Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival 2026: Time and Entry
The Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 17:30 to 19:00 (October 24 at 17:30 in Japan and South Korea). Tickets are required for entry to all viewing areas, and pedestrian and vehicle restrictions vary by section and time.
The 2026 Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival runs from 17:30 to 19:00 on Saturday, October 24 (Japan).
A paper ticket is required to enter the viewing areas. A purchase record or email confirming selection cannot be used instead.
No tickets will be sold on the day, and stopping on sidewalks or similar areas to watch is also prohibited.
Some pedestrian paths will be restricted from 14:00, and some expressway exits will remain closed until around 21:00.
If the event is canceled due to bad weather, it will not be rescheduled.
The Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival (東京湾大華火祭) will take place at Tokyo Port on October 24, 2026. Fireworks will be launched from 17:30 to 19:00. Tickets are required for all viewing areas. No tickets will be sold at the event.
The schedule and prices are based on the 2026 event information, and traffic restrictions are based on the Metropolitan Police Department’s October 13 notice.
Date and location
The event will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Fireworks will be launched offshore from Harumi Pier (晴海埠頭) in Tokyo Port (東京港). All times below are local time in Japan. The schedule is based on the organizers’ event overview.
Item | 2026 event details
Date | Saturday, October 24
Viewing areas open | 15:30
Fireworks launch | 17:30 to 19:00
Scheduled duration | 90 minutes
Planned number of fireworks | Approximately 12,000
Launch location | Offshore from Harumi Pier, Tokyo Port
Severe weather policy | Cancellation, with no postponement to another day
The event is returning after 11 years. It is part of the 80th anniversary celebrations for Chuo City (中央区) and Minato City (港区). It is organized by the event executive committee and the two cities.
What to watch for
Highlights of the announced program include large fireworks and displays celebrating the two cities. The opening segment at 17:30 is set to feature large fireworks launched together. The 17:50 segment will include fireworks shaped like symbols of the two cities. Fireworks depicting the numbers 8 and 0 are also planned. Official program
· You can watch changes in shape and color as well as the size of the fireworks.
· The direction of the view varies with the position of the offshore launch site and the viewing area.
· A seat’s grade alone does not guarantee an unobstructed view of every firework.
Viewing areas and ticket prices
The viewing areas comprise 23 locations across six zones. The zones are Harumi, Toyomi (豊海), Minato, and Daiba (台場). There are also viewing areas in Toyosu (豊洲) and Ariake (有明). Locations for each site are shown in the official viewing area guide.
Zone | Main viewing locations
Harumi | Harumi Pier Park (晴海ふ頭公園), Harumi Passenger Terminal (晴海客船ターミナル)
Toyomi | Toyomi Sports Park (豊海運動公園)
Minato | Takeshiba Passenger Terminal (竹芝客船ターミナル), Hinode Pier (日の出ふ頭)
Daiba | Odaiba Marine Park (お台場海浜公園)
Toyosu | Toyosu Park (豊洲公園), Toyosu Gururi Park (豊洲ぐるり公園)
Ariake | Ariake Waterfront Park (有明親水海浜公園), Ariake North Greenway Park (有明北緑道公園)
Prices for general viewing areas vary by grade. The amounts below are 2026 ticket prices before fees. Tax is included, but ticket issuance, payment, and other fees are charged separately.
General viewing area grade | Price per person | Example location
A | 5,000 yen | Chair seating at Toyosu Park
S | 7,500 yen | Ariake Waterfront Park
SS | 10,000 yen | Toyosu Gururi Park ②, Ariake North Greenway Park
Assigned seating means watching from a designated seat among the chairs provided. Assigned-zone viewing means finding a spot within a designated zone. You must bring your own picnic mat for assigned-zone viewing.
Resident-priority and general tickets
Resident-priority and general sales have different eligibility requirements. Resident-priority sales have ended. Some remaining seats have been converted to general tickets. Official ticket information
Category | Eligibility | Sales method and status
Resident-priority | Residence in the relevant city both on the application date and when receiving the ticket | Lottery sale ended
General viewing areas | No residency restrictions | First-come, first-served sales
Remaining resident-priority seats converted to general sale | No residency restrictions | Sold for 5,000 yen more than the applicable priority price
Resident-priority eligibility includes Chuo City, Minato City, and Koto City (江東区). The eligible place of residence varies by viewing area. People who have already bought resident-priority tickets cannot also buy the converted remaining seats.
