Beer & Gourmet Music Garden 2026 Summer

Event Overview

The Beer & Gourmet Music Garden Summer is a special seasonal event held at Port Island Citizen's Plaza, where music, craft beer, and gourmet food come together. Part of the "Port Island Reborn Project" to revitalize the local community, this event offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy local flavors in a beautiful, Mediterranean-style open-air plaza.

Highlights & How to Enjoy

The main draw is the perfect pairing of music and food. You can sample a wide variety of local craft beers from the Kobe and Akashi areas, alongside delicious bites from popular local restaurants and food trucks. The stage will be brought to life by talented musicians and dancers from the Kansai region. Relax in the open air and lose yourself to the groovy rhythms while feeling the refreshing summer evening breeze.

Schedule

The event runs for three days from July 9 (Thu) to July 11 (Sat). The scheduled hours for each day are 17:00 to 20:30.

Venue & Access

The venue is Port Island Citizen's Plaza (Central Plaza).

• *By Port Liner**: Take the Port Liner from Sannomiya Station (accessible via JR, Hankyu, Hanshin, or Subway) for approximately 10 minutes, then walk directly from Shimin Hiroba Station.
• *By Car**: Approximately 5 minutes from the Ikutagawa I.C. via the Hanshin Expressway Route 3 Kobe Line, or 3 minutes from the Sumiyoshihama I.C. via the Hanshin Expressway Route 5 Wangan Line.

Tips for Visitors

While admission to the event is free, you will need to purchase food and drinks at the individual booths. We highly recommend enjoying the local craft beers and food truck specialties alongside the live music at sunset. It is a wonderful, open-air space perfect for a lively outing with friends or family.

What to Bring & Etiquette

As this is an outdoor event in an open plaza, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing. Please check with individual vendors regarding specific payment methods for food and drinks. Please note that event details may change due to weather; please check the official website for the latest updates.