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Tenjin Summer Festival turns the plaza beside Fukuoka City Hall into a nightly summer festival for 38 days. It combines a large dance tower, bon dancing, food stalls and traditional games with Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks decorations and selected night-game screenings.
Official information checked on July 22, 2026. The festival is already under way and is scheduled to continue through August 23.
2026 event information
| Dates | July 17–August 23, 2026; scheduled daily |
|---|---|
| Hours | 17:30–22:00; last order 21:45 |
| Venue | Fukuoka City Hall West Side Plaza, 1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo Ward |
| Bon dancing | Around 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00, approximately 30 minutes each |
What to expect
The dance programme mixes the traditional Tanko Bushi with pop songs. Beginners can join by following the people around the tower. The approximately 32 planned food and game stalls include grilled ramen, yakisoba, karaage, gyoza, yakitori, fruit candy and shaved ice, as well as super-ball scooping and target shooting.
On selected Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks night-game days, the venue also shows the game during festival hours. Day games are not screened, and a night game may continue after the screen closes at 22:00. Check the organiser’s current schedule if baseball is your main reason for visiting.
Access from Tenjin
The plaza is in central Tenjin beside Fukuoka City Hall. It is a short walk from Tenjin Station on the Airport Line, Tenjin-minami Station on the Nanakuma Line and Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station. Public transport is simpler than looking for parking in the city centre.
Visitor tips
- Bring water and take breaks; early evening can still be extremely hot.
- Do not bring outside food or drinks into the venue.
- The venue is smoke-free except for the designated smoking area.
- Keep bags and valuables with you, especially around shared tables.
- Programmes may be cancelled or changed because of bad weather.
Official Tenjin Summer Festival website
If your route includes Hakata Station, see the Hakata Summer Festival 2026 guide. For a different evening market atmosphere, see the Fukuoka Castle Night Market guide.