The Great British Beer Festival is back after 40 years, featuring hundreds of beers, real cider, entertainment, and more at the NEC Birmingham.
The Great British Beer Festival Returns to the West Midlands
The Great British Beer Festival returns to the West Midlands for the first time since 1983 this summer. The Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) flagship event will take over the NEC Birmingham from Tue 5 Aug – Sat 9 Aug.
Now in its 47th year, the popular festival is dedicated to celebrating the best of UK brewing and beyond. Visitors will be able to pick from hundreds of beers from an array of different breweries. There will also be several bars dedicated to real cider and perry, as well as cocktails.
Entertainment and Activities
Festivalgoers will also be treated to a plethora of entertainment, a range of quality food and pub-style games. For those who want to learn more about their favorite drinks, there will be opportunities to connect with brewers like Thornbridge and Elusive Brewing and get up close and personal with ingredients at the Discovery Bar, which will have new guided tastings each day.
Champion Beer of Britain Competition
CAMRA’s prestigious Champion Beer of Britain 2025 competition will also return. The overall winners will be announced on the first day of the festival, and the beers in each winning category will be available to try.
Festival Organizer Excited for the Event
Festival Organiser Adam Gent said: “The return of the Great British Beer Festival is a cause for great celebration. I cannot wait to welcome beer and cider lovers from across the UK, and indeed the world, to the NEC Birmingham, where the festival promises to be better than ever before. Come and experience our incredible selection of the finest beers, ciders and perries, along with delicious food.”
Tickets and further information can be found using the link below.
Tue 5 Aug - Sat 9 Aug, The NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
Words: Bradley Lengden
Published on: Mon 4 Aug 2025
Published on 17 August 2025 by Ben Robinson
