What time do the fireworks run?

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 19:30–20:30. A stage event runs from 17:00.

How many shells are launched?

About 8,000 shells are planned, launched by Ikushima Enka, a fireworks house based in Bungo-Ono City.

Are there paid seats?

Yes — paid viewing sections and stair seats go on sale in early July. See the official website for details.

Scheduled

Oita 'Dream' Fireworks 2026

Name: Oita 'Dream' Fireworks 2026
Start: 2026-08-29T19:30+09:00
End: 2026-08-29T20:30+09:00
Location: Upstream of Benten Ohashi Bridge, Oita River

Oita 8/29/2026 (Sat)Approx. 8000 shells

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Oita 'Yume' Fireworks 2026 - Colorful fireworks bloom in the night sky at Oita City's fireworks festival

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Oita 'Yume' Fireworks 2026 - Colorful fireworks bloom in the night sky at Oita City's fireworks festival

Fireworks countApprox. 8000 shells

Expected crowdTBD

Time19:30～20:30

AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

Oita Yume Hanabi 2026 lights up the Oita River just upstream of Benten-Ohashi Bridge in Oita City, Oita, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Some 8,000 shells launch over one hour from 19:30 to 20:30, produced by Ikushima Enka, a fireworks house based in Bungo-Ono City. A stage event warms up the riverbank from 17:00, and paid viewing sections and stair seats go on sale in early July — a good option for anyone who wants a guaranteed view. The venue is about 10 minutes by taxi from JR Oita Station or 15 minutes by car from the Oita Interchange.

Overview

The 2026 edition of Oita Yume Hanabi takes place on Saturday, August 29, along the Oita River upstream of Benten-Ohashi Bridge in Oita City. The program runs from 19:30 to 20:30 and carries about 8,000 shells, produced by Ikushima Enka, the fireworks house based in neighboring Bungo-Ono City. The riverbank opens early: a stage event starts at 17:00, two and a half hours before the first launch. Paid viewing sections and stair seats go on sale in early July, so securing one in advance takes the guesswork out of finding a spot on the free banks. Food stalls gather along the venue for the pre-show hours, and parking is arranged at Heiwa Shimin Koen, the 54-block lot and the Motocho temporary lot — check the official website for details. The venue is about 10 minutes by taxi from JR Oita Station, or roughly 15 minutes by car from the Oita IC on the Oita Expressway.

Details

Date8/29 (Sat)

End date8/29 (Sat)

Time19:30～20:30

VenueUpstream of Benten Ohashi Bridge, Oita River

Address大分県大分市

Crowd levelMedium ★★☆☆☆

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: Heiwa Civic Park, Block 54 Parking Lot, Motomachi Temporary Parking Lot. See official website for details.）

OrganizerOita 'Dream' Fireworks Executive Committee Office

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

Approx. 10 min by taxi from JR Oita Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 15 min from Oita Expwy Oita IC

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to be at your viewing position 30–45 minutes before the 19:30 start — good free spots fill early. For paid viewing sections and stair seats, arrive before launch after purchasing in advance. A stage event runs from 17:00, so coming early lets you wait comfortably.

With kids

The riverside venue draws large crowds and gets dark at night. Give children a note with contact details and agree on a meeting point. With the stage event from 17:00, arriving early works well for families with small children.

Photography tips

Photography is free. Benten-Ohashi Bridge and the river surface make classic foregrounds, and with about 8,000 shells there is plenty worth capturing on video. Keep tripods out of the flow of people, especially in crowded sections.

Payment

Viewing is divided between free areas and paid viewing sections and stair seats, which go on sale in early July. Food stalls generally take cash, so carry plenty of small bills and coins. Parking is planned at Heiwa Shimin Koen, the 54-block lot and the Motocho temporary lot — see the official website for details.

Venue Location

33.2267, 131.6234

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

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