Sapporo Summer Festival
Celebrate Sapporo’s Refreshing Northern Summer
Since its inception in 1954, the Sapporo Summer Festival has transformed the city into a month-long celebration of culture, flavor, and community. At its heart is the Sapporo Odori Beer Garden, where the fresh summer breeze of Odori Park meets the lively energy of thousands of visitors.
Imagine yourself in the lush greenery of Odori Park, surrounded by the cheerful clinking of beer mugs and the savory aroma of sizzling jingisukan and fresh seafood. One of the largest beer gardens in Japan, this open-air venue offers a chance to enjoy beers from the country’s leading breweries. In a special area inspired by Sapporo’s sister city Munich, you can also savor authentic German brews. Each glass reflects a brewing tradition that dates back to 1876, when beer culture first took root in Sapporo.
As mid-August approaches, the festival reaches its peak with the Hokkai Bon Odori. Beneath the iconic Sapporo TV Tower, dancers in vibrant yukata move gracefully to the powerful rhythm of taiko drums. The celebration extends across the city—from the dazzling parades of the Susukino Festival to the lively Tanuki Festival in the historic Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade.
For an entire month, Sapporo comes alive with color, music, and connection. Join in and experience the warmth of Hokkaido’s community during these fleeting summer days.
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General Information
- Event period
- 1. Sapporo Odori Beer Garden (Welfare Sponsored) July 23 (Thu) – August 18 (Tue), 2026 (27 days)
2. Hokkaido Bon Odori August 13 (Thu) – August 16 (Sun), 2026 (4 days)
3. 62nd Susukino Festival: Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Saturday, August 8, 2026 (3 days)
4. 73rd Tanuki Festival: Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (27 days) - Event venue
- Odori Park West 5-8, 10, 11-chome
- Postal code
- 〒060-0001
- Address
- 北海道札幌市中央区 地下鉄大通駅～西11丁目駅区間内、その他市内各所
- Telephone Number
- 011-281-6400（Sapporo Tourist Association）
- Closed
- Open every day during the period
- Car Park
- none
- Directions
- ●On foot: About 3 minutes from Odori subway station
●By car: About 15 minutes from Sasson Expwy Sapporo Kita IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
