Norwich Beer Festival Moves to New Venues!

Norwich Beer Festival is on the move!  Due to the ongoing refurbishment of The Halls, Norwich (the festival’s home for the past 45 years), the event will be relocating and extending dates for 2025.  Norwich & District CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) is now delighted to share the full details.

The 46th Norwich Beer Festival will take place across a selection of alternative venues, giving thousands of visitors more choice and flexibility. The two-week event will be spread over multiple dates and locations, offering a unique experience in the festival’s history.

Festival Schedule:

  • Launch Party & Fringe Festival – from Fri 17th October
  • Main Festival Part 1 – Waterfront – Mon 27th, Tue 28th & Wed 29th October
  • Main Festival Part 2 – Castle Quarter –Thu 30th, Fri 31st October & Sat 1st November

There will be a pubs and breweries fringe festival taking place from Friday 17th October to Sunday 2nd November, with a Weekend Launch Party taking place from the Friday 17th October to Sunday 19th at Redwell Brewery & Taproom in Bracondale NR1.  All event timings and details will be released soon. 

The Castle Quarter event will take place in Castle Quarter Social, on the top floor, alongside food outlets and will offer live music.

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 and a unique colour festival logo, will be available to purchase at the Redwell launch, Waterfront and Castle Social events, along with other festival merchandise.

All events will be free to CAMRA members who can also prebook an official 46th Norwich Beer Festival glass and drink tokens, also securing their entry at each event.  CAMRA Membership can be purchased online or at any of the four main events.   Non-members will also be able to purchase entry tickets (some events will be free, including pub events), festival glass and tokens soon. 

More information on music, food vendors, merchandise, charity collaborations, donations, and CAMRA membership discounts will be released shortly.