Resident-priority tickets listed at 0 yen in the price table still carry separate fees. They should therefore not be treated as entirely free admission. Check the official ticket seller for current seat availability.
No tickets at the event versus the advance sales deadline
The notice that no tickets will be sold at the event is distinct from the advance sales deadline. The official site explicitly says tickets will not be sold at the event. The general ticket sales table lists a deadline of 10:00 on October 24. The actual deadline varies by payment and collection method. Ticket sales schedule
Notice | What it means when making plans
No tickets sold at the event | Do not plan to arrive without a ticket and buy one there
General sales run until 10:00 on October 24 | This is the posted sales period, not a guarantee that seats will remain
Deadlines vary by payment and collection method | Check the purchase cutoff for your chosen method separately
The official FAQ directs buyers to the Ticket Pia (チケットぴあ) website. Check the sales page to see whether tickets can still be bought on the morning of the event. Completing a purchase and collecting a paper ticket are also separate steps. Official FAQ
Paper tickets and entry routes
You must show a paper ticket to enter. A purchase record or winning notification email is not an acceptable substitute. You cannot enter if you forget or lose your paper ticket. Event-day viewing guide
· Collect your paper ticket using the method you selected when buying it.
· Check the viewing area and gate printed on the ticket.
· Follow the route shown on the official access map.
· Show your ticket at the designated gate.
Viewing areas open at 15:30. Re-entry is not permitted after admission. There is no parking for visitors’ cars or bicycles at the event site.
Anyone arriving later than their companions still needs their own paper ticket. The fact that the purchaser has entered does not grant anyone else admission. Anyone arriving separately must receive their ticket before entering. Entry FAQ
Viewing from sidewalks and traffic restrictions
You cannot stop on sidewalks or similar places to watch the fireworks. The organizers state:
歩道等で立ち止まっての観覧はできません。 Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival official website viewing guide
This means you cannot stop on sidewalks or similar places to watch. A sidewalk that remains open for passage is not necessarily an approved viewing location. This rule applies alongside the ticket requirement for all viewing areas. Organizers’ viewing guide
Road and pedestrian route restrictions
Vehicle and pedestrian restrictions begin and end at different times depending on the location. The following are the main affected sections on October 24, 2026. End times marked “around” are estimates. Metropolitan Police Department’s October 13 notice
Type | Main section | Restriction period
Vehicles | Ring Road No. 2 (環状二号線), from Kachidoki Overpass (勝どき陸橋) to the area in front of Toyosu Market | 15:30 to around 20:10
Vehicles | Parts of the area around Odaiba Marine Park | 15:30 to around 20:10
Vehicles | Parts of Konan 5-chome (港南五丁目) | 15:30 to around 19:00
Pedestrians | Triton Bridge (トリトンブリッジ) | From 14:00 through the rest of the day
Pedestrians | Harumi Bridge (晴海大橋), Toyosu Bridge (豊洲大橋) | 15:30 to around 20:10
Pedestrians | Rainbow Bridge (レインボーブリッジ) port road promenade | 15:00 to around 19:00
Pedestrians | Seaward sidewalk of Kiyari Bridge (木遣り橋), Ariake North Bridge (有明北橋) | 16:30 to around 19:30
End times also vary by road within Minato City. Parts of Kaigan 3-chome (海岸三丁目) are restricted until around 20:10. Pedestrian restrictions on Shinhamazaki Bridge (新浜崎橋) begin at 16:30. They are scheduled to be lifted around 19:00. Minato City traffic restriction information
Shuto Expressway restrictions
The Shuto Expressway mainline and exits are scheduled to reopen at different times. The following are planned times for October 24, 2026. They may change depending on conditions that day. Shuto Expressway restriction notice
Route or facility | Restricted section | Planned time
Route 10 Harumi Line, outbound | Harumi entrance to Shinonome (東雲) JCT, Harumi and Toyosu entrances | Around 17:00 to around 19:10
Route 10 Harumi Line, inbound | Shinonome JCT to Harumi exit, Harumi and Toyosu exits | Around 17:00 to around 21:00
Route 11 Daiba Line, both directions | Shibaura (芝浦) JCT to Ariake JCT | Around 17:00 to around 19:10
Daiba entrance and Shibaura PA | The entrance and parking area | Around 17:00 to around 19:10
Daiba exit | The exit | Around 17:00 to around 21:00
Getting home after the 19:00 finish
Not every route will reopen as soon as the fireworks end. Pedestrian restrictions on Harumi Bridge and Toyosu Bridge continue until around 20:10. Some expressway exits remain closed until around 21:00. This difference becomes clear when the event time is compared with the restriction schedule.
