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Visiting Ishigaki in early November? The 62nd Ishigaki Island Festival (第62回 石垣島まつり2026) runs on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 10am to 10pm both days. Expect stage performances, stalls, a citizens’ parade and regional products from friendship cities.
The main venue is Shinei Park, with activities around the park and at the Civic Hall. The admission fee has not been confirmed, so check the official announcement before making plans.
Dates, hours and venue
The festival spans two days, but individual performances and activities have their own timings. Use the overall opening hours to plan your day, then check the programme for anything you particularly want to see.
| Festival | 62nd Ishigaki Island Festival |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 7–8, 2026 Saturday and Sunday |
| Hours | 10am–10pm both days |
| Venue | Shinei Park (新栄公園), the main venue, and surrounding area; Civic Hall (市民会館) |
| Address | 4 Shinei-cho, Ishigaki City (石垣市新栄町4) |
| Organizer | Ishigaki Island Festival Executive Committee (石垣島まつり実行委員会) |
| Admission | Not yet confirmed. Check the official announcement. |
| Parking | No dedicated parking |
Daily schedule and stage programme
Start with the two-day timetable below, then look at the stage programme to choose what to watch. These official images are in Japanese. If you use an image-translation tool, double-check names and times against the original before setting your itinerary.
Stage performances
The festival includes stage events, with the participating groups listed in the programme below. The individual acts and start times are listed only in the official programme; consult the official programme for those details.
Guest information
The official announcement also includes a guest-introduction section. Check that section alongside the timetable if a particular guest is the reason for your visit.
Parade and traffic restrictions
The citizens’ parade is another part of the festival. The participant list and route map are useful companions: one shows the parade entries, while the other helps you work out where the procession goes.
Check the traffic-restriction map before choosing a meeting point or planning a vehicle journey near the festival. We could not confirm the specific road sections and restriction times, so check the map for details.
Stalls and friendship-city exhibits
There is more to explore beyond the performances. The programme includes stalls and regional-product exhibits from friendship cities, with exhibits and related events collected in the official sheet below.
The festival grew out of an earlier commerce and industry festival and later changed names before becoming the Ishigaki Island Festival. Today’s mix of performances, stalls and the citizens’ parade reflects its roots as a gathering for the local community.
Getting there and practical checks
There are two useful reference points for getting there: about five minutes on foot from the Remote Island Ferry Terminal, or about 26 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport. Treat these as approximate journey times, and check the parade map when planning your approach.
No parking is listed for the festival. If you are considering driving, confirm your arrangements in advance rather than expecting to park at the venue.
- Choose your priorities: check the daily timetable for the stage events, parade and exhibits you want to see.
- Confirm admission details: it is not yet clear whether entry is free or paid.
- Review the route map: check traffic restrictions before deciding where to meet or be dropped off.
- Check for updates before leaving: use the city’s official festival page for the latest arrangements.
If you are also preparing for a long day using maps and your phone, our d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT guide explains that rental option. Confirm local availability separately.
Planning other outings in Japan as well? The Tokyo Islands Sightseeing Ticket guide covers a separate island-trip option, while the Tokyo Metro 28-Hour Ticket guide is relevant to a Tokyo visit. Neither is transport to this festival.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Ishigaki Island Festival?
- The festival takes place on November 7–8, 2026, from 10am to 10pm both days.
- Where is the festival held?
- The main venue is Shinei Park, with activities around the park and at the Civic Hall. The listed address is 4 Shinei-cho, Ishigaki City.
- Is admission free?
- Admission details are not specified in the supplied information. Check the official festival announcement before visiting.
- Is parking available?
- No parking is listed. The supplied access information gives an approximate five-minute walk from the Remote Island Ferry Terminal.
- Where can I check parade times and road restrictions?
- Use the official two-day timetable and the parade route and traffic-restriction map reproduced in this article. Check the city’s festival page for updates.
Plan your next day out
See what else is on that day, that month and in the same area on our event calendar.
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