A summer festival of music and beer in front of Koriyama Station
Summer Festa in Koriyama
The 2026 edition of Summer Festa in Koriyama has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/24 〜 2026/07/26Ended
- Season / frequency
- Late July / Every year
- Location
- Koriyama Ekimae Odori, Omachi-dori, Nakamachi Yumedori, and Koriyama Station West Exit Plaza
- Area
- Fukushima Prefecture・Koriyama City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Summer Festa in Koriyama transforms the streets in front of Koriyama Station into a summer venue for enjoying beer and music. You can soak up the lively atmosphere around the station while visiting local food stalls.
About Summer Festa in Koriyama
Summer Festa in Koriyama is a beer festival held in the area around Koriyama Station.
In a format reminiscent of Germany’s Oktoberfest, visitors can enjoy beer and local food and drink.
Held annually since 1995, it has continued as an event that brings summer excitement to Koriyama.
Source: 令和7年度 観光・交通（その他） - 郡山市公式ウェブサイト
Festival highlights
A highlight is how the streets in front of Koriyama Station become pedestrian-only, transforming into a beer-garden-like space.
The venue features booths serving beer and local food, as well as music stages.
Previous editions have featured performances by German bands and the Japan Self-Defense Forces music corps, as well as dance shows.
Source: 夏のイベントを楽しもう - 郡山市公式ウェブサイト / 市長コラム（2026年） - 郡山市公式ウェブサイト / サマーフェスタ IN KORIYAMA - Wikipedia
A summer festival of music and beer in front of Koriyama Station
What to expect
Visitors stroll along several streets near the station, enjoying food and drink booths at the beer festival and live music stages.
The 2026 festival ran for 3 days, with different start and end times on each day.
Visitors can enjoy food and drink while making their way between stages and stalls around the city center.
Source: サマーフェスタ IN KORIYAMA ビール祭
How to take part
This is an event where general visitors can enjoy food and drink and the stage performances.
According to the 2026 information, this is not an event that invites participants to enter competitions in advance or recruits performers; it is presented as an event to enjoy at the station-front venue.
As alcohol is served, please consider your age and how you will get home when attending.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Koriyama Ekimae Odori, Omachi-dori, Nakamachi Yume-dori, and the station plaza at the west exit of Koriyama Station.
- Train and bus
JR Koriyama Station is the nearest station.
If you drink alcohol, do not drive a car.
Event venue 福島県郡山市 郡山駅前大通り
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
In 2026, the festival ran from July 24 (Friday) through the 26th (Sunday).
It was open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the 24th, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the 25th, and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the 26th, with a last-order time set for each day.
The 2026 festival has ended.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Fukushima Prefecture / Koriyama City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
The venue spans several streets in front of the station, so crowd levels and ease of walking may vary depending on which area you visit.
If you drink alcohol, do not drive a car or ride a bicycle; use public transportation or another means to get home.
In 2026, start and end times vary by day, so it is important to check the times for the day you plan to visit.
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Origins and History of Summer Festa in Koriyama
Summer Festa in Koriyama began in 1995 and has been held every July.
The festival incorporates a format based on Germany’s Oktoberfest and has developed as a beer festival.
For many years, it has continued in central Koriyama as a summer event combining live music and food and drink booths.
Official information
Event information is available on the official event page of the Summer Festa in Koriyama Executive Committee.
It lists the dates, times, venues, and organizer for 2026.
The Koriyama City official information also provides the committee’s phone number for inquiries.
Summer Festa in Koriyama at a Glance
Summer Festa in Koriyama is a summer beer festival that turns the streets in front of Koriyama Station into a pedestrian-friendly beer-garden space.
It is known for its beer, local food, and music stages, and has been running since 1995.
In 2026, the festival ran from July 24 through the 26th, with venues on several streets in front of Koriyama Station and the station’s west exit plaza.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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