Schedule & Parade Times

Schedule 2026

Start times differ by day. Parades run until about 21:30 (the final daytime parade ends around 15:00).

AUG

Sat

Eve Festival (Zenyasai)

Eve festival at the Aoi-umi Park special stage. At the venue you can see the large nebuta floats up close. In 2026 daytime events are expected from around 10:00; please confirm exact times on the official page.

Eve FestivalRassei LandAoi-umi Park

AUG

Sun

Evening parade (children's & large nebuta)

Start 19:00

Parade approx. 19:00–21:30

Traffic approx. 18:00–21:40

About 10 children's nebuta and 15 large nebuta parade through the city at night.

Evening paradeChildren's nebutaLarge nebuta

AUG

Mon

Evening parade (children's & large nebuta)

Start 19:00

Parade approx. 19:00–21:30

Traffic approx. 18:00–21:40

About 10 children's nebuta and 15 large nebuta parade at night.

Evening paradeChildren's nebutaLarge nebuta

AUG

Tue

Evening parade (large nebuta)

Start 18:45

Parade approx. 18:45–21:30

Traffic approx. 18:00–21:40

About 20 large nebuta parade. Judging gets underway from this day.

Evening paradeLarge nebuta

AUG

Wed

Evening parade (large nebuta)

Start 18:45

Parade approx. 18:45–21:30

Traffic approx. 18:00–21:40

About 20 large nebuta parade. Judging results from Aug 2–5 are tallied.

Evening paradeLarge nebuta

AUG

Thu

Evening parade & awards announcement

Start 18:45

Parade approx. 18:45–21:30

Traffic approx. 18:00–21:40

The awards are announced on this day. Winning nebuta parade with their award plaques on Aug 6 and 7.

AwardsWinning nebutaLarge nebuta

AUG

Fri

Daytime parade

Start 13:00

Parade approx. 13:00–15:00

Traffic approx. 12:50–15:30

On the final day, about 20 large nebuta parade in the daytime, ending around 15:00 — a more relaxed time to watch.

Daytime paradeFinal day

AUG

Fri

🎆 72nd Aomori Fireworks Festival & Floating Nebuta

Time approx. 19:15–21:00

Venue Aomori Port

About 4 large nebuta including award winners are carried on barges across the harbor.

Fireworks details

🏆 Judging from Aug 2–5 is tallied and the awards are announced on Aug 6. Winning nebuta parade with their award plaques on Aug 6 and 7.

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Full festival (Aug 2-7) Final-day parade (Aug 7)

Reserved seats (parade)Reserved seats

Aug 2–6 parade seats

4,000 yen / person

Aug 7 daytime nebuta seats

4,000 yen / person

Aug 7 daytime nebuta + fireworks set

9,500 yen / person

Wheelchair seat (wheelchair user)

3,200 yen / person

Wheelchair seat (companion)

4,000 yen / person (up to 2 companions per user)

All prices include tax and a guidebook. Prices confirmed as of July 20, 2026. Seats may sell out. Check the official sales page for the latest prices and availability.

See seats on the official site

Please note This is not the official website of the Aomori Nebuta Festival Executive Committee or the Aomori Fireworks Committee. Details may change. Please check the official sites for the latest information.

Official schedule & route Official route map