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The 50th Nakagawa Citizens Festival takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Kajiwara Park field and the Antoku Minami Elementary School grounds. It is a community festival close to Fukuoka City, with stage performances, food trucks and about 2,000 fireworks from two launch points.
Information checked on July 23, 2026: the festival runs from 15:00 to 21:00 and fireworks begin at about 20:10. It proceeds in rain but is cancelled in severe weather, with no postponement.
2026 event information
| Date | August 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Festival hours | 15:00–21:00 |
| Fireworks | From about 20:10; about 2,000 shells |
| Venue | Kajiwara Park field and Antoku Minami Elementary School grounds |
| Access | Festival shuttle available from Hakata-Minami Station |
| Weather | Held in rain; cancelled in severe weather; no rain date |
A local festival rather than only a fireworks show
The afternoon and evening programme includes music, dance and other performances. Around 30 food trucks are planned, and a community dance brings the venue together before the fireworks. The two launch points create a wider and more dynamic view than the shell count alone suggests.
Use the Hakata-Minami shuttle
Hakata-Minami Station is the practical rail gateway from the Fukuoka City area, and an event shuttle is planned from the station. Parking and bicycle parking are available around the area, but capacity and traffic-control rules apply. Visitors unfamiliar with Nakagawa should prefer the shuttle and confirm its final boarding point and last departure.
- Arrive in daylight to identify the shuttle stop, toilets and an agreed meeting point.
- Do not enter the elementary-school building or areas outside the festival boundary.
- Carry water and sun protection for the afternoon programme.
- Check the organiser’s announcement if severe weather is possible; there is no replacement date.
Check the official Nakagawa Citizens Festival site
Compare this community festival with the Susenji Fireworks, or browse the 2026 Fukuoka fireworks calendar.
