The Senshu Beach Lantern Festival Vol. 7 is coming to SENNAN LONG PARK and Tarui Southern Beach in Sennan, Osaka on July 4 (Saturday) and 5 (Sunday), 2026. As a special Expo tie-in, this year's edition introduces red and blue lanterns alongside the signature orange, giving attendees a choice of three colors to send into the night sky above the coast.
As evening falls over the beach and the coastal sunset fades, thousands of lanterns ascend into the sky in a spectacle that has drawn crowds to the Senshu shoreline every summer.
Three Colors to Choose From — First Come, First Served
In previous years the festival featured only the classic orange lantern. For the seventh edition, special red and blue lanterns have been added as part of a collaboration tied to Expo 2025, whose signature colors generated excitement throughout Osaka. Visitors can choose whichever color resonates most and release their wishes into the sky.
The Myaku-Myaku statue installed at SENNAN LONG PARK is also on-site this summer — details are available through the Sennan City official website.
The three-color lanterns are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets
Admission and viewing are free. Lantern and seating tickets must be purchased separately.
Lantern Exchange Ticket
- Advance: ¥5,000 per lantern (up to 4 people per launch)
- Same-day: ¥5,500 per lantern (up to 4 people per launch)
FAMILY SEAT (capacity: 4)
- Advance: ¥4,400 — includes cushioned tiered seating and 4 drink tickets
- Lanterns not included; purchase separately if desired
PAIR SEAT (capacity: 2)
- Advance: ¥2,200 — includes cushioned seating and 2 drink tickets
- Lanterns not included; purchase separately if desired
VIEWING SEAT (capacity: 4)
- Advance: ¥27,500 — includes 1 lantern and ¥5,000 in venue cash vouchers; limited to 25 seats per day
Tickets are on sale through e+. Full seating details are available on the official website.
Activities, Performances, and a Handmade Workshop
The festival offers plenty to do in the hours leading up to the lantern launch at 7:30 PM.
Activities
The festival grounds include traditional festival games (ennichi) and an oversized bounce castle. Two new additions make their debut this year: a beach treasure hunt — where participants dig through the sand to find hidden prizes — and a water gun battle, open to adults and children alike.
Performance Stage
Top-level street performers bring high-energy acts to the stage at opening and again in the late afternoon. Local community groups also take the stage, adding a regional character to the lineup.
Handmade Marine Keychain Workshop
A drop-in workshop lets visitors craft a marine-themed keychain to take home — a hands-on summer memory to complement the lantern experience.
Lantern-Making Volunteer Opportunity
The festival is also recruiting volunteers to help assemble lanterns and support event operations. No prior experience is needed. Applications are accepted through Activo.
Event Details
| Event name | Senshu Beach Lantern Festival Vol. 7 — May Everyone's Wishes Brighten the World a Little |
| Venue | SENNAN LONG PARK and Tarui Southern Beach |
| Address | 2-201 Rinku Minamihama, Sennan, Osaka 590-0535 |
| Dates | July 4 (Sat) and July 5 (Sun), 2026 |
| Hours | 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM / Lantern launch at 7:30 PM (scheduled) |
| Admission | Free |
| Organized by | SBI MUSIC CIRCUS Co., Ltd. |
| Official website | https://www.senshu-beachlantern.com/ |
| Official SNS | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beachlanternfes/ / X: https://x.com/beachlanternfes |
