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Canal City Hakata presents four free Summer Night Live programs from Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 16, 2026. The venue is the B1F Sun Plaza Stage in the centre of the shopping complex.
The lineup changes every night, from electronic music and instrumental performance to city pop and a Japanese ghost-story show. Admission is free, but photography, audio or video recording and reserving places are prohibited, so read the rules before joining the audience.
- August 13–16, 2026
- Free admission
- B1F Sun Plaza Stage
- No photography, recording or place saving
Information checked on August 10, 2026 against Canal City Hakata’s current official event pages. Performances may change or be cancelled, so check the relevant event page on the day.
Four-night performance schedule
| Date | Performance |
|---|---|
| August 13 | Shinichi Osawa, 19:00 |
| August 14 | →Pia-no-jaC←, 19:00 |
| August 15 | Hitomitoi, 19:00 |
| August 16 | Yoshimoto ghost stories, 18:00 and 19:30 |
What to expect each night
DJ and producer Shinichi Osawa appears on August 13. Instrumental duo →Pia-no-jaC← follows on August 14, and singer Hitomitoi performs on August 15. These three shows begin at 19:00.
August 16 switches to a Japanese-language ghost-story program presented by Yoshimoto, featuring Sequence Hayatomo and Daikan. It has two sessions, at 18:00 and 19:30. Visitors who do not understand Japanese can still enjoy the atmosphere, but the storytelling content is primarily verbal.
Audience rules and viewing comfort
Photography, video recording and audio recording are not allowed. Do not leave bags or sheets to reserve a place, and do not eat or drink inside the designated event area. The venue has no special locker or cloakroom for the show.
- Use station or shopping-centre storage before the event if carrying large bags.
- Stand where you can leave without crossing the performance area.
- Follow staff guidance if the audience area reaches capacity.
- Children should stay close to an adult in the evening crowd.
Access and arrival time
Kushida Shrine-mae Station on the Subway Nanakuma Line is about a three-minute walk from Canal City. Hakata Station and Gion Station are also within walking distance, but summer heat and sudden rain can make the walk feel longer.
Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early if you want time for dinner, the fountain show or finding the B1F stage. There is no numbered seating guarantee, and leaving belongings to hold a viewing spot is prohibited.
Combine it with Canal City’s summer program
The live shows can be paired with Canal City’s daytime summer splash program, shopping or dinner. Bring a change of clothes if children use water attractions, and do not enter the performance viewing area in wet clothing that may inconvenience others.
Restaurants are busiest around evening showtime. Eating earlier or booking where possible reduces the risk of missing the start. Confirm each event’s official page on the day for cancellation or operational changes.
Official event pages and nearby guides
Each night has its own official event page. Use the relevant page on the day and the related guides for the rest of your route.
- Summer Night Live official overview
- August 13: Shinichi Osawa official event
- August 14: →Pia-no-jaC← official event
- August 15: Hitomitoi official event
- August 16: Yoshimoto ghost stories official event
- Canal City Hakata access
- Canal summer splash guide
- First-time Fukuoka travel guide
- Fukuoka yatai guide
