Dates when the park is closed to ordinary visitors
| Dates | Event | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 August – 23 September 2026 | Expo Summer Festival — Illuminight Expo, night market and beer garden | Expo '70 Commemorative Park | Illumination free with park admission. Night market 450 yen in advance, 500 yen on the door. |
| 22–23 August 2026 | Expo Bharat Fes 2026 Summer (Indian food festival, biryani) | Expo '70 Commemorative Park | |
| 13 September 2026 | Mangeki Summer Festival 2026 (Osaka comedy / manzai) | Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Omatsuri-hiroba | Opens 14:00, starts 16:00. |
| 9–18 October 2026 | LOHAS Festa Expo 2026 Autumn (about 600 stalls) | Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Higashi-no-hiroba | 500 yen plus park admission. Two runs: 9–12 October and 16–18 October. |
| 12 October 2026 | Suita Festa 2026 (the city's main festival) | Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Omatsuri-hiroba | 10:00–21:00. The official event site gives 12 October; the prefecture's venue-booking document lists the main day as 10 October. Confirm before travelling. |
| 17–25 October 2026 | Detective Conan Land 2026 | LaLaport EXPOCITY | |
| 31 October – 1 November 2026 | KAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES 2026 Park closed to ordinary visitors | Expo '70 Commemorative Park (whole park) | Fan-club presale 1-day ticket 16,000 yen. General sale not yet announced. |
| 21 November 2026 | The Day the Expo Night Sky Becomes Art 2026 (fireworks and 3D drone show) | Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Higashi-no-hiroba | All seats reserved, sold by advance lottery. Opens 12:00, starts 19:00. About 15,000 shells, synchronised to music. |
Why does the park close on some days?
The dates are listed in the warning boxes above. They are taken from the park operator's own notices and from the Tower of the Sun official site. Both were checked on the date at the bottom of this page.
Can I visit the park at night?
| Hours | 17:00-22:00 (last entry 21:30) |
| Gates | Only the Central Gate and the Japanese Garden Gate can be used for entry in the evening. The East and West gates close to entry at 16:30. |
| Tower of the Sun | Extended to 19:00 on these dates |
| Parking | Only the Central and Japanese Garden car parks stay open, last entry 21:30, closing 22:30. |
| Night market | 450 yen in advance, 500 yen on the door. Park admission is separate |
| Illumination | Free to view, but park admission is required |
27 evenings in total across July to September; the dates above are the ones still to come. 13 September is the Mangeki Summer Festival comedy event instead, but the illumination still runs that evening. Held in light rain, cancelled in severe weather.
See the park lit up at night on the 3D map →
How do I get there, and what does it cost?
Full fares, walking times, admission and closing days: getting to Expo Park. Tower of the Sun tickets are a separate reservation: tickets and reservations.
FAQ
Is Expo '70 Commemorative Park ever closed to the public?
Yes. On 14–16 August 2026 (Summer Sonic) and 31 October–1 November 2026 (KAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES) only festival ticket holders may enter. Annual passes and ordinary advance tickets are not valid, and the Tower of the Sun interior is closed to the general public.
Can I see the Tower of the Sun lit up at night?
Yes, on Expo Summer Festival evenings, when the park is open 17:00–22:00 and the tower is illuminated. Viewing the illumination is free but park admission is still required.
What is on at the park in October and November 2026?
LOHAS Festa Expo with about 600 stalls (9–12 and 16–18 October), Suita Festa on 12 October, KAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES on 31 October–1 November which closes the park to other visitors, and a fireworks and drone show on 21 November.
Are the autumn foliage and cosmos festival dates announced?
Not yet. The park's annual schedule page is currently blank and the autumn flower festival dates for 2026 have not been published. We will add them here once they are.