*Updated August 13, 2025
Fireworks festivals are a traditional feature of summer in Sapporo.
From mid-July to late September, fireworks festivals are held in various locations throughout Sapporo.
The fireworks events held in various parts of Sapporo vary in scale and presentation, and can be enjoyed by families, couples, and friends alike.
This article provides a list of the dates, locations, and highlights of the major fireworks festivals held in Sapporo. We hope you will find it useful in creating memories of your summer.
July 12, 2025Hokkaido Makomanai Music Fireworks FestivalMakomanai Sekisui Heim StadiumJuly 25, 2025Doshin UHB Fireworks Festivalnear Toyohiragawa Minami 13-joAugust 2, 2025Bankei Summer Festival Fireworks FestivalSapporo Bankei Ski AreaAugust 30, 2025Doshin Mountain Fireworks ~Sky Art Night Sapporo~Sapporo Bankei Ski ResortSeptember 6, 2025Hokkaido Art FireworksMoerenuma ParkSeptember 14, 2025HBA Special Night Doshin Autumn FireworksDaiwa House PREMIST DOME
Makomanai Fireworks Festival
The Makomanai Fireworks Festival is an entertaining show that combines 22,000 fireworks with music, lighting, and flames. Held at the vast Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium, the festival offers a spectacular performance that stimulates both the eyes and ears.
• Date: July 12 (Sat)
• Venue: Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium (Sapporo City, South Ward)
• Number of fireworks launched: Approximately 22,000
Official website
Hokkaido Shimbun/UHB Fireworks Festival
This summer tradition features approximately 4,000 fireworks lighting up the night sky above the Toyohira River. Easily accessible from the city center, the festival offers a spectacular display of light and sound reflected on the river’s surface. This urban fireworks event is unique to Sapporo and attracts families and couples alike.
・Date: July 25 (Fri)
・Venue: Toyohira Riverbank (Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
・Number of fireworks: Approximately 4,000
Official website
16th Bankei Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Display
A spectacular show combining approximately 10,000 fireworks with music. Easily accessible from downtown Sapporo, the venue is surrounded by forest, allowing visitors to lie down and enjoy the show in a relaxed atmosphere. With a wide selection of food trucks and festival stalls, this is a major summer event that the whole family can enjoy.
• Date: August 2 (Sat)
• Venue: Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort (Chuo Ward, Sapporo City)
• Number of fireworks launched: Approximately 10,000
Official website
Hokkaido Shimbun Mountain Fireworks ~Sky Art Night Sapporo~
An event where you can enjoy fantastic fireworks synchronized with music in a quiet space surrounded by nature. The appeal of this event is that you can spend a memorable moment away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Experience an artistic night that stimulates your senses.
• Date: August 30 (Sat)
• Venue: Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort (Chuo Ward, Sapporo City)
• Number of fireworks launched: Approximately 7,000
Official website
Hokkaido Art Fireworks
The appeal of these “art fireworks” lies in the perfect synchronization of music, terrain, and fireworks. The performances by Japan’s top fireworks artists are spectacular programs that stimulate both the eyes and ears. The fusion of Sapporo’s nature and urban culture creates a moving experience that can only be enjoyed here.
• Date: September 6 (Sat)
• Venue: Moerenuma Park (Sapporo City, East Ward)
• Number of fireworks launched: Not disclosed
Official website
HBA Special Night Doshin Shuka Fireworks
An artistic fireworks event held at Daiwa House PREMIST DOME. Award-winning pyrotechnicians from across Japan will light up the autumn night sky with their spectacular displays. Approximately 10,000 fireworks, combined with music and light, will create a moment of silence and emotion.
• Date: September 14 (Sun)
• Venue: Daiwa House PREMIST DOME (Toyohira-ku, Sapporo City)
• Number of fireworks launched: Approximately 18,000
Official website
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