Kurume Water Festival

水の祭典久留米まつり

Notice: In response to the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, some programs have been revised and the festival will be held on a reduced scale. The Eve Festival will be held as originally scheduled.

One of Kurume's biggest summer festivals, this lively event brings the entire city together. Meiji Street comes alive with marching bands, street performances, and the famous 10,000-Person Soroban Dance, creating an exciting festive atmosphere throughout the city.

Event Highlights

◎ Eve Festival (Held as scheduled) – Kurume City Plaza Rokkakudo Square

Soroban dance performances, dance shows, live music, and more by teams participating in the main festival.

◎ Main Festival (Some programs revised) – Meiji Street, Kurume City

Street Performances (12:00–17:00) – Held as scheduled
Parade (16:00–17:00) – Held as scheduled
10,000-Person Soroban Dance (18:30–20:20) – The attempt to set a Guinness World Record has been canceled.
Main Festival Finale (20:20–20:40)

Address (Japanese)	830-0031　福岡県久留米市明治通りお祭り広場ほか
Address	9-1 Mutsumon Town, Kurume City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	0942-31-1717（久留米水の祭典振興会事務局（久留米観光コンベンション国際交流協会内））
Contact	Kurume Water Festival Promotion Association Office (in Kurume Convention)
Event Days	Eve Festival: Monday, August 3, 2026 Main Festival: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Open	Eve Festival: 2:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Main Festival: 3:20 p.m.–8:40 p.m.
Access	By train - About a 5 minute walk from Nishitetsu “Kurume” Station
Website	https://kurume-matsuri.jp/