Sky Beer & YOSAKOI Festival

Festival highlights

The highlight is the YOSAKOI performances, presented in costumes and with staging that vary from team to team.

You can watch the dances up close at venues in the city and experience the distinctive character of each region.

On the second day, the main competition of the YOSAKOI Soran Chitose Tournament takes place, with competitive action from the semifinal tournament featuring teams that advanced through the qualifying rounds through to the final.

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A summer festival to enjoy dance and beer in the heart of Chitose

What to expect

At the venue, you can enjoy food and drinks such as beer, wine, grilled dishes, and sweets while watching YOSAKOI performances and stage events.

In 2026, there was also a stamp-collecting activity with entry to a prize drawing, as well as public-relations and hands-on booths hosted by airlines.

Activities for children included an inflatable dome, a uniform try-on experience, and craft airplane making, offering families ways to spend time together as they explore the venue.

How to take part

Admission to the venue is free, and the performances and stage events are open to the general public.

In 2026, activities for visitors included a stamp rally, a keyword hunt, and making craft airplanes.

No information is provided about general recruitment for people to perform as YOSAKOI team members or advance registration for spectators.

Visitors can attend in person at the venue, and admission is free.

For the 2026 stamp rally, participants collected a stamp card at the venue, gathered stamps at designated locations, and entered a prize drawing.

The craft-kit activity ran from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. As supplies were limited, arriving early is recommended if you want to take part.

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Location and access

Venue and address

Greenbelt Omatsuri Square, Tsudoi Square, and Midori Square.

The city-center area, mainly around Saiwaicho 4-chome and Chiyodacho 4-chome, Chitose, Hokkaido.

Train and bus

About a 10-minute walk from JR Chitose Station.

By car

There is no parking at the venue, so if you plan to arrive by car, check traffic conditions in the surrounding area.

Parking

There is no parking at the venue.

Visitors are advised to use public transportation.

Address Chiyodacho 4-chome, Saiwaicho 4-chome, and Sakaecho 4-chome, Chitose, Hokkaido

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Dates and season

2026 Event Information (the dates listed have passed)

In 2026, the event was held from July 18 (Saturday) to July 20 (Monday, a public holiday).

The event ran from July 18 and on the 19th from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on July 20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The main competition of the YOSAKOI Soran Chitose Tournament was held on July 19 at Chitose Greenbelt Omatsuri Square.

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Tips for your visit

There is no parking at the venue, so public transportation, including walking from JR Chitose Station, is convenient.

Alcoholic drinks such as beer are sold at the venue, but they are not served to people driving vehicles or to minors.

The 2026 craft-kit and prize-drawing activities had quantity or time limits, so if you want to take part, it is best to head to the relevant registration desk early.

Nearby attractions

Around the festival are Hokkaido Chuo Budoshu–Chitose Winery, Salmon Hometown Chitose Aquarium, the Calbee Hokkaido Factory, and the Kirin Beer Hokkaido Chitose Brewery, among others.

Combining a visit to Chitose wineries and facilities related to beer and fisheries can deepen your understanding of the local food and drinks enjoyed at the festival.

These are all introduced as sightseeing information for areas around the festival venue.

Tourist attractionsChitose City

サケのふるさと 千歳水族館

北海道千歳市にある水族館

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Parks and gardensChitose City

青葉公園

北海道千歳市にある公園

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Attractions in the same municipality. Check each attraction’s official website for travel distances from the venue and current opening information.

Official information

The official website provides information on the event outline, venue, program, participating teams, food and drink stalls, and hands-on activities.

The 2026 official website is the special page for the “2026 Sky Beer & YOSAKOI Festival.”

Source: スカイ・ビア＆YOSAKOI祭 - ちとせの観光【千歳市公式】

Sky Beer & YOSAKOI Festival at a Glance

The Sky Beer & YOSAKOI Festival is a summer event in central Chitose, where you can enjoy YOSAKOI performances and local food and drink.

Alongside dances by teams from across Japan, the venue comes alive with a tournament, stage events, activities for children, and food and drink stalls.

In 2026, the event was held from July 18 through the 20th, and admission was free.