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Welcome to the Roosendaals Bockbierfestival 2026 in Roosendaal
On Saturday 3 October 2026, from 14:00 to 23:00, the Roosendaals Bockbierfestival takes place in Roosendaal, Netherlands. The 23rd edition organised by the Roosendaals Biergilde turns the city centre into a large tasting trail across the Markt, Bloemenmarkt and Molenstraat, featuring nine participating cafés.
Highlights & Attractions at Roosendaals Bockbierfestival in Roosendaal
- Wide selection of extraordinary bock beers – from traditional bocks and barrel-aged doppelbocks to infused and pastry bocks
- Tastings spread across nine different cafés in the heart of Roosendaal
- Tasting glass, festival booklet and pen included with the entrance ticket
- Carefully curated selection by the Roosendaals Biergilde
- Popular event attracting beer lovers from the Netherlands and Belgium
- Cosy autumn atmosphere in the historic city centre
- Perfect opportunity to discover the diversity of Dutch and international bock beers in one day
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The festival is a one-day event held on Saturday 3 October 2026, running continuously from 14:00 to 23:00. Visitors move freely between the participating cafés on the Markt, Bloemenmarkt and Molenstraat. Each location offers a different selection of bock beers. The festival booklet helps track the beers and breweries tasted. This is a pure tasting festival with no large stage programme – the focus is entirely on the special beers and the convivial atmosphere.
Tickets & Admission for Roosendaals Bockbierfestival Roosendaal
Entrance starts at €8.75 and includes a tasting glass, the festival booklet and a pen. Separate tasting tokens cost €3.25 each. Combination tickets are available: one with glass, booklet and five tokens for €25, and one with ten tokens for €41.25. Tickets can be purchased online via the official website or ticket shop. Almost all beers cost one token per tasting.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Roosendaal
- Roosendaal is easily reachable by train (Roosendaal station is centrally located). The festival locations are only a short walk from the station.
- Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing – the festival takes place largely outdoors or between cafés, and October weather can be changeable.
- Book tickets in advance, as the festival is popular with beer enthusiasts from the region and Belgium.
- Various hotels and accommodations are available in and around Roosendaal; a central location makes visiting easier.
- Use the festival booklet to record the beers you try and note your favourite breweries.
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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