Weekend Jazz Live & Cold Draft Beer – The Ultimate Combo! 【Beer Fest 2026 Special Jazz Lounge】

New Otani Inn Sapporo (General Manager: Katsuyoshi Sato, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) will host the popular summer event 'Beer Fest 2026 Special Jazz Lounge' on Fridays and Saturdays from July 3 (Fri) to August 22 (Sat), 2026.

This weekend-only summer event offers chilled Sapporo beer and authentic live jazz performances. Experience a luxurious evening filled with music and delicious cuisine at this special lounge open only on Friday and Saturday nights.

With cooperation from the Sapporo City Jazz Executive Committee, live jazz performances will be held on all 14 event days. Live music by diverse artists featuring saxophone, flute, trombone, and more will add vibrant flair to summer evenings.

Event Dates: July 3 (Fri) – August 22 (Sat), 2026 (Fridays and Saturdays only) Note: Closed on July 17 (Fri) and 18 (Sat)

Time: 17:30 – 21:00 (Food Last Order 20:30 / Drink Last Order 20:45)

Pricing:

● Standard Plan 90-minute all-you-can-drink + 1 main plate + 8-item appetizer buffet

1 person: ¥5,000 (tax & service included) [WEB reservation discount! ¥5,000 → ¥4,500 (tax & service included)]

● Premium Plan (for 2 or more guests) 90-minute all-you-can-drink + 1 main plate + 8-item appetizer buffet + choice of 2 dishes from a la carte menu 1 person: ¥6,000 (tax & service included)

● Light Plan 90-minute all-you-can-drink 1 person: ¥2,500 (tax & service included)

Note: Minimum 1 a la carte menu item required per person.

● A la carte menu items from ¥800 (tax & service included)

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Over 35 drink options available

Draft beer includes Hokkaido-exclusive 'Sapporo Classic' and 'SORACHI1984'.

Also available: a wide selection of unique tea highballs such as Jasmine High, Corn Tea High, Matcha High, and Matcha Milk High—ideal for those who prefer lighter drinks.

Additionally, vibrant tropical cocktails like Tropical Sunrise Punch and Tropical Fuzzy Navel will enhance the summer atmosphere. Enjoy your favorite drink live to the rhythm of jazz performances.

Chef-Crafted Cuisine

The appetizer buffet features 8 items including vegetable sticks, steamed chicken with tuna sauce (Piedmont style), and spicy bonito with five-flavor sauce.

Additional a la carte menu highlights:

- Sichuan-style stir-fried beef

- Seafood salt sauce yakisoba

- Braised char siu fried rice

- Shrimp and vegetable ahijo

- Pizza Margherita

- Pork belly BBQ with tomato chili

- Homemade ricotta and spinach tortellini with tomato cheese bake

- Mini parfait

- New Otani sweets assortment

And more delicious options.

Live Jazz Performances with Sapporo City Jazz

[Performance Times] - 1st Stage: 18:30 – 19:00 - 2nd Stage: 19:30 – 20:00

Featured jazz musicians active in Hokkaido will perform throughout the event, enhancing weekend evenings with live music.

Performer schedule

[New Otani Inn Sapporo]

New Otani Inn Sapporo will celebrate its 44th anniversary on August 1, 2026. Conveniently located near Sapporo Station and Odori Station, ideal for both tourism and business. The hotel features simple, relaxing guest rooms and casual restaurants serving Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine. Guests enjoy trusted service and heartfelt hospitality.

Official Website: https://newotanisapporo.com/ Instagram Official Account: https://www.instagram.com/newotani_inn_sapporo/ Facebook Official Account: https://www.facebook.com/NewOtaniInnSapporo/

X (formerly Twitter) Official Account: https://twitter.com/inn_sapporo

YouTube Official Account: https://www.youtube.com/@new_otani_inn_sapporo

Sapporo City Jazz

(SAPPORO CITY JAZZ)

Sapporo City Jazz (SAPPORO CITY JAZZ) is Japan’s largest jazz festival, launched in 2007 under the slogan 'Sapporo, a city of jazz.'

Official Website: https://sapporocityjazz.jp/ Instagram Official Account: https://www.instagram.com/sapporocityjazz/ Facebook Official Account: https://www.facebook.com/sapporocityjazz

X (formerly Twitter) Official Account: https://x.com/sapporocityjazz