** Tickets available here for all venues **
Two Weeks, Two Main Venues, One Unique Celebration!
In 2025, the 46th Norwich Beer Festival will take place across two weeks and two main venues, giving thousands of visitors choice and flexibility and a unique experience in the festival’s history.
Festival Schedule:
- Launch Event – Redwell Brewery Tap Room, NR1
Dates: Fri 17th to Sun 19th October
Timings: Fri and Sat 12-9pm, Sun 12-5pm
- Main Festival Part 1 – Waterfront, NR1
Dates: Mon 27th, Tue 28th & Wed 29th October
Timings: Mon 27th CAMRA Members’ Preview 4-5pm, then open 5-10pm to the public.
Tue 28th and Wed 29th – 11.30-3.30pm and 5-10pm.
- Main Festival Part 2 – Castle Social, Level 3, Castle Quarter NR1 (next to food court)
Dates: Thu 30th, Fri 31st October & Sat 1st November
Timings: Thu to Sat 11.30-3.30pm and 5-11pm
There will be a pubs and breweries Fringe Festival taking place from Friday 17th October to Sunday 2nd November.
All events are free to CAMRA members. Members of the public can prebook their entrance, official festival glass and drink tokens. CAMRA membership can be purchased online or at any of the three main events.
All events will showcase a fantastic selection of real ales, ciders and foreign beers. The official 46th Norwich Beer Festival glass, featuring the legendary dragon, will be available to prebook or purchase at the Redwell launch, Waterfront and Castle Social events, along with other festival merchandise. The Castle Social event will take place on the top floor, alongside food outlets and will offer live music.
The festival charity is Keeping Abreast, offering support to local women undergoing breast treatment and reconstruction.
The festival is NOT a ticket-only event, but spaces for non-ticket holders are limited, so pre-booking is strongly advised. More information on music, food vendors, merchandise and CAMRA membership discounts will be released shortly.