March Events '26
Use the links below to jump to your area, or check out the calendar to see an organised view of events across Nagasaki and their dates!
Hokusho Area
Matsuura
Camellia “Tsubaki” Festival
Feb 28th (Saturday) – March 1st (Sunday), 9am – 5pm
Fukushima Budokan & Festival Square
福島武道館・お祭り広場（総合運動公園内）、松浦市
In addition to the bonsai exhibition of the flower “Tsubaki” in Matsuura City, the sale of flower seedlings, gardening guidance, and exhibitions of works from elementary and junior high school students in the town, there are events such as snack corners and specialty sales. Check out more information here: https://www.city-matsuura.jp/top/kanko_bunka/event/4056.html
Saza
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
From 8th (Sunday), 10am – 4pm
Parking Lot Behind MR Station
〒857-0353
長崎県北松浦郡佐々町本田原免
Approximately 260 trees are planted along the Sasagawa promenade. At the same time, rapeseed flowers bloom, and on days when the weather is nice, the area is crowded with people. Keep an eye on the tracker through this website to know when best time to go! Check out more information here: https://weathernews.jp/sakura/spot/84009/
Sasebo Area
Sasebo
Bonbori Lantern Illumination
March 20th (Friday) – April 12th (Sunday), Light up 6pm – 9pm
Sasebo Park, Sasebo City
〒857-0056 長崎県佐世保市平瀬町 佐世保公園内
About 150 cherry blossoms bloom in Sasebo Park every year. The spectacular flowers dye the park a refreshing spring colour. Make sure to stop by at night when the Bonbori Lanterns illuminate the cherry blossoms in light, showing off a different view than in the daytime. Check out more information here: https://www.sasebo99.com/event/61289
Saikai Bridge Whirlpool Festival
March 20th (Friday) – April 5th (Sunday)
Saikai Bridge Park, Sasebo City
〒859-3451 長崎県佐世保市針尾東町2678（西海橋公園）
Overlooking Inoura Strait, the gateway of Omura Bay, is Saikai Bashi Bridge Park. The strait possesses one of the three great rapid tides of Japanese waters, and whirlpools can appear at any moment. The contrast of the whirlpools and some 1,000 cherry trees in full bloom is uncannily picturesque. Check out more information here: https://www.discover-nagasaki.com/en/events_multilingual/51733
Ohashi Kannon Spring Festival
March 21st (Saturday) – April 5th (Sunday), Light up 6pm – 9pm
Ohashi Kannon Park, Sasebo City
〒859-6321 長崎県佐世保市吉井町前岳免 お橋観音公園
Enjoy about 300 cherry blossoms at this spring festival Not only can you can feel the majestic natural beauty of the large natural stone bridge amongst the cherry blossoms, but you can also enjoy local specialties YOSAKOI , and drum performances during the event. Check out more information here: https://www.discover-nagasaki.com/en/events_multilingual/101513
Kawatana
8th (Saturday), 1:30pm – 3pm
2F Lecture Hall, Kawatana Chuou Community Centre, Kawatana Town
川棚町中央公民館2階講堂、（長崎県東彼杵郡川棚町中組鄉1506)
As an opportunity to learn about the activities of town planning organisations and regional revitalisation cooperation, teams will hold a “10-minute activity presentation” with the aim of publicising everyone’s activities. Listen to some presentations and discover Kawatana’s charm! Check out this website for more info.: https://www.kawatana.jp/topics/event/post-1283.html
Omura Area
Omura City
Music Day 2026
8th (Sunday), From 10:30am
Sakura Hall & City Community Centre, Sea Hat Omura, Omura City
シーハットおおむら（さくらホール）・市コミセン, 大村市幸町25-33
The Sakura Hall, the City Community Center, and the outdoor entrance will hold a variety of music programs to “listen, watch, and experience”. This includes concerts that can be enjoyed by families, rhythm circles and musical instrument experiences. A catering car will also come on the day. Check out more here (JPNS Only): https://guide.jr-odekake.net/event/128931
Japanese for Everyday Use
13th (Friday) & 27th (Friday), 6pm – 7:30pm
International Exchange Plaza
国際交流プラザ, 大村市本町458番地2
Through exchanges with Japanese volunteers, learn practical Japanese that is necessary for daily life! It’s free to join, but only limited to 10 participants! Make sure to register if you’d like to attend! Register here (JPNS Only): https://www.city.omura.nagasaki.jp/kouhou/event/202603/0313-2.htmlhttps://guide.jr-
Spring Sweets Festival
14th (Sat) & 15th (Sun), 10am – 3pm
Roadside Station, “Nagasaki Kaido Suzuta Pass”, Omura City
道の駅「長崎街道鈴田峠」, 大村市中里町452番地22
There are many events to enjoy during this event! Such as the sale of agricultural products like fresh vegetables, tasting sweets, making sweets, buying sweets being sold by high school students, handmade miscellaneous goods, and playing games. If you’d like to attend the sweets road tour on the 15th, be sure to book, and ready to pay ¥500 for the experience! Check out more here (JPNS Only): https://www.city.omura.nagasaki.jp/kouhou/event/202603/0314.html
