CAMRA
5 - 9 Aug 2025
Food & Drink

Great British Beer Festival 2025

Event Information

  • Tickets
    Ticket price range £6 - £64
  • Halls 1 & 2
  • Opening Times
    Tuesday 5th 17:00 - 22:30
    Wednesday 6th 12:00 - 22:30
    Thursday 7th 12:00 - 22:30
    Friday 8th 12:00 - 22:30
    Saturday 9th 12:00 - 19:00
    Last admission 40 mins before closing
    All bars will close 30 mins before closing
  • Event website

Event Details

Discover the Great British Beer Festival 2025 at the NEC Birmingham – Bigger, Bolder, Better!

The Great British Beer Festival is back and in 2025, we’re taking things to the next level! For the first time ever, the Great British Beer Festival will be held at the iconic NEC in Birmingham.

Join thousands of fellow beer lovers at the NEC, where you can sample hundreds of unique ales, ciders, perries and craft beers from around the world. Immerse yourself in interactive tastings, discover new flavours, enjoy live music, and experience the festival’s vibrant atmosphere in a way like never before.

As well as the huge range of drinks on offer, you can enjoy a selection of food and snacks. Entertainment is also included as part of the ticket price with live music in the afternoons and evenings.

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Hotel Partner: Manor Hotel Meriden/Windmill Village Hotel, Golf Club & Spa

Offering scenic accommodation, diverse dining options, together with golf, spa & leisure facilities. Conveniently located only 5 miles from the NEC, making it an easy commute. Quote NEC24 for 10% off our Best Available Rates.

Hotel Partner: Voco St. John's Hotel

Elevate your NEC experience at Voco St. John's Hotel. Minutes away from the NEC with 201 stylish rooms, 13 versatile meeting spaces, and ample parking for 250 cars. Your gateway to comfort and convenience.

Hotel Partner: Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Make the most of your stay right by the action in this recently renovated contemporary Hotel. With exquisite dining options at your fingertips for you to enjoy, end the day with dinner in our beautiful new restaurant Brightsmith by the water, sipping a cocktail, overlooking the scenic Pendigo Lake. Then relax into one of our newly refurbished rooms and wake up to the famous Hilton Breakfast in the place where it all happens.

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