Nagoya Events

Atsuta Matsuri

This is Atsuta shrine’s annual festival with various performances (martial arts and sumo wrestling) and processions of floats, which are particularly impressive when decorated with lanterns at night.

Date: 05 June 2021 - 05 June 2021
Venue: Atsuta Shrine.

Nagoya Fireworks Festival

Firework makers from all over Japan show their skills at this impressive fireworks festival that draws several hundred thousand spectators to the banks of Nagoya Port.

Date: 01 July 2021 - 31 July 2021
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Nagoya Port.
Cost:

Free.

Nagoya Basho (Sumo Tournament)

This annual summer sumo wrestling tournament in Nagoya is very popular and attracts large crowds.

Date: 04 July 2021 - 18 July 2021
Venue: Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Website: http://www.sumo.or.jp/En/
Cost:

Various

Nagoya Port Marine Day Festival

The Port festival celebrates Nagoya's connection to the seas which have made it prosperous. The harbour comes alive with maritime displays and activities including a water logging contest throughout the day. The festival closes with an impressive fireworks display from an internationally renowned crew.

Date: 19 July 2021 - 19 July 2021

World Cosplay Summit

Fans of manga and anime from all over the world gather in the costumes of their favourite characters at this annual event in Nagoya.

Date: 01 August 2021
(Date to be confirmed)
Website: http://www.worldcosplaysummit.jp/en
Cost:

Various.

Nagoya Castle Summer Festival

Noh theatre and bon-odori dancing are held in the castle grounds in the evening, and there are food and games stalls.

Date: 01 August 2021 - 31 August 2021
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Nagoya Castle.
Website: http://www.nagoyajo.city.nagoya.jp/13_english/index.html
Cost:

Various.

Nippon Domannaka Festival

The streets of Nagoya are filled with entertainers and dancers boasting colourful costumes celebrating the cultural meld of north and south Japanese traditions in Nagoya.

Date: 22 August 2021 - 25 August 2021
Venue: Hisaya-Odori Park.
Website: http://www.domatsuri.com/english