The 5th Day the Expo Night Sky Becomes Art 2026, organized by the Expo Fireworks Project Executive Committee, will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at the East Plaza of Expo Commemoration Park in Suita, Osaka.
Billed as the last large-scale fireworks event of the year in the Kansai region (see the note below), the event fills the late-autumn night sky with about 15,000 fireworks, music, and drones. In its fifth year, it will present drone art themed on the Tower of the Sun for the first time, along with music fireworks created in a special collaboration with FM802.
The organizers hope the event becomes an annual tradition that families, couples, and friends look forward to each season, and that visitors will find themselves saying things like "We're glad we chose this place for this year's last fireworks" or "Which seat should we try next year?" as they look back on the year under the same night sky.
All seats are reserved. Tickets are on sale through the official website and various ticket agencies.
Official website: banpakuhanabi.jp
Note: The claim refers to fireworks festivals with 10,000 or more fireworks launched among those held in the two urban prefectures and four prefectures of the Kansai region in 2026 (as of October 2026, according to the organizer).
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvrOWkoEiJ0
Seeing the Tower of the Sun Again, This Time with Someone Special
Illustrative images of the drone show.
This year's drone show will include drone art themed on the Tower of the Sun, the symbol of Expo Commemoration Park. Loved by many people for more than half a century since the 1970 Osaka Expo, the tower will appear this year as lights of drones floating in the night sky over the Hokusetsu area.
Visitors can look up at the light art with family or loved ones while sharing memories such as "I came here when I was a kid," and add new memories to a place they once visited.
Fireworks Set to Music Selected by FM802
Takuto Onuki (大抜卓人)
As a special program marking the fifth edition, the event collaborates with FM802, launching fireworks in time with songs selected by FM802. DJ Takuto Onuki (大抜卓人) will also appear at the venue on the day.
Visitors can listen to the music while watching the fireworks spread out in front of them, and take a slow moment with someone special amid busy days.
Choosing a Seat for About 15,000 Fireworks
This year the venue moves to the East Plaza, where a wide fireworks display will spread out directly in front of the audience. About 15,000 fireworks, which the organizer describes as the largest scale in Kansai, will be launched in time with music, along with the latest drone show.
All seats are reserved, so there is no need to stake out a spot, and visitors can take their seats in advance. Seat types are available to suit families as well as couples and other special occasions.
- Panorama Seat: A seat offering a front-facing view of the entire venue. Child pricing is available, which makes it suited to families watching together.
- Premium Front Seat: Located in the front area of the venue close to the launch site, where the fireworks spread out right in front of the viewer.
- Dynamic Seat: A seat from which visitors look up at the night sky to take in the size and presence of the fireworks overhead.
- VIP Seat: A dedicated area with hospitality features including shuttle transfer or parking, a blanket, a dedicated food booth (with food and drink tickets included), and dedicated restrooms.
Sales status, prices, and conditions for each seat are listed on the ticket page of the official website.
- Seat types, prices, and ticket purchase: https://banpakuhanabi.jp/ticket/
Spending the Whole Day at the Park
In addition to the evening fireworks and drone show, the day includes the Hokusetsu Culture Festival, food, and strolling around the park. Visitors can arrive early and spend the day in the park.
- 11:00 AM, Hokusetsu Culture Festival at Festival Plaza: At Festival Plaza, the venue for Ramen EXPO, stages and booths bring together the appeal of the seven cities and three towns of Hokusetsu. Visitors can enjoy local culture and food along with ramen from well-known shops.
- 12:00 PM, East Plaza fireworks viewing area opens: A food area with a total of 25 shops will be set up in the East Plaza, with one new shop added. The lineup includes a variety of food, including popular Kansai restaurants. A walk around the park before the show is also an option, and the autumn leaves of the season can be enjoyed.
- 7:00 PM, Fireworks, music, and drone show begins: About 15,000 fireworks, music, and drones will color the night sky.
Program details and times may change. For food and drink prices and conditions, check the information for each program.
The event is held outdoors, so visitors are advised to wear warm clothing such as winter outerwear. For access and day-of visitor information, check the official website beforehand.
Event-Only Goods
Original "Day the Expo Night Sky Becomes Art" goods will be sold at the venue. Three venue-exclusive items are available in limited quantities.
Mock fireworks shell keychain (illustrative image)
Mock Fireworks Shell Keychain: ¥1,100 (tax included)
A keychain modeled on the fireworks shells launched at fireworks festivals. The body features the event name, and several cord types and colors are available. It can be attached to a bag or pouch.
A4 clear file (illustrative image)
A4 Clear File: ¥550 (tax included)
A clear file with a vivid, artistic design that suits the event. It is practical, and it can also be displayed in a room like a poster.
Acrylic magnet (illustrative image)
Acrylic Magnet: ¥880 (tax included)
A magnet to remember the night when fireworks, music, and drones performed together. The back is magnetic, so it can be stuck in various places.
- Sales location: Special tent inside the East Plaza, Expo Commemoration Park
- Sales start: Saturday, November 21, 2026, around 3:00 PM (planned)
Sales end as soon as the planned quantity sells out.
Looking Ahead to Next Year
The organizers hope the event becomes a late-autumn tradition for visitors, whether they come as a couple this year, as a family next year, or with the same group every year. Visiting the same place in the same season makes it possible to notice changes and to share words about them. The event aims to be a night that leaves visitors talking about next year on the way home.
Event Overview
- Event Name: The 5th Day the Expo Night Sky Becomes Art 2026
- Date and Time: Saturday, November 21, 2026. Gates open at 12:00 PM, and the show starts at 7:00 PM (planned)
- Venue: Expo Commemoration Park, East Plaza (Senri Banpaku Koen, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture)
- Organizer: Expo Fireworks Project Executive Committee
- Co-organizer: Expo Commemoration Park Management Partners
- Cooperation: Pia Corporation
- Support: Takatsuki City, Ibaraki City, Suita City, Toyonaka City, Ikeda City, Minoh City, Settsu City, Nose Town, Toyono Town, Shimamoto Town, Kansai Economic Federation, Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau, Suita Junior Chamber
The Hokusetsu Culture Festival is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM at the Ramen EXPO venue (Expo Commemoration Park Festival Plaza).
The event is held rain or shine, but will be canceled in the event of severe weather.
Event information is updated on the official website and official social media accounts.
- Official Website: banpakuhanabi.jp
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