22nd Sasebo Seaside Festival 2026

22nd Sasebo Seaside Festival 2026

Event Overview

Affectionately known as "Sea Fest," the Sasebo Seaside Festival was first held in 2005 as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the designation of Saikai National Park. Since then, it has been held annually with unique themes and citizen participation programs, including sports events and stage live performances. The fireworks festival, held at the Sasebo City General Ground Athletic Stadium surrounded by mountains, features fireworks that resonate with music, creating an exceptional atmosphere. The wide fireworks display, spanning about 1 km along the Aikura River riverbank, can be enjoyed even more lavishly from the special paid viewing seats, leaving spectators in awe of the grand and powerful fireworks. "Zombie Panic, an experiential panic adventure" will be held, where participants aim to escape while solving mysteries. There is a limit on the number of participants due to the time-slot system.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Sasebo City General Ground
  • Address:   
  • Shiiki-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki
  • Public Transportation:   
Matsuura Railway Aiura Station → 10-minute walk
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0956-46-6855 (Secretariat of the Seaside Festival Executive Committee)
  • Parking Number:   
Temporary parking is available around, public transport is recommended, official site check

Event Period

  • September 5 (Saturday) - September 6 (Sunday), 2026
*Fireworks will take place on September 5 (Saturday) at 19:30, held in light rain, canceled in case of severe weather.

Price

Fireworks venue entrance fee: Free/With paid seats: 1 advance ticket 2500 yen, 1 day ticket 3000 yen, 1 day ticket 3000 yen, support seat 3000 yen ~, box seat 20,000 yen ~. Official site check * If fireworks are canceled, non-refundable

Event Category

Fireworks display, festival


The highlight of the Sasebo Seaside Festival will be the Music Wide Fireworks.

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