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The 367th Chikugogawa Fireworks Festival, scheduled for August 5, 2026, has been cancelled. Kurume City announced the cancellation after the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake because sufficient support arrangements could not be secured and assistance to affected communities must take priority.
There is no August 5 event and no postponement to August 7. The August 6 cleanup has also been cancelled. Do not travel to the river viewing areas for the festival.
Cancellation details
This is a full cancellation, not a weather postponement. The previously announced August 7 backup date will not be used.
| Status | Cancelled |
|---|---|
| Original date | August 5, 2026 |
| Postponement | None |
| August 6 cleanup | Cancelled |
| Reason announced by the city | Emergency-response capacity after the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake and priority for support to affected communities |
Read the official Kurume City cancellation notice
Do not rely on the former transport and venue plan
Earlier information about six viewing areas, traffic restrictions, temporary transport, parking, place-holding and the livestream no longer describes an event taking place in 2026. If you booked parking or another related service, check the provider’s own cancellation or refund instructions.
What had been planned
The cancelled programme was scheduled for 19:40–20:40, with about 12,000 shells from the Nagatoishi and Komorino riverbanks. Viewing areas had been planned at Kyomachi, Sasayama, Komorino, Nagatoishi, Miyaki and Tosu. These details are retained only as a record of the cancelled plan.
Future editions
Chikugogawa Fireworks traces its origins to 1650, but no date or programme for 2027 had been announced as of August 3, 2026. Wait for a new official announcement from Kurume City or the local tourism organization.
For other scheduled displays, see the 2026 Fukuoka fireworks calendar or the Kanmon Strait Fireworks guide, and recheck each organizer’s latest notice before travelling.
