Brassigaume Festival, Marbehan, Belgium 2026: Dates, Beers & Visitor Guide

Welcome to the Brassigaume 2026 in Marbehan

Brassigaume 2026 takes place on 17 and 18 October at the Complexe du Bois-des-Isles in Marbehan. The 25th edition of this international microbrewery festival in Belgium’s Gaume region brings together 24 genuine artisan breweries from Belgium, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and, for the first time, Quebec. Entry is free; tastings are held in a heated marquee a short walk from Marbehan station.

Highlights & Attractions at Brassigaume in Marbehan

• 25th edition of one of Belgium’s most authentic craft beer festivals
• 24 selected artisan breweries from five countries, including Quebec for the first time
• True craft brewers only – no industrial beers, poured by the producers themselves
• Heated marquee at Complexe du Bois-des-Isles with step-free access
• Digital tasting booklet in the Brassigaume app, available a few days before the event
• Family-friendly food: spit-roast pork, spring rolls and a bouncy castle for children
• Host brewery Rulles alongside Belgian classics and international guests

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026

Saturday 17 October 2026 runs from 14:00 to 00:00 (token sales until 23:30). Sunday 18 October 2026 runs from 13:00 to 20:00 (token sales until 19:30). The tent hosts 24 breweries, including Rulles, Blaugies, Cazeau, Heritage, Lambiek Fabriek, Glazen Toren, Millevertus, Minne and international names such as Duham (Canada), Thiriez and Levain (France), Brewfist and Orso Verde (Italy) and Tiger Tops (United Kingdom). Five breweries are first-time participants. Tastings are 12.5 cl pours against tokens; you keep the festival glass. Music and extra entertainment are announced on the festival’s channels. On site you will find spit-roast pork, spring rolls and a soft-drinks bar.

Tickets & Admission for Brassigaume Marbehan

Admission to Brassigaume in Marbehan is free; there are no entry tickets. Tastings require the festival glass and tokens (1 token = 12.5 cl). Exact 2026 euro prices for the glass and tokens are published on site and on the official website. Cash and bank cards are accepted. The nearest ATM is at Place de la Gare, about 600 metres away. Check brassigaume.be for updates.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Marbehan

• By train: line 162 Brussels–Luxembourg, stop Marbehan; the marquee is about a five-minute walk from the station.
• By car: motorway E411, exit 28A, then follow the signs; free parking at the SNCB station.
• October in the Gaume can be cool and wet – bring warm clothes; the tent is heated.
• Book lodgings in Marbehan, Habay, Arlon or Virton early, as this weekend is busy locally.
• Install the Brassigaume app in advance to plan tastings; there is a bouncy castle for children, the tent is level and accessible toilets are near the entrance.