Niigata Sky Lantern Festival 2026
Japanese name:新潟スカイランタンフェスティバル2026
📅 Sun, Dec 13, 2026
About this event
The "Niigata Sky Lantern Festival 2026" will be held at Niigata City Bandaijima Multi-Purpose Plaza Okama. Environmentally conscious, this event uses fire-free sky lanterns filled with helium gas and illuminated by LED lights. Participants draw their own original designs on the lanterns and release them into the night sky carrying their wishes and thoughts. In addition to standard lanterns, colorful lanterns will also make an appearance, unfolding into a magical spectacle of light. On the day, there will be a bubble night show by bubble performer "AWABITO" as well as sweets and light refreshments sold by Niigata City's popular cafe "&CAFE." Furthermore, a surprise appearance by Santa Claus distributing sweets to children is planned. Just ahead of the Christmas season, a special evening will be created with warm light and fun activities.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Bandaijima Multi-Purpose Plaza Indoor Plaza (Okama)
4-2 Bandaijima, Chuo-ku, Niigata, Niigata 950-0078
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