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Kita Ward Fireworks Festival 2026

The Kita Ward Fireworks Festival 2026 is an autumn display along the Arakawa River in Tokyo's Kita Ward and neighboring Kawaguchi. Scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, the event, themed "RED×BLUE SPARKLE GATE," features a combination of fireworks, drone performances, choreographed lighting, and music.

Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Kawaguchi, Kita Ward
Status
Recently ended
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Kita Ward Fireworks Festival 2026

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Highlights

  • Combined fireworks, drone performances, choreographed lighting, and music
  • Theme "LOVE - The Light of Feelings" with title "RED×BLUE SPARKLE GATE"
  • Fireworks performance by specialists Margaux
  • Drone show directed by Red Cliff inspired by the theme of love
This annual autumn spectacle, taking place along the Arakawa Riverbed (Akabane Venue) and Iwabuchi Floodgate (Kawaguchi Venue), is set for September 26, 2026. The 2026 edition, titled "RED×BLUE SPARKLE GATE," adopts "LOVE - The Light of Feelings" as its central theme, integrating various elements to create an immersive nighttime experience.

The festival's program includes fireworks by specialists Margaux, designed with a new arrangement for the event, and a drone show directed by light show creator Red Cliff, telling a story inspired by the theme of love. It also highlights a local identity, with fireworks portraying a story centered around the "holy land of Japanese sake." The riverside setting offers unique viewing opportunities, including fireworks reflected on the water and diagonally launched displays visible from the opposite bank.

Free viewing areas open at 3:00 PM, with the main fireworks and entertainment running from 6:30 PM to 7:40 PM. Paid seating options, such as pair seats, family tables, and general fan zones, are also available for spectators. The festival has been recognized as a top-ranked fireworks display by Walkerplus.

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