Latest Events in Yokohama(October Updated)

Yokohama Hakkeijima Ocean Park will host a 19-day "Fireworks Symphony" fireworks display from May 30, 2026 (Saturday) to March 21, 2027 (Sunday). This unique fireworks show, created by the ocean park, uses digital control, with the fireworks synchronized with the music to an accuracy of 0.1 seconds. Approximately 2,500 fireworks will be launched over 10 minutes. The fireworks dance to the music, shining and leaping in the night sky, leaving behind a magnificent trail.

The Yokohama Rakuten Festival, themed "The Wonderful World is Here," will be held on October 17th (Saturday) and 18th (Sunday), 2026, at seven venues in the Minato Mirai New Port area. The festival, created and organized by the community to promote local vitality and interaction, marks its 11th year and serves as a new starting point for the next decade, becoming a new celebration where everyone, regardless of nationality, participates, interacts, and shares joy. Approximately 120 teams and nearly 2,800 dancers from all over Japan gathered in Yokohama. They presented a diverse and exciting performance in the Minato Mirai district. Colorful costumes, bells, and energetic dances brought vitality and laughter to Yokohama in autumn.

At the 2027 Expo, this concept will be showcased through flowers and greenery, offering a wealth of inspiration and opportunities for exploration. "Let Us Bloom" perfectly embodies this concept and cordially invites everyone to join the journey. The design of this World Expo aims not only to evoke people's feelings about the World Expo or their aspirations for future urban life, but also to provide an authentic and immersive experience of horticultural culture and a profound connection with the Earth itself. Through these experiences, the brand conveys the message that it hopes visitors can discover ways to live in harmony with the Earth—not by dominating, but by coexisting.

Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) was one of the most fashionable queens in history, a true "fashion icon" of her time. From the 18th century to the present, her clothing and interior design have had a profound influence on fashion, design, and film. This exhibition explores the innovative spirit and personality of this queen in pioneering new styles across various fields, using clothing, jewelry, and furniture from her era as a framework. Furthermore, the exhibition demonstrates how the "style" shaped by this queen transcends generations, continuing to attract attention and inspire contemporary creators. This exhibition is a world tour from the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London, and the Yokohama Museum of Art is the first and only venue in Japan to host it.

Beyond the biggest attraction of the Yokohama World Expo—the spectacular display of international cuisine and culture—this event also created a vibrant "World in Full Bloom" space, where global cultures, cuisines, music, and people can converge and blend. This is a grand event brimming with internationalism and diversity, fully showcasing Yokohama's unique charm and vitality.

Enjoy the "flowers blooming in the night sky" at Yokohama Port. Throughout the year, including winter, the night sky around Yokohama Port is briefly illuminated by fireworks, especially on weekends. Near Yokohama Port (Minatomirai, Osanbashi Pier), the Yokohama Night Flowers Festival is a five-minute fireworks display.