Fireworks festivals are traditionally a summer affair in Japan, but if you skipped them this year, we don’t blame you. With record-breaking heat across the country, staying indoors was the sensible thing to do.
The good news is that fireworks season isn’t quite over yet – at least not in Osaka. The city will host three major pyrotechnic events this November, just as the weather begins to cool. Even better, two of them offer more than just dazzling displays. Gates open early in the afternoon, giving you plenty of time to enjoy live performances, food trucks and fun activities before sundown. It’s the perfect day out before thick jacket season sets in.
These three fireworks festivals here are ticketed events, and they’re selling fast. So if you want to squeeze in one last fireworks show before the year ends, now’s the time to book. Oh, and one more thing — one of the displays will be synchronised to Bruno Mars’s greatest hits. That’s going to be quite special!
Osaka Arts Fireworks 2025, November 1
Taking place at Marble Beach in Rinku Park, in the Osaka prefecture city of Izumisano, Osaka Art Fireworks blends pyrotechnics with music to create a richer, more immersive show. According to the organisers, the fireworks will be computer-controlled and so precisely choreographed that they’ll be in perfect sync with the rhythm and vocals of the accompanying music.
This 60-minute show is produced by the Sapporo-based fireworks collective Great Sky Art, who represented Japan at the prestigious Montreal International Fireworks Competition this year. So you can expect a world-class production with breathtaking fireworks designs.
There are two viewing areas to choose from. On the Marble Beach side, seats range from ¥7,000 to ¥10,000, with staircase boxes available for groups of five (¥35,000) and a section for photographers (¥11,000). On the Rinku Premium Outlets side, options range from aisle chair seats (¥8,000) to a luxurious private ‘bungalow’ (¥120,000).
For ticketing details, visit the event website.
Bruno Mars Fireworks Show 2025, November 15
This event blends Bruno Mars’s greatest hits with Japan’s world-famous pyrotechnics to create a one-of-a-kind music-led fireworks festival. A setlist packed with the Grammy winner’s biggest songs will be choreographed to a mesmerising 60-minute fireworks display. While Mars won’t be appearing at the event, he is reportedly involved in the show’s creative direction.
The Bruno Mars Fireworks Show promises a resort-style atmosphere along the beach at Sennan Long Park. Doors open at 3.30pm, with the hour-long fireworks launching at 6.30pm, but there’s plenty to enjoy beforehand. Expect a DJ zone to set the party mood, a food and drink area, a photo booth, and of course, a giant screen playing Bruno Mars’s music videos.
Tickets range from ¥7,000 up to an eye-watering ¥440,000 for the luxury Suite Box, which accommodates four guests and includes access to a private lounge with refreshments, VIP passes, exclusive merchandise, plus parking. There’s also a dedicated photographer ticket for ¥20,000 and wheelchair-accessible seating for ¥11,000.
Tickets are now available online.
Art Night in the Sky at Expo ‘70 Park, November 22
One of Osaka’s youngest fireworks festivals, Art Night in the Sky at Expo ‘70 Park returns for its fourth consecutive year after debuting in 2022. For this event, renowned pyrotechnicians from the Kansai region will collaborate to present a breathtaking music-synchronised pyrotechnic display. Over 15,000 shells of fireworks will be launched in sync with the soundtrack. The evening will also feature a 3D drone art show.
Although the fireworks display only begins at 7pm, the gates open at noon for guests to enjoy the Hokusetsu Cultural Festival filled with food and drinks and entertainment.
Tickets start at ¥8,800 for adults and ¥4,400 for children. For a luxurious experience, the VIP Area seats are available from ¥55,000, which include refreshments, access to private restrooms, parking and additional perks.
Check the event website for ticketing details.
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