Scheduled

The 57th Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival

Name: The 57th Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival
Start: 2026-08-05T19:15
End: 2026-08-05T20:30
Location: Nishi Park Vicinity, Hirose River Riverbed Area, and Kawauchi District

Miyagi 8/5/2026 (Wed)16,000 shells

This festival ended on 8/5/2026 (Wed).See fireworks festivals in Miyagi·See the 8 fireworks calendar

Fireworks count16,000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 450,000 people

Time19:15～20:30

Summary

The Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival began in 1970 as a pre-festival event for the Sendai Tanabata Festival and has built a history spanning over half a century. With approximately 16,000 shells launched annually, it is one of the largest displays in the Tohoku region, and is a rare urban fireworks festival nationwide where grand blooms of fireworks adorn the night sky above the city center as their canvas. The main theme for 2026 is 'HOPE ~ Blooming Together, Flowers for the Future ~,' expressing the wish to fill the night sky with the hope residing in each citizen's heart. Each burst of light weaves together the thoughts and journeys of the people living in Sendai, aiming to become a starting point that illuminates a bright future.