Written by Patrick Balfe
This year’s Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festival will take place on August 2, celebrating its 48th anniversary.
What happens?
As one of the country’s biggest fireworks displays, the event sees over 20,000 fireworks shot from different angles across Makuhari Beach. Over 4,000 of those blasts will be sent over the ocean, creating shimmering reflections of various traditional, musical, and special effects fireworks that are up to 150 meters in diameter.
2026 also commemorates the 900th anniversary of the founding of Chiba Prefecture.
Tickets 2026
Tickets for the 2026 edition go on sale on May 22 and 1 p.m.
There are eight viewing areas and 12 ticket types, including group and pair tickets and wheelchair-accessible tickets. Tickets range in price from ¥2,500 to ¥50,000, and some ticket types are already selling out. The festival area will also include a variety of food, drink, and souvenir stands.
If you live in Chiba, you can apply for a free seat. Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. on May 19, 2026.
Schedule
The fireworks display will run from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on August 1. The Makuhari Seaside Park event area will be open from 4:30 p.m., and the Messe Parking Lot will be open from 4 p.m.
How to get there
The closest parking is at Messe Parking Lot, and space is limited, so it’s recommended to come by public transport. The closest station is Kaihin Makuhari Station on the JR Keiyō line, a roughly 20-minute walk to the event area.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 0.8 km from Kaihin-Makuhari Station Keiyō Line (JE14)
