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The 102nd Iizuka Fireworks Festival is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026, at Nakano-shima on the Onga River. About 7,000 fireworks, including large set pieces such as a Niagara-style display, make this one of the main fireworks events in the Chikuho area.
Information checked on July 23, 2026: the planned time is 20:00–21:30. Viewing is free. If severe weather prevents the event, the reserve date is Monday, September 28.
2026 event information
| Date | September 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | 20:00–21:30 planned; finishing time may change |
| Reserve date | September 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Onga River Nakano-shima, Iizuka |
| Scale | About 7,000 shells |
| Admission | Free |
Easy access by train and bus
The city lists the venue as about five minutes on foot from JR Shin-Iizuka Station and about one minute from Iizuka Bus Center. These estimates are for ordinary conditions; crowd controls, stalls and closed streets will make the same route slower on the night.
Public transport is preferable even if parking information is later announced. After the finale, station entrances may be controlled and trains can be crowded, so check the last service and allow extra time for transfers.
What to expect
The festival began in 1922 and has become a major local event, with food stalls around the central area. The open river setting gives a broad view, while the large set-piece fireworks are a special feature. Final programme details and traffic restrictions were still pending when checked.
- Arrive early enough to locate the station route before dark.
- Keep away from river edges and restricted launch areas.
- Carry cash as some temporary stalls may not accept cards.
- Check the event decision on the day if rain, lightning or strong wind is forecast.
Check the official Iizuka City notice
Compare the Yukuhashi Kosumoppe display on the following day, or return to the Fukuoka fireworks calendar.
