Scheduled
The 63rd Wakkanai Minato Antarctic Festival Grand Fireworks Display
Hokkaido 8/2/2026 (Sun)Approx. 2,500 shells
This festival ended on 8/2/2026 (Sun).See fireworks festivals in Hokkaido·See the 8 fireworks calendar
Fireworks countApprox. 2,500 shells
Expected crowd約1万2000 people
Time20:30～21:15
Views0
Summary
The 'Wakkanai Minato Antarctic Festival' is held annually in August in Wakkanai City, Hokkaido, and typically attracts over 10,000 visitors. A grand fireworks display marks the finale of the festival, with approximately 2,500 shells to be launched in 2026. The festival also features two dances—the 'Hokkai Teppen Odori' and 'Nankyoku Odori'—as well as a tourism and local products fair and the Wakkanai Fukukō boat race. In case of stormy weather, the event will be postponed to the following day, Monday the 3rd.
Overview
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Details
Date8/2 (Sun)
End date8/2 (Sun)
Time20:30～21:15
VenueAround the North Breakwater Dome
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingNo
Organizer0162-23-6861 Port and Airport Division Planning Group, Wakkanai City Hall
稚内観光協会
The 63rd Wakkanai Port Antarctic Festival Grand Fireworks Festival - Watching fireworks rise up over the sea surface is something only possible along the coast