If you’re going out, here are 3 recommended events in Sapporo this weekend [July 12-13, 2025]｜Domingo

If you’re wondering where to go this weekend, we’ve got three recommended events for you to enjoy from July 12th (Sat) to 13th (Sun), including a festival that turns Odori’s pedestrianized street into a festival day, a fireworks display where lights and music are synchronized, and an outdoor event where you can enjoy craft beers from around the world.

2

“Makomanai Fireworks Festival 2025” where light and music are synchronized

The fireworks, music, lighting, and flames will be mixed together to create a spectacular display of 22,000 fireworks, the largest of its kind in Hokkaido! This year, Nihonbashi Marutamaya, which has competed in musical fireworks competitions around the world, and Beniya Aoki Fireworks, which has won the Prime Minister’s Award multiple times at fireworks competitions nationwide, will be launching fireworks again.

In addition to enjoying gourmet food from food trucks, there will also be an opening show by a number of famous artists before the fireworks are launched. Please enjoy the production that can only be seen at the Makomanai Fireworks Festival.

■Saturday, July 12th

Doors open 17:00 / Launch 19:50-20:50 (scheduled)

* In case of bad weather, the next day (Sunday 13th) will be held

■Price:

Advance tickets for arena seats and stand seats: 5,000 to 7,000 yen (plus 500 yen for same-day tickets)

There are also premium areas, royal boxes, etc.

※Elementary school students and above are charged

* Up to one preschool child can ride for free on a parent’s lap. However, if a seat is required, a fee will be charged.

■ Venue: Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium (3-1 Makomanai Park, Minami Ward, Sapporo)

For details and maps of the “T×TGARAGE 13th Makomanai Fireworks Festival 2025” please click here

3

“Sapporo Craft Beer Forest 2025” where you can enjoy craft beer along with live music and delicious food

This event is for craft beer lovers, by craft beer lovers, where domestic and international beers gather at Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort. You can enjoy a good time toasting in the middle of the day at this summer ski resort located in the forest, surrounded by nature.

The atmosphere at the venue will be further enhanced by live music performances and a variety of food to go with the various beers. This is an event that even those who can’t drink alcohol can enjoy.

■Date and time: July 12th (Sat) – 13th (Sun)

12:00 – 18:00 (Last orders 30 minutes before closing)

■Price (tax included):

・One-day participation ticket (5 beer tickets): 4,500 yen

・Two-day participation ticket (5 beer tickets): 5,000 yen *Limited to 500, paper tickets only, sold at the organizing committee store

・Non-alcoholic participation ticket admission fee (participation fee): 1,000 yen (※For all those entering the venue. Free for those under 20 years old)

■ Venue: Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort (410 Bankei, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)

For details and maps of “Sapporo Craft Beer Forest2025”, please click here.

*All information posted is current as of the time of article publication in July 2025.

*All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.