· Distinguish between a map app’s usual shortest route and the event access map.
· The bridges available on the way there may differ from those available on the way back.
· A scheduled reopening time alone is not enough to confirm when you can take a taxi.
· At the site, follow directions from police and event staff.
The Metropolitan Police Department advises using public transportation. Traffic congestion is expected on nearby roads. Check each operator’s notices for train and bus services on the day. Metropolitan Police Department travel guidance
Live and recorded broadcasts
You can watch an official broadcast without going to the site. The live and recorded broadcasts start at different times. The organizers announced the broadcast schedule on October 15, 2026. Official broadcast notice
How to watch | Broadcast time on October 24, 2026 | Format and what to check
Tokyo Bay Network (東京ベイネットワーク) | From 17:25 | Live broadcast; check the reception area
J:COM | 17:25 to 19:15 | Live broadcast; check the broadcast area
J:COM’s YouTube | From 17:25 | Online live stream planned
BS Asahi (BS朝日) | 19:00 to 20:54 | Recorded broadcast; satellite reception required
J:COM lists the YouTube stream on its event page. Check the playback page to see whether it is accessible from overseas. There is no basis for assuming it can be watched in every region. J:COM broadcast and streaming information
The BS Asahi broadcast begins when the fireworks launch ends at the site. The 19:00 broadcast should therefore not be mistaken for a live broadcast. The time is also listed on the broadcaster’s program page. (Confirmed: BS Asahi broadcast, October 24, 2026, 19:00 to 20:54, local time in Japan · source: bs-asahi.co.jp · checked 2026-10-24) BS Asahi program information
Severe weather cancellation and nearby facility closures
If the event is canceled because of severe weather, it will not be postponed to another day. Check the official event site for the cancellation decision. (Confirmed: a cancellation decision is planned for 9:00 a.m. or later on October 24, 2026, with an announcement on the official site, official X account, and other channels · source: tokyo-hanabi-festival.com · checked 2026-10-24) Ticket refund terms depend on whether the fireworks launch has begun. Official ticket refund terms
Situation | Official refund terms
Event canceled before the fireworks launch begins | Ticket face value refunded; all fees excluded
Event stopped after the launch begins | No refund
Cancellation for reasons personal to the purchaser | Cancellations and refunds not accepted
Some public facilities in Koto City will close from noon on October 24. These include Ariake Sports Center (有明スポーツセンター) and facilities associated with Toyosu Civic Center (豊洲シビックセンター). Koto City facility closure notice
· Toyosu Cultural Center (豊洲文化センター)
· Toyosu and Ariake Children’s Library (豊洲・有明こども図書館)
· Residents’ plaza on the 11th floor of Toyosu Civic Center
· Car and bicycle parking at the listed facilities
Koto City says traffic restrictions will not be imposed if the event is canceled. The facility closures above, however, will remain in effect even if it is canceled. Do not assume the facilities will operate normally because of an event cancellation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I watch from a park or sidewalk without a ticket?
All official viewing areas require tickets. Stopping on sidewalks or similar places to watch is also prohibited. A park’s name alone does not mean it is a free viewing area.
Can I enter by showing only my purchase email?
A purchase email alone will not get you in. You must bring a paper ticket. A purchase record or winning notification email cannot replace it.
Do children need tickets?
The official FAQ makes an exception for children watching from a guardian’s lap. It allows one preschool child under age 6 per guardian. In assigned-zone seating, they must watch from within the designated space. Children’s viewing conditions
Do traffic restrictions end when the event ends?
Not all restrictions end at 19:00. Pedestrian restrictions on Harumi Bridge and other routes continue until around 20:10. Some expressway exits are scheduled to reopen around 21:00.
Will the event take place the next day if it rains?
If it is canceled because of severe weather, it will not be postponed to the next day. Check the official announcement on the day to find out whether it will take place. Refund terms also differ between cancellation before the launch and a stoppage after it begins.
Can I watch online from Korea?
J:COM has announced a YouTube live stream. However, no notice was found guaranteeing playback from Korea. Check the official playback page to see whether viewing is available from your location.
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