This guide covers three Hokkaido festivals with dates in or extending through September 2026. Hokkaido Art Fireworks was held on September 5; the other entries list their published 2026 schedules.
Quick answer
Hokkaido Art Fireworks was held at Moerenuma Park in Sapporo on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The event used paid advance tickets. Sapporo Autumn Fest is listed for September 11 to October 3, and the Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival is listed nightly through October 31.
September 2026 dates at a glance
| Festival | Dates | Location | Time | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido Art Fireworks 2026 | Sat, Sep 5, 2026 (ended) | Moerenuma Park, Sapporo | Advance entry 15:45; gates 16:00; fireworks scheduled 19:30-around 20:30 | Paid; advance ticket required for the 2026 event |
| Sapporo Autumn Fest | Sep 11-Oct 3 | Odori Park, blocks 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11, Sapporo | 10:00-20:30 | Free; food and drink are charged separately |
| Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival | Nightly, Apr 28-Oct 31 | Lake Toya Onsen lakeside | 20:45, about 20 minutes | Not stated by the organizer |
Hokkaido Art Fireworks 2026
Hokkaido Art Fireworks 2026 was held at Moerenuma Park in Sapporo on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The official site now thanks attendees and confirms that the fireworks event took place at Moerenuma Park.
The 2026 event used paid advance tickets. Advance entry was scheduled for 15:45, gates for 16:00, the fireworks for 19:30, and the finish for around 20:30.
Sapporo Autumn Fest
Sapporo Autumn Fest runs at Odori Park in central Sapporo from September 11 to October 3, 2026. It is a food festival built around the autumn harvest, with producers and restaurants from across Hokkaido taking part.
The festival occupies blocks 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 of Odori Park, organized as seven separate venues with around 300 stalls in total. Each venue has its own theme, so what is served differs from block to block.
The site is open from 10:00 to 20:30. Admission is free; food and drink are charged separately.
Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival
The Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival is not a single-date event. Fireworks are launched over Lake Toya every night from April 28 to October 31, 2026, starting at 20:45 and lasting about 20 minutes. Every evening in September falls within that season.
The display is viewed from the Lake Toya Onsen lakeside. The organizer does not state an admission fee.
The display usually goes ahead in rain, but the organizer states that it may be cancelled when wind direction or wind speed is unstable.
Confirmed comparisons
The two Sapporo events do not overlap
Hokkaido Art Fireworks was held on September 5. Sapporo Autumn Fest is listed to open on September 11, six days later, and run until October 3. The events do not share any dates.
Admission and tickets
The 2026 Hokkaido Art Fireworks event used paid advance tickets. At Sapporo Autumn Fest, admission is free; food and drink are charged separately. The Lake Toya official page checked for this article does not state an admission fee.
Published operating times
Hokkaido Art Fireworks was scheduled to finish at around 20:30. The Lake Toya display starts at 20:45 and lasts about 20 minutes. Sapporo Autumn Fest operates from 10:00 to 20:30.
Published weather policies
The Lake Toya organizer states that the display usually goes ahead in rain but may be cancelled when wind direction or wind speed is unstable.
Official information note
The Hokkaido Art Fireworks information above is retained as a record of the published 2026 schedule. The official site now confirms that the September 5 fireworks took place. Sapporo Autumn Fest and Lake Toya schedules can change, and visitors should confirm the current details on each official source before arranging travel.