Event Details
Welcome to the Belfast Beer & Cider Festival 2026 in Belfast
The Belfast Beer & Cider Festival 2026 takes place from 5 to 7 November at Banana Block in the Portview Centre, East Belfast. The 22nd edition, organised by CAMRA Northern Ireland, is open daily from 12:00 to 22:30. Around 100 beers and ciders from Northern Ireland, the UK and Ireland are on offer.
Highlights & Attractions at Belfast Beer & Cider Festival in Belfast
- Around 100 beers and ciders from Northern Ireland, the UK and Ireland
- Range of real ale, craft beer, cider and other styles
- CAMRA Discovery Zone with tastings and conversations
- Commemorative glass and festival programme included with the ticket
- Evening live music according to the official festival website
- On-site food including Hi Burger and Bodega Bagels
- Volunteer-run CAMRA festival at Banana Block
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The festival runs from Thursday 5 November to Saturday 7 November 2026, daily from 12:00 to 22:30. A full stage or tasting timetable for 2026 has not yet been published in detail on the official site; organisers mention evening music and a CAMRA Discovery Zone. Drinks at the bar are paid by card or with prepaid token cards (£5 or £10), not with cash. Under-18s enter free before 20:30 if supervised and must leave after that time due to licensing. Well-behaved dogs are allowed.
Tickets & Admission for Belfast Beer & Cider Festival Belfast
Earlybird advance tickets cost £4 (about 5 euros) for Thursday and Friday and £5.50 (about 6–7 euros) for Saturday according to the official CAMRA ticket shop; entry, commemorative glass and programme are included. CAMRA members pay £3 (about 4 euros) for glass and programme and must bring their membership card. Drinks are extra. Tickets are sold at tckty.camra.org.uk. Extra tickets may be available at the door if advance stock sells out; priority goes to advance buyers. Prices may change – check the official site.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Belfast
- Travel with Translink: bus routes 3a/3g/3f stop on Newtownards Road (Ribble Street/Hunt Street); 3b/3c/3d/3e/3h and Glider G1 stop at Connswater on Albertbridge Road. From Lanyon Place station it is a short ride on Glider G1.
- November evenings in Belfast are cool and often wet – bring warm, weatherproof clothing.
- Book accommodation in Belfast early, especially for the November weekend.
- On-street parking near the venue is limited according to the organisers; public transport is recommended. A Metro/Glider day ticket costs £4 via the app or £5 on the bus, according to the festival website.
- Buy token cards before ordering at the bar; unused balance can be donated or refunded in whole pounds.
