Kyushu Rainbow Pride 2026 offers two days to meet, learn and take part in activities celebrating diverse identities and ways of living. LGBTQ+ people, families, children, companies, public institutions and educators all come together for a program designed to encourage understanding, connection and participation. This year’s theme is “That One Step Gives You Strength to Live — You May Just Learn to Like Who You Are.”
In 2026, the event moves to the Kihinkan area of Tenjin Central Park. Planned activities include a kids’ area where children can encounter ideas about diversity through play, a “Human Library” featuring first-hand stories and experiences from LGBTQ+ participants, programs introducing Aro/Ace and nonbinary identities, and a photo booth.
Accessibility is also a key part of the event, with sign-language interpretation, written communication support, multilingual assistance and livestreaming planned for those attending in person as well as people who may find it difficult to visit the venue.
The Pride Parade takes place from 14:00 on Oct 18, 2026. Under the banner “Happy Pride,” participants will walk through the city in their own way, sharing a message of greater acceptance and a society where everyone can live more openly and comfortably.
- Oct. 17, 2026 (Sat), Oct. 18, 2026 (Sun)
- 10:00~17:00
- Free entry
- Kihinkan Area, Tenjin Central Park (Nishi-Nakasu side)
- 6-29 Nishinakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
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