Chiba Fireworks Festivals 2026: Dates, Schedule & Access
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Planning to see Japanese fireworks (hanabi) in Chiba in 2026? This calendar lists 7 fireworks festivals across Chiba, with dates running from August 1, 2026 (Sat) to August 15, 2026 (Sat). The largest is Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa 2026 with about 24,000 fireworks. Dates marked Confirmed are taken from official festival or city websites; Expected dates are estimates based on the usual schedule and will be updated as soon as organizers make official announcements.
Chiba Fireworks Calendar 2026
| Festival | Date & Status | Venue / Access | Fireworks | Admission | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa 2026 幕張ビーチ花火フェスタ2026（第48回千葉市民花火大会） |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:30-20:30 Confirmed |
Makuhari Seaside Park and Makuhari Messe parking lot Kaihimmakuhari Station (JR Keiyo Line) |
24,000 | Paid seats (free invitation seats by lottery) | Official site |
| Ichikawa Citizens' Fireworks Festival 第42回市川市民納涼花火大会 |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:15-20:20 Confirmed |
Edogawa riverbed (Osu 3-chome area) Ichikawa Station (JR Sobu Line) |
14,000 | Free (paid seats 5,000-25,000 yen) | Official site |
| Teganuma Fireworks Festival 手賀沼花火大会2026 |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:00-20:10 Confirmed |
Lake Teganuma waterfront (Kashiwa venues along the Teganuma greenway and Abiko venue at Teganuma Park) Kita-Kashiwa Station or Abiko Station (JR Joban Line) |
— | Free (paid tatami seats at Kashiwa venue) | Official site |
| Matsudo Fireworks Festival 松戸花火大会2026 |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:15-20:20 Confirmed |
Kogasaki riverbed sports plaza on the Edogawa River Matsudo Station (JR Joban Line), approx. 35 min walk |
12,000 | Free (paid sheet seats 3,000-4,000 yen) | Official site |
| Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display 第62回館山観光まつり館山湾花火大会 |
August 8, 2026 (Sat) 19:30-20:30 Confirmed |
Tateyama Bay / Hojo Beach (launched from the Shioiri River mouth jetty) Tateyama Station (JR Uchibo Line) |
5,000 | Free | Official site |
| Choshi Minato Festival Fireworks Display 銚子みなとまつり花火大会 |
August 8, 2026 (Sat) 19:00-20:20 (fireworks from 19:30) Confirmed |
Kagan Park area on the banks of the Tone River Choshi Station (JR Sobu Main Line / Choshi Electric Railway) |
— | Free (paid viewing seats planned) | Official site |
| Kisarazu Port Festival Fireworks Display 第79回木更津港まつり花火大会 |
August 15, 2026 (Sat) 19:05-20:30 Confirmed |
Kisarazu Inner Port (near Kisarazu Station west exit) Kisarazu Station (JR Uchibo Line), approx. 10 min walk |
14,000 | Free (paid viewing seats available) | Official site |
Tips for Visiting Fireworks Festivals in Japan
- Arrive early. Large festivals draw hundreds of thousands of visitors; good free spots fill up 2–4 hours before the show.
- Check the weather. Displays are usually postponed or cancelled in heavy rain — always check the official site (linked above) on the day.
- Trains get crowded. Expect long queues at the nearest station right after the finale; consider waiting 30–60 minutes or walking to a neighboring station.
- Paid seats are sold in advance for most major festivals and are the most comfortable option for visitors.
Looking for other regions? See the full Japan Fireworks Calendar 2026.