Flower Festival
March 20th (Friday) – June 20th (Saturday)
Omura Park & Uraminotaki Natural Flower Garden, Omura City
【大村公園】：大村市玖島1丁目43番地、【裏見の滝自然花苑】：大村市立福寺町20番地1
Omura Park, which surrounds the ruins of Kushima Castle, was selected as one of the “100 Best Cherry Blossom Places in Japan” and “100 Best Historical Parks in Japan”. 2,000 cherry trees, including the nationally designated natural monument Omura cherry blossoms, will bloom for a total of 2 weeks. Check out more here (JPNS Only): https://www.city.omura.nagasaki.jp/kouhou/event/202603/0320.html
Cherry Blossom & Sweets Festival
29th (Sunday), 10:30am – 3:30pm
Omura Park 3rd Parking Lot, Omura City
大村公園第3駐車場, 大村市玖島1丁目49番地8
Stalls that bring together both Japanese and Western sweets from outside the city for sale, music events, and the 2026 Omura Flower Ambassador Selection Ceremony will be held during this event! Check out more here (JPNS Only): https://www.city.omura.nagasaki.jp/kouhou/event/202603/0329.html
Higashisonogi
Comedy Special
15th (Sunday), Doors Open @ 1:30pm
Cost: ¥2,500
Green Heart Hall, Higashisonogi Town General Hall Culture Hall
東彼杵町総合会館文化ホール（グリーンハートホール）
Laugh until your sides hurt with a group of 3 comedians. The oldest member of TV “Laughing Point”, together with two other comedians from Kyushu, will deliver “laughter and energy” to kick-start spring! Check out more information and the pamphlet here (JPNS Only): https://www.town.higashisonogi.lg.jp/event/3555.html
Nagasaki City Area
Until 31st (Tuesday), Last entry @ 7:40pm
Glover Garden
〒850-0931 長崎県長崎市南山手町8-1
About 400 lanterns decorate and illuminate the garden at night, casting it in a kaleidoscope of colour. The garden will be lit up from 8pm, but final entry is at 7:40pm, so be sure to enter before you’re shut out! Check out this webpage for ticketing prices and more info: https://glover-garden.jp/event-and-news/25832/
Isahaya Area
1st (Sunday), 10am – 5:30pm
Isahaya City Museum of Art and History
〒854-0014 美術・歴史館, 長崎県諫早市東小路町2番33号
On this day of the museum’s opening anniversary, you can visit the permanent exhibition room for free. Please take this opportunity to take your time and enjoy the museum’s exhibitions and displays! Check out more information here: https://www.city.isahaya.nagasaki.jp/site/bireki/42356.html
29th (Sunday), 2pm
Isahaya City Museum of Art and History
〒854-0014 美術・歴史館, 長崎県諫早市東小路町2番33号
Isahaya-born poet Shizuo Ito wrote an influential poem titled “Lamentations for My People”. To commemorate his achievements and contributions to Japanese poetry, the local junior high school chorus club will perform a song and a poem chosen from the best works in poetry will be recited. Check out more information here: https://www.city.isahaya.nagasaki.jp/site/bireki/42356.html
Shimabara Peninsula Area
Shimabara
Shimabara’s “Hatsuichi” Market
6th (Friday) – 9th (Sunday), 9am – 8pm
Seaside Park, Shimabara City
島原市霊南2丁目29番地
海浜公園（霊南埋立地）
The first market in Shimabara was held in the 4th year of Genwa (1618). When the then lord of the Shimabara Domain, Shigemasa Matsukura, built Shimabara Castle, merchants, farmers, and fishermen from the surrounding suburbs opened a “market” in the castle square. Here, they could barter, haggle and sell various items and wear. After some time, it became known as “Hatsuichi” because it resembled a bustling city during these days. Be sure to check out more info here (JPNS Only): https://shimabaraonsen.com/guide/hatsuichi
“Kanoukaen” (Fire Festival)
28th (Saturday), From 6pm
Around Unzen Town
長崎県雲仙市 雲仙温泉街一帯
The largest fire festival in all of Nagasaki features around 200 participants in samurai warrior costume marching through the blooming cherry trees of Tachibana Park with flaming torches in their hands. This practice is based on an illustrated story found in a historical scroll from over 400 years ago. If you’d like to join in the march and wear samurai armour or find out more about the festival, check out the official Kanoukaen homepage here: https://kanoukaen.com/
Shimabara Cosplay ‘War’
29th (Sunday), 10am – 6pm
Event Entry Cost: ¥1,500
Reiki Community Centre, Shimabara City
島原市霊丘公民館
〒855-0803 長崎県島原市新町2丁目103-1
Cosplayers gather from all over the country gather to enjoy depicting their favourite characters, taking photographs, and interacting with the historical landscape of Shimabara Castle. Anybody can sign up and enter in to the event! You even get your own camera man assigned to you as well! Make sure to check out all of the rules and regulations if you’re interested! Check out more info here (JPNS Only): https://shima-cos.com/?page_id=11