Nagaoka Kome-Hyappyo Festival ~Fireworks, Food, and Music~ 2026 Second Artist Lineup Announced!

The 'Nagaoka Kome-Hyappyo Festival ~Fireworks, Food, and Music~ 2026' (commonly known as Kome Fes) will be held on May 23 (Sat) and 24 (Sun), 2026, at the National Echigo Hillside Park. On March 12 (Thu), the second lineup of artists and transportation ticket information were announced on the official website. Additionally, a crowdfunding campaign, a first for the festival, has started today.

[Second Artist Lineup Announcement] Newly announced artists include EXILE TAKAHIRO, CANDY TUNE, Gyubin, SWEET STEADY, Kiyoshi Hikawa, and Hinata introduce Nagaoka next artist Akimaru Sara. These artists will grace the two-day event. Furthermore, the performance dates for the 'PERFORMERS' category announced in January have been set: Obata no Oniisan on May 23 (Day 1) and Yarenzu on May 24 (Day 2).

[Transportation Tickets] Sales for transportation tickets have begun. In addition to the existing shuttle bus between Nagaoka Station and the venue, a new route from Niigata Station has been added, significantly improving accessibility. A 'Day Trip Bus Tour with FM NIIGATA Personalities' is also planned.

[Crowdfunding] The first-ever crowdfunding project, 'Nagaoka Kome-Hyappyo Festival 2026: Connecting to the Future Through Fun Experiences,' is now live on CAMPFIRE until May 17 (Sun). Plans include special fireworks packages and VIP seating.