"KBC FESTA de SANTA" takes place from Wednesday, November 11 to Friday, December 25, 2026, on the plaza in front of the Former Fukuoka Prefectural Public Hall Guest House (旧福岡県公会堂貴賓館) in Nishinakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City. The historic guest house is wrapped in illumination, and more than 100 Santa Claus figures from around the world appear at the venue. The Santas range from a big Santa to a unique Santa wearing sunglasses, a wide variety that makes visitors want to take photos.
Combining classical architecture, illumination, and Santas full of character, the venue creates a Christmas atmosphere. Visitors can look for a favorite Santa as they enjoy an uplifting winter evening.
Event Overview
- Event name: KBC FESTA de SANTA
- Dates: Wednesday, November 11 to Friday, December 25, 2026
- Venue: Plaza in front of the Former Fukuoka Prefectural Public Hall Guest House (旧福岡県公会堂貴賓館), 6-29 Nishinakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City
- Hours:
- Weekdays: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Last order: 9:45 PM
- Illumination: Lit until 12:00 AM (midnight)
- Official website: https://christmas-advent.jp/
Highlight 1: Meet More Than 100 Santas, Each With Its Own Character
More than 100 Santa Claus figures, each with its own personality, fill the venue. They include a cheerful Santa in short sleeves holding a surfboard and a giant Santa sitting on a bench reading a book, along with other unique Santas that bring a smile. Visitors can walk around the venue looking for a favorite Santa or taking photos together, in a space that feels like wandering into the world of Santa Claus.
Highlight 2: Limited-Edition Mugs and Winter Food for Christmas
Original design exclusive to the Guest House venue
"Panda Kopanda" (パンダコパンダ) mug, on sale from November 20 (Fri)
Kis-My-Ft2 collaboration mug, on sale from November 30 (Mon)
Rainy-day limited mug
Snowy-day limited mug
Each venue offers a different design of original mug, and the mugs are popular enough to have collectors in Japan and overseas. In addition to hot wine served with a mug and mugs limited to rainy or snowy days, a "Panda Kopanda" (パンダコパンダ) collaboration mug goes on sale on November 20 (Fri), and a "Christmas Advent x Kis-My-Ft2" collaboration mug goes on sale on November 30 (Mon). Visitors can hold a favorite mug and sip warming drinks such as hot chocolate and hot wine, enjoying a special Christmas with all five senses.
For details on how the mugs are sold, please see the official website: https://christmas-advent.jp/
Highlight 3 (Art): Traditional European Crafts and Art
The venue offers items that show the culture and craftsmanship of various parts of Europe, such as candle holders made with traditional German clay work, Austrian snow globes, fragrant wreaths made with nuts and spices, and Polish Bolesławiec pottery (ボレスワヴィエツ陶器).
Art works are also exhibited and sold at the venue. A solo exhibition titled "女を生きる" is held by illustrator 吉永有里, who also works on solo exhibitions, stage design, and collaborations with fashion brands. Visitors can enjoy encountering the works in a Christmas setting.
Winter Food for Christmas
Roast Chicken
Roast chicken baked until fragrant and juicy.
Pretzels
Freshly baked pretzels, with flavors ranging from sweet ones to a prosciutto pizza.
Ikimono-yaki (いきもの焼き)
Ikimono-yaki (いきもの焼き), a kaitenyaki (回転焼き) baked in the shape of the cute "KBC creatures" (KBCのいきもの).
A full lineup of food adds to the Christmas mood. Savory roast chicken, freshly baked pretzels, and other Christmas treats whet the appetite, and visitors can enjoy winter flavors that satisfy both heart and stomach.
Christmas Advent Connects Fukuoka With Light
Starting with "LANDIC presents ナカス ヒカリノ アドベント" on November 2, "柴田産業 presents クリスマスマーケット in 光の街・博多" opened on November 7. Through mid-November, the light spreads to each area, and the city of Fukuoka is gradually wrapped in Christmas colors.
All 11 venues in the Fukuoka area, including Hakata, Tenjin, Nakasu, Watanabe-dori, Daimyo, and Momochihama, are connected by light, turning the whole city into a Christmas venue. This year again, Fukuoka's city-wide Christmas Advent lights up the town.
For details, please check the official website: https://christmas-advent.jp/
