BLIB Bordeaux 2027: Craft Beer Festival in the City

Welcome to BLIB Bordeaux 2027

BLIB, short for Bières Libres et Indépendantes à Bordeaux, is the city's first festival entirely dedicated to craft beer. Organized since 2015 by a collective of independent professionals and beer enthusiasts, it turns Bordeaux into a hub of craft brewing for a week before culminating in a grand final at Les Vivres de l'Art.

Highlights and Attractions at BLIB in Bordeaux

• Around 30 independent craft breweries from Bordeaux and across Europe
• Six days of events including tap take overs, tastings and brewery visits at bars and wine shops around the city
• A grand final with stalls, food trucks and live music at Les Vivres de l'Art
• Workshops and talks on craft beer and local agriculture
• A friendly, eco conscious atmosphere run largely by volunteers
• Golden ticket giveaways hidden at partner venues throughout festival week

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

From Monday to Friday, BLIB spreads across numerous partner venues throughout the Bordeaux metropolitan area, each hosting its own beer related event. The highlight is the grand final over the weekend at Les Vivres de l'Art, where all participating breweries and exhibitors gather in one place. The detailed daily schedule for 2027 had not been fully published at the time of research.

Tickets and Admission for BLIB 2027

Admission to the grand final in previous editions ranged from 7 euros in presale to 9 euros at the door, including a collector's glass and a tasting token. Official prices for 2027 had not yet been confirmed at the time of research. Tickets are typically sold through the HelloAsso platform.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Bordeaux

• Les Vivres de l'Art is located in the Bacalan district by the Bassins à Flot, easily reached via tram line B
• For the many side events in bars and wine shops, checking the official program in advance is worthwhile
• April weather in Bordeaux is generally mild, though light rain protection is advisable for evening events
• Accommodation in Bordeaux should be booked early given the city's popularity