Sapporo

Events & things to do in Sapporo in September 2026

Festivals, fireworks and events in Sapporo (Odori Park, Susukino, Maruyama, Hokkaido Shrine, Moerenuma Park, Sapporo Art Park) in September 2026.

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September 2026 — 15 events

Sep 1 (Tue) 3

Now on Jun 16 (Tue) – Nov 27 (Fri)

Exhibitions Hokkaido University

Our Hokkaido University Memorable Spots Photo Exhibition Project

A photo exhibition celebrating Hokkaido University's 150th anniversary.

Ended Jul 11 (Sat) – Sep 27 (Sun) 9:45〜17:00

Exhibitions Sapporo Art Forest Museum Secondary source

Flowers and Beasts: Colors and Forms

An art exhibition celebrating the beauty of flora and fauna through diverse artworks.

Ended Jul 25 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Wed) 9:00〜18:00

Experiences & outdoors Sapporo TV Tower Secondary source

The Disappeared TV Dad and the Tower's Crown

A puzzle-solving event to enjoy at Sapporo TV Tower.

Paid Outdoor Kid-friendly

Sep 4 (Fri) 1

Ended Sep 4 (Fri) – Sep 6 (Sun) 09:00〜20:00

Festivals & rituals Daiwa House Premist Dome Secondary source

Suiyou Doushou Festival UNITE 2026

Suiyou Doushou Festival UNITE 2026 is coming! A must-see event for fans.

Indoor Kid-friendly

Sep 5 (Sat) 1

Ended Sep 5 (Sat) 16:00〜20:30（予定）

Festivals & rituals Moerenuma Park Special Venue Secondary source

Hokkaido Art Fireworks 2026

Hokkaido Art Fireworks 2026 will be held at Moerenuma Park.

Outdoor Rain OK Evening

Sep 6 (Sun) 1

Now on Sep 6 (Sun) – Oct 31 (Sat) 10:00〜13:00

Markets & food Nakajima Park Open Square Secondary source

Nakajima Park Flea Market, Sapporo

A flea market takes place at Nakajima Park (中島公園), beloved by Sapporo residents.

Sep 11 (Fri) 1

Ended Sep 11 (Fri) – Oct 3 (Sat) 10:00-20:30（ラストオーダー20:00）

Markets & food Odori Park (大通公園) Secondary source

Sapporo Autumn Fest

Enjoy Sapporo Autumn Fest, Hokkaido's largest food event!

Outdoor Kid-friendly

Sep 12 (Sat) 3

Ended Sep 12 (Sat) 10:30〜16:00

Festivals & rituals Sapporo Moiwa Mountain Ropeway - Midpoint Station Secondary source

Dance High in the Autumn Sky: Moiwa Mountain Bon Festival

A one-day-only event celebrating autumn Bon dances on Moiwa Mountain.

Outdoor Kid-friendly Today only

Ended Sep 12 (Sat) – Sep 27 (Sun) 9：00～17：00

Nature & views Takino Suzuran Hillside Park (国営滝野すずらん丘陵公園) Secondary source

Cosmos Festival 2026

An autumn event featuring approximately 700,000 cosmos flowers.

Free Outdoor Kid-friendly

Now on Sep 12 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 9:30〜17:00

Exhibitions Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art (北海道立近代美術館)

MINIATURE LIFE Exhibition 2 | Sapporo

Experience Tatsuo Tanaka's imaginative miniature art world.

Paid Indoor Kid-friendly

Sep 13 (Sun) 1

Ended Sep 13 (Sun) 12:00～15:00

Festivals & rituals Toyohira River Flats Secondary source

45th Ashir Chep Nomi — Ceremony to Welcome New Salmon

A traditional Ainu ceremony to welcome salmon.

Sep 18 (Fri) 1

Ended Sep 18 (Fri) – Sep 20 (Sun) 10:00〜18:00

Festivals & rituals Sapporo TV Tower Secondary source

27th Sapporo Mineral Show

A festival of stones held at Sapporo TV Tower.

Sep 19 (Sat) 1

Ended Sep 19 (Sat)

Festivals & rituals Kita 3-jo Plaza (Akaplaza) Secondary source

33rd Railway Festival in Hokkaido

A railway event celebrating Railway Day is held in Sapporo.

Free Outdoor Kid-friendly

Sep 20 (Sun) 2

Ended Sep 20 (Sun) 10:00〜13:00

Markets & food Nakajima Park Secondary source

Flea Market at Nakajima Park, Sapporo

A fun flea market at Nakajima Park.

Ended Sep 20 (Sun) 10:00～15:00

Festivals & rituals Toyohira River Salmon Science Museum Secondary source

Sapporo Sake Festival 2026

An event celebrating salmon returning to the Toyohira River.

Free Kid-friendly Outdoor