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Welcome to the Streekbierenfestival Land van Aelst 2027 in Aalst
Streekbierenfestival Land van Aelst is an annual regional beer festival in and around Aalst, Belgium. The 2026 edition took place on 15 and 16 August. A confirmed date, venue and programme for 2027 have not been published. The organisers choose a different location in the area each year.
Highlights & Attractions at Streekbierenfestival Land van Aelst in Aalst
- Focus on smaller local breweries from roughly a 15-kilometre radius around Aalst
- More than 45 regional beers from about 16 brewers at the 11th edition in 2026
- Beers featured in that edition included Krauker, Trejense Triple, Kletskop, Be My Honey and Woeste
- Direct contact with brewers about ingredients, process and the story behind each beer
- Free admission; beer and food are paid on site
- Regional food, including burgers and Belgian snacks at recent editions
- Family activities; in 2026 Pasar De Faluintjes also offered a guided walk
Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027
No official 2027 date, venue or artist bill has been released. This is not a large rock, metal, electronic or jazz festival with a fixed line-up. Recent editions ran on an August weekend, opened at 15:00 and were free to enter. In 2026 the 11th edition was held in the park garden of Historisch Huis van Innis on Albrechtlaan in Aalst. Music, children’s activities and local food sat alongside the beer. Any 2027 performers have not been announced and are not listed here.
The official site streekbierenfestival.be described the latest edition as more than 45 beers from 15-plus breweries in a relaxed festival setting, without multinational brands. Whether the next edition returns to mid-August will only be certain once the organisers publish the date.
Tickets & Admission for Streekbierenfestival Land van Aelst Aalst
Entry has been free at previous editions, including 2026. No ticket was required. Drinks are paid separately. Beer prices for 2027 have not been published. Dates and the venue will be posted on https://www.streekbierenfestival.be/ when confirmed.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Aalst
- Aalst is on the Brussels–Ghent rail line. Check the 2027 site before travelling, because the venue changes every year and is not always in the centre.
- Mid-August weather is usually mild to warm. Bring light clothes, a layer for the evening and shoes suitable for a garden or park.
- Book accommodation in Aalst once the date is known. The festival mainly draws a regional audience.
- With free entry and a local line-up of brewers, arriving near the usual 15:00 opening is worthwhile if the next edition keeps that start time.
- Confirm the programme, brewery list and any walks only via the official website and local announcements. There is no 2027 line-up yet.
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 →
The photo used is illustrative and does not necessarily depict the actual event.
