Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
Zürich Bier Festival is the city’s headline date for international craft beer. It’s best approached as a tasting-led event—arrive early, pace yourself, and use public transport where possible. The 12th
Lyon’s flagship craft beer festival returns for two packed days at Double Mixte in Villeurbanne. Lyon Bière Festival is from 24–25 April 2026, hosted at Double Mixte (Villeurbanne). Friday evening
Rogaland Ølfestival brings homebrewers and beer fans together in Stavanger for one packed tasting session. Taking place on 25 April 2026 (16:00–22:00) at Rubbhallen Stavanger Forum, the event is organised
Ales From Wales brings together heritage rail travel and Welsh brewing on the scenic Dee Valley line. Running on selected Saturdays between 25 April and 10 October 2026, this ticketed
Nurme Springs returns to Rīga for a one-evening celebration of modern Latvian and international craft beer. Held on 25 April 2026 at Hanzas Perons, the festival is positioned as a
Vibra Mahou Fest León 2026 is a one-day city festival that pairs live music with beer culture experiences, built around concerts, DJs and ‘talleres cerveceros’ (beer workshops). It takes place
Festibière (Beer Festival) returns to Gembloux Belgium from 25–26 April 2026 Parc d’Épinal à Gembloux. This is the tenth edition of the Belgium beer festival. Additional Information on Festibière (Beer Festival)
The London Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, drawing participants from across the globe. This guide will help you prepare for the big race, from understanding the marathon's history
Solothurner Biertage is a classic Swiss spring beer weekend in a beautifully preserved baroque city. It’s best approached as a tasting-led event—arrive early, pace yourself, and use public transport where
The Jack in the Green Festival takes place in the Sussex coastal town of Hastings – 1066 and all that – traditionally over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. A festival steeped in English folklore
For something different from a hall-based festival, Bier Zug turns beer tasting into a full-day rail adventure. It’s best approached as a tasting-led event—arrive early, pace yourself, and use public
Budapest Beer Week (BPBW) turns the capital into a citywide celebration of modern craft beer. Running from 4–10 May 2026, the week blends brewery-led happenings around Budapest with the headline
The RHS Malvern Spring Festival (or Malvern county show) will once more be held at Worcestershire's Three Counties Showground in May. The four-day celebration of everything horticultural is a highlight
Pivní pohoda is a friendly, single-day beer event that turns Přelouč into a worthwhile stop for craft-beer fans. The 2026 edition is listed for 16 May 2026, running 12:00–22:00 in
The family friendly, UK food festival returns to Roundhay Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire in May. The North Leeds Food Festival celebrates local and international food, with artisan markets, live
Toer de Geuze 2026 (Oud Beersel), Belgium’s celebrated lambic weekend returns as takes over Oud Beersel on 9 and 10 May 2026. Visitors can explore the brewery on free 20-minute
The Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2026 will take place from 9 to 17 May and 3 to 11 October 2026
Bierfestival Liestal is a handy day-trip beer event just outside Basel. It’s best approached as a tasting-led event—arrive early, pace yourself, and use public transport where possible. The festival is
Vibra Mahou Fest Gijón 2026 is a one-day city festival that pairs live music with beer culture experiences, built around concerts, DJs and ‘talleres cerveceros’ (beer workshops). It takes place
If you are a fan of cress then Hampshire is the place to head for this May. Held on 17 May, the 2025 Alresford Watercress Festival will see fifteen thousand
