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Katsuyama Park Cinema turns the main lawn of Katsuyama Park in central Kokura into an open-air movie venue from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2026. A different film is scheduled at 19:00 each evening, while food, drinks, crafts and activities begin earlier in the day.
Watching the film is free, but every viewer needs a dated QR ticket reserved in advance. Admission is limited to 1,500 people per day and no same-day film tickets are planned. The food, craft and adjacent beer areas can be visited without a movie ticket. Details were checked against the event website on August 12, 2026; availability and weather decisions can change.
Key information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Friday–Sunday, September 11–13, 2026 |
| Venue | Main lawn, Katsuyama Park, 3 Jonai, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu |
| Event hours | Friday from 16:00; Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 |
| Film time | Scheduled from 19:00 each day |
| Film admission | Free; advance QR reservation required; 1,500 people per day |
| Weather | Held in light rain; cancelled in severe weather |
Three-night film schedule
Friday features Back to the Future Part III, Saturday features A Minecraft Movie, and Sunday features Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The program is an outdoor public screening, so picture, sound and comfort will differ from an indoor cinema. The organizer does not state on its information page whether foreign-language subtitles, dubbing or other language support will be available; ask the organizer before booking if the screening language is important to you.
- September 11: Back to the Future Part III
- September 12: A Minecraft Movie
- September 13: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Reserve a free ticket before going
The movie area uses free dated tickets distributed through LivePocket. Each attendee needs one QR ticket, and there is no same-day ticket desk for the films. Reserve the correct date, keep the QR code ready on your phone and cancel through the organizer if your plans change so that the place can be released. Recheck availability because the 1,500-person allocation can close before the published sales period ends.
Food, craft beer and what to bring
Food, drinks, small shops and daytime activities are scheduled around the lawn, and Japan Craft Beer Weekend is held next to the cinema on the same three days. These non-film areas do not require a cinema ticket. Outside food and drinks are not allowed. Visitors may bring a compact chair, but chair users should follow the staff's seating instructions and avoid blocking views. A ground sheet, light layer for the evening, insect protection and hands-free rainwear can make the outdoor wait more comfortable.
Access and weather planning
The lawn is about a 10-minute walk from JR Nishi-Kokura Station and about 20 minutes from JR Kokura Station. Buses stopping at Kitakyushu Shiyakusho-mae leave a walk of about five minutes. Parking immediately beside the park is limited, so rail or bus is the simpler choice during the event. The program proceeds in light rain but can be cancelled in severe weather; check the official site and social accounts before leaving, particularly if rain or strong wind is forecast.
