By Yao Kai Xin

GastroBeats returns for its fifth edition this June, running from 5 to 28 June 2026 at Bayfront Event Space as part of i Light Singapore’s Festival Village.

The three-week festival brings together over 40 food vendors, live music, and a growing list of brand activations spread across Marina Bay. Entry remains free, with activities designed to move easily between food, play, and social spaces.

From Somersby Courtside to Connor’s Café

This year’s edition continues to expand beyond food, with brand-led zones shaping how visitors move through the space. Two of the more distinct experiences come from Somersby and Connor’s, which sit on opposite ends of the same idea—one active, one slow.

At Somersby Courtside, get active! Visitors can pick up a paddle and play a casual round of pickleball before cooling down with drinks like Mango & Lime, Passionfruit & Orange, and Somersby 0.0 Apple. 

A short walk away, slow down with The Connor’s Café. Here, Connor’s Stout is served ice-cold with its signature roasted coffee notes and a smooth nitro head.. The café-style setup encourages people to sit down and take their time, with photo-booth moments, interactive games, and merchandise redemptions layered into the experience.

What’s Cooking at GastroBeats

Across the main festival floor, more than 40 F&B vendors will be serving a mix of street food, desserts, and drinks. The lineup includes returning names such as Jett Barbecue, Siblings Gelato, Kwazy Korndog, and Papi’s Tacos, alongside newer concepts like The Pasta Lab, Big Black Cup, Thirsty, and rice.

Many stalls are also introducing festival-exclusive menus, ranging from Korean street food and Thai snacks to gelato customisation, sliders, and rice bowls.

A curated dining pocket, GastroBeats Spotlights at The Enclave, brings together vendors like The Plump Frenchman, Neon Pigeon Izakaya, rice., and The Meatmen Channel, offering a slightly more sit-down format compared to the main festival grounds.

Pet-friendly Spots and Interactive Zones

Visitors can expect Coca-Cola’s interactive challenge zone, Carlsberg’s HDB-inspired “Blk 178” activation, 1664’s pet-friendly café space, Somersby’s pickleball playground, and additional lounges and pop-ups by brands including Zouk, Tiger Brokers, and Income Insurance.

Event Programmes

Daily programming includes evening food sampling windows, live performances from GastroBeats’ GIG-ers, and ongoing brand activations across the site.

To mark its fifth anniversary, the festival is also introducing “High on Five”, a weekday 5pm to 6pm promotion featuring selected beers, stouts, and ciders priced between $5.55 and $5.95 from Sunday to Thursday.

GastroBeats 2026 runs from 5 to 28 June, with free entry for all visitors.