecture in August 2026.
367th Chikugo River Fireworks Festival, Kurume City
This traditional fireworks festival in Kurume City has a history of more than 350 years. The fireworks reflected on the Chikugo River are very beautiful, and about 12,000 fireworks are launched. It is one of the most famous fireworks festivals in Kyushu because of its large scale and long history.
| Name | 367th Chikugo River Fireworks Festival |
| Launch Site | Nagatoishi riverside area and Komorino riverside area, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| Date and Time | Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 19:40-20:40 |
| Number of Fireworks | About 12,000 |
| Access | By train: 10 minutes on foot from JR Kurume Station *Paid shuttle buses run from Nishitetsu Kurume Station. By car: Official parking lot by reservation only (Kurume Hyakunen Park) *About 25 minutes on foot to the venue |
Yume HANABI 2026, Ogori City
Yume HANABI will be held for the 55th time this year. It is a popular summer event in the local area and has become a traditional event in Ogori. The theme for 2026 is “To a Beloved Future.” There will also be many food stalls.
| Name | Yume HANABI 2026 |
| Launch Site | Homan River riverside area in front of Ogori Sports Park, Oho, Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| Date and Time | Saturday, August 8, 2026, 20:00-20:45 |
| Number of Fireworks | About 8,000 |
| Access | By train: About 30 minutes on foot from Nishitetsu Ogori Station on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line About 20 minutes on foot from Oitai Station on the Amagi Railway *Nishitetsu Oho Station is expected to be very crowded. Please use Nishitetsu Ogori Station or Oitai Station on the Amagi Railway. |
We visited this event before. Read our visit report here
39th Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival, Kitakyushu City
This is a large fireworks festival. The Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival started in 1988 as a joint event by Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki. It began as a welcoming fire to remember people who had passed away, and also to share the message that the Kanmon hometown area is full of energy. This year is the 39th festival. All areas around the venue are paid areas.
| Name | 39th Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival |
| Launch Site | Around Nishikaigan, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City |
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| Date and Time | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 20:00-20:30 |
| Number of Fireworks | About 18,000 |
| Access | By train: About 5 minutes on foot from JR Mojiko Station (Moji side) About 20 minutes on foot from JR Shimonoseki Station (Shimonoseki side) |
Amagi River Fireworks Festival, Asakura City
One of the highlights is Amagi Bridge over the Koishiwara River, which is lit up with lanterns. After the fireworks, a memorial event called “Nagare Kanjo” is held, and about 60 to 70 lanterns are floated on the Amagi River. Around the venue, there will also be about 100 food stalls.
| Name | Amagi River Fireworks Festival |
| Launch Site | Downstream of Amagi Bridge on the Koishiwara River, Amagi, Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| Date and Time | Saturday, August 22, 2026, 19:40-21:00 |
| Number of Fireworks | About 4,000 |
| Access | By train: About 10 minutes on foot from Amagi Railway Amagi Station, or about 15 minutes on foot from Nishitetsu Amagi Station *Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue on the day of the event. |
Nakagawa Citizens’ Festival, Nakagawa City
Nakagawa Citizens’ Festival is a summer festival in Nakagawa City. You can enjoy stage events, food trucks, a group dance, and fireworks. In 2026, it is scheduled for Saturday, August 22. At night, about 2,000 fireworks will be launched. It is easy to visit from Fukuoka City, and it is a good choice for people who want to enjoy a relaxed summer festival atmosphere.
| Name | Nakagawa Citizens’ Festival |
| Launch Site | Nakagawa Minami Junior High School and nearby fields, 1-1-1 Kajihara, Nakagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| Date and Time | Saturday, August 22, 2026 Fireworks: 20:10-20:40 / Festival: 15:00-21:00 |
| Number of Fireworks | About 2,000 |
| Access | Shuttle buses are available from Hakata-Minami Station. |
