24 days between Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, August 30, 2026. It does not run every day — check the calendar on the official website.

What time do the fireworks start?

Launches start at 20:45. Check the official website for further details such as end time.

How many shells are launched?

The number has not been published. The show is known for music-synced staging and, new for 2026, live singing.

It is a 7-minute walk from JR Huis Ten Bosch Station. By car, take the West Kyushu Expressway via Takeo JCT on the Nagasaki Expressway to Sasebo Daito IC, then about 10 minutes.

Is parking available?

Yes — about 5,000 spaces, from 1,000 yen per visit. Hotel guests park free.

Scheduled

Huis Ten Bosch Sparkling Sky Night Show

Name: Huis Ten Bosch Sparkling Sky Night Show
Start: 2026-07-18T20:45+09:00
End: 2026-08-30
Location: Huis Ten Bosch

Nagasaki Prefecture 7/18/2026 (Sat)Not disclosed

This festival ended on 8/30/2026 (Sun).See fireworks festivals in Nagasaki Prefecture·See the 8 fireworks calendar

Huis Ten Bosch Sparkling Sky Night Show — Vivid fireworks dye the night sky

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Huis Ten Bosch Sparkling Sky Night Show — Vivid fireworks dye the night sky

Fireworks countNot disclosed

Expected crowdUndisclosed

TimeTBD

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

Huis Ten Bosch, the European-style theme park in Sasebo, Nagasaki, stages its summer 'Sparkling Sky Night Show' fireworks on 24 days between Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, August 30, 2026. From 20:45, shells launched over the water bloom against the park's canal-side European streetscapes. This year's edition adds a new live-entertainment format pairing the fireworks with live singing, and visitors can also watch from the night pool or aboard the Resort Ship Mariella on Omura Bay. The venue is a 7-minute walk from JR Huis Ten Bosch Station.

Overview

At Huis Ten Bosch in Sasebo, Nagasaki, summer nights belong to fireworks. The 'Sparkling Sky Night Show' runs on 24 days from July 18 to August 30, 2026, with launches starting at 20:45. Shells rise from the sea, and the park's European streetscapes and canals become a foreground unlike any other hanabi venue in Japan. For 2026 the show adds a new layer: a live-entertainment format that pairs the fireworks with live singing. Viewing options go beyond the main grounds — the night pool stays open for those who want the show from the water, and the Resort Ship Mariella cruises Omura Bay during the display. Because the show runs on selected days only, confirm the calendar on the official website before planning your visit. JR Huis Ten Bosch Station is a 7-minute walk from the entrance, and parking starts at 1,000 yen per visit (free for hotel guests).

Details

Date7/18 (Sat)

End date8/30 (Sun)

TimeTBD

VenueHuis Ten Bosch

Address長崎県佐世保市

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: 5000 spaces, 1000 yen per entry, free for hotel guests.）

Organizer0570-064-110 Huis Ten Bosch General Information Navi Dial

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

7 min walk from JR Huis Ten Bosch Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 10 min from Sasebo Daito IC via the West Kyushu Expressway from Takeo JCT on the Nagasaki Expressway.

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to be at your viewing area 30–45 minutes before the 20:45 start. The entrance and the waterfront viewing area are some distance apart, so on a first visit it pays to check the park layout in daylight. Shows run on selected days only — confirm the calendar on the official website beforehand.

Best viewing spots

Huis Ten Bosch's signature style is watching shells launched over the sea framed by its European streetscapes. There are also extra ways to watch — from the night pool, or aboard the Resort Ship Mariella on an Omura Bay cruise.

With kids

With a 20:45 start, pace the day so little ones still have energy for the show. The park gets crowded and dark at night — agree on a meeting point and give children a note with contact details.

Photography tips

Photography is generally free inside the park. Framing the bursts over the European streetscapes and canals gives a night look you won't get in daytime. Be considerate with flash, and keep tripods off the walkways.

Payment

The show is an in-park event, so park admission is required. There are food stalls and restaurants inside the park. Parking starts at 1,000 yen per visit and is free for hotel guests; see the official website for details.

Venue Location

33.1831, 129.7188

Coordinates are accurate to the city level and may differ slightly from the exact venue.

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