Latest Events in Hokkaido(July Updated)

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Sapporo Summer Festival | Sapporo

Jul 23–Aug 18, 2026 (UTC+9)

Sapporo

Celebration

The 73rd Sapporo Summer Festival 2026, a traditional summer event in Sapporo, will be held from July 23 to August 18. A variety of events will be held throughout Sapporo to make summer even more vibrant! Major events such as the Odori Park Beer Garden, the Bon Festival, the Susukino Festival, and the Tanuki Festival are some of the largest events where you can fully enjoy a Sapporo summer. Enjoy a beer, the evening breeze, and the Hokkaido summer. The main event dates are as follows: (Please refer to official announcements for any changes) Sapporo Odori Beer Garden, July 23 – August 18, 2026 Hokkaido Bon Odori, August 13 – August 16, 2026 62nd Susukino Festival, August 6 – August 8, 2026 73rd Tanuki Festival, July 23 – August 18, 2026

Jozankei Summer Light Path | Sapporo

Jun 1–Oct 31, 2026 (UTC+9)

Sapporo

Celebration

Bankei Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Display | Sapporo

Aug 8, 2026 (UTC+9)

Sapporo

Celebration

On the evening of August 2, 2025, a vibrant fireworks feast is about to unfold at the Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. From 19:45 to 20:30, the 16th Bankei Summer Festival Large Fireworks Festival will bring visitors a fantastic experience. This conference is not only a visual feast, but also an auditory enjoyment. Visitors can feel the shock of fireworks blooming overhead up close, and experience the thunderous roar and brilliant light. At the same time, the conference also incorporates musical elements, allowing fireworks and musical notes to interweave in the night sky, creating an audio-visual feast. On the day of the event, there will be a variety of food stalls and kitchen carts in the venue, and visitors can enjoy the gorgeous fireworks show while tasting local specialties.

Lake Toyako Long Run Fireworks | Lake Toya Hot Spring

Apr 28–Oct 31, 2026 (UTC+9)

Toyako

Celebration

This year marks the 45th anniversary of this historic fireworks festival. From 8:45 PM to 9:05 PM, a large-scale fireworks display will take place over Lake Toya for 20 minutes (this may be cancelled if wind direction and speed are unstable).

Hokkaido Marathon 2026 | Sapporo

Aug 30, 2026 (UTC+9)

Sapporo

Sports & Fitness

Hakodate Port Festival Hakodate Shimbun Fireworks | Hakodate

Aug 1, 2026 (UTC+9)

Hakodate

Celebration

At 19:45 on August 1, 2026, Hakodate Port's Green Island hosted a unique fireworks extravaganza—the "167th Anniversary of Hakodate's Opening to the Sea: The 71st Hokkaido Fireworks Festival." As night slowly descended over Hokkaido Bay, a giant cluster of fireworks soared into the sky, followed by a series of six acts of fireworks, from wide star trails to waterfalls of fire in the water, each explosion creating golden ripples in the harbor's reflection. In an instant, city lights intertwined with the fireworks, adorning the ancient port city in a dazzling spectacle.

Susukino Festival | Sapporo

Aug 6–Aug 8, 2026 (UTC+9)

Sapporo

Celebration

The Susukino Festival, which adds color to the summer in Susukino, attracts many tourists every year. Traditional events include a portable shrine procession and taiko drum performances. Various performances such as Yosakoi Soran Odori and stage dances are held. During the event, the roadside is transformed into a pedestrian zone every night, with about 100 food stalls selling yakitori, fried noodles and other dishes.

Hokkaido Balloon Festival | Kamishihoro

Aug 7–Aug 9, 2026 (UTC+9)

Kamishihoro

Celebration

The 53rd Hokkaido Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held from August 7th to 9th, 2026 in the summer town of Kazushihoro, where hot air balloons add vibrant color to the town! This year, 34 teams from 18 prefectures across Japan will paint a magnificent and beautiful panorama in the skies above Kazushihoro. The sight of colorful hot air balloons soaring through the air is like a painting. In the early morning, colorful hot air balloons float in the blue sky of Tokachi, and as the sun sets and dusk falls, the glow of the balloons illuminates the cityscape of Kazushihoro. Posters are displayed at various facilities and shops in Kazushihoro and at surrounding tourist attractions. This summer, enjoy unforgettable moments in Kazushihoro while experiencing the harmony between the boundless blue sky and the vast green fields.

Sapporo | HEY-SMITH 20th ANNIVERSARY “ALL OVER JAPAN TOUR” | Zepp

Sep 25, 2026 (UTC+9)

Sapporo

Concerts

Nakafurano Lavender Festival | Nakafurano

Aug 1, 2026 (UTC+9)

Nakafurano

Celebration

The Lavender Festival is held in Nakafurano, the birthplace of lavender tourism. It offers a variety of unique experiences, symbolizing this "fragrant, aromatic, and distinctive town." The lavender fields on Mount Hokusei, the town's symbol, are in full bloom. After nightfall, a spectacular fireworks display will light up the hillside.