Date: Aug. 8 (Sat.) About 10,000 fireworks will be launched at Sapporo Bankei Ski Area. Enjoy the fireworks and music. Date: Aug. 8 (Sat.). Fireworks begin at 7:45 PM. Tickets: 3,000 yen - 5,000 yen. Address: Chuo-ku, Bankei 410. ●Info: Sapporo Bankei Ski Area https://www.bankei.co.jp/hanabitaikai2026/

Aug. 30 (Sun.) The Hokkaido Marathon 2026 will take place on Aug. 30 (Sun.). The 42.195 km course starts at 8:30 AM at Odori Nishi 4-chome and passes iconic landmarks, including Susukino and Hokkaido University. Enjoy the lively atmosphere while cheering on runners from Japan and around the world. Info: Hokkaido Marathon Soshiki-iinkai https://hokkaido-marathon.com/

Aug. 7 (Fri.) - 9 (Sun.) The 5th Dai Hokkaido Festival will be held at Akarenga Garden (Chuo-ku, Kita 3, Nishi 6) from 7 (Fri.) to 9 (Sun.) 10 am-6 pm. The festival will feature games, stage performances, beer gardens and sales of local products such as ice cream, yakitori, dairy products and sweets. Adm.: free. Info: STV (Sapporo Television Broad- casting Co., Ltd.) https://daidosai.jp/ 表示を縮小

Aug. 7 (Fri.) - 9 (Sun.) Artists and cultural groups in Sapporo will gather at SCARTS. Enjoy traditional Japanese culture: Ikebana, calligraphy, and tea ceremony (\600). See many modern artworks. Ikebana and art workshops are available (\300 – \2,900). Date: Aug. 7 (Fri.)–9 (Sun.) 10 AM–6 PM (until 5 PM on Sun.). Venue: Sapporo Community Plaza SCARTS 1F and 2F (Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 1). Adm.: free. Info: Sapporo Cultural Organization, Tel. 211-8633 https://sap.bundankyo.com/

Aug. 1 (Sat. ) Sapporo-Hokudai Children’s Book Forest, designed by architect Tadao Ando opens on Aug. 1 (Sat.). A collection of about 15,000 books is available. Surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, the library is located on the campus of Hokkaido University. Come and enjoy some quality time. Hours: 10 AM–6 PM. Closed: the 2nd and 4th Wed. Address: Kita-ku, Kita 8, Nishi 6. Adm.: free. Open to the public. Info: Tel.788-8700 https://honnomori-sap-hok.jp/

Date: July 31 (Fri.) The Doshin and UHB Fireworks Festival will take place on July 31 (Fri.) on the Toyohira River (Chuo-ku, Minami 13, Nishi 1). Hours:7:40—8:30 p.m. Adm.: free. Rain date: Aug.7 (Fri.). https://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/hanabi2026/sapporo/

Date: July 31 - Aug. 1 The 10th and final Sapporo August Festival (Hachigatsu-sai) will be held at Kita 3-jo Plaza, Akapla (Chuo-ku, Kita 3, Nishi 4). Its symbol Oburoshiki, a huge patchwork quilt made by volunteers, will be laid out on the ground throughout the festival. Join in Bon dances with live music played by the August Festival Special Big Band. Date: July 31 (Fri.) 3–9 p.m. and Aug. 1 (Sat.) noon–8 p.m. Adm.: free. Info: Sapporo Ekimae Street area management Co., ht

Date: July 18 and 19 More than 200 professional and amateur musicians will perform at the Park Jazz Live. It will be held at about ten venues around the city, including Odori Park 2-chome, Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Walkway, Sapporo Community Plaza (Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 1), and Sapporo Clock Tower. Date: July 18 (Sat.) and 19 (Sun.), 11 Am–8:15 PM. The times will vary depending on the venue. Adm.: free. Info: Sapporo City Jazz Jikko-iinkai,https://sapporocityjazz.jp/ev

Date: July 31 (Fri.) Try on a yukata and enjoy the summer. Date: July 31 (Fri.) 1:30PM-5PM Venue: Sapporo L Plaza (Kita-ku, Kita 8, Nishi 3) 3F Tatami-room. Adm.: free Capacity: 12 people (5 men, 5 women, 2 children) Application: email here 📩　 A complete yukata set is provided for free except geta (traditional Japanese sandales).

Date: July 23 (Thu.) - Aug. 18 (Tue.) The 2026 Sapporo Summer Festival will be held at Odori Park. Sapporo Odori Beer Garden Sit outside with a gentle breeze and taste beer provided by the major breweries such as Suntory, Kirin, Sapporo and other breweries (Odori 5 to 8-chome). Worldwide food and beverages will be served at the World Beer Village (10-chome) and German Village (11-chome). Some seats can be reserved in advance. The 73rd Tanuki Matsuri (Chuo-ku, Minami 2 and 3-j