Craft beer festivals announced for Kobe and Osaka in late 2026

Several craft beer festivals are scheduled to take place in the Kansai region in late 2026.

In Kobe, Mint Kobe will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a “Craft Beer Thanksgiving” from October 2 to October 4, 2026. The event features an original craft beer, with participating restaurants offering one free bottle to customers dining in-store. Additionally, a special event featuring the band Watanabe Flower is scheduled for October 2 at the Mint Kobe 2nd-floor deck.

In Suita, Osaka, the 29th annual “Minoh Beer Thanksgiving 2026” will be held on September 20 and 21, 2026. For the first time, the festival will move to the Upper Plaza of Expo '70 Commemorative Park. The event will feature fresh Minoh Beer and food, with a new ticket system utilizing LivePocket to manage crowds.