Bière à Brive
A charity craft beer and street food festival in Brive-la-Gaillarde
2026
About Bière à Brive
Bière à Brive is a charity craft beer and street food festival, founded in 2022 by members of the Brive Doyen and Terrasson Lions Clubs. Held over a single day at the Espace des 3 Provinces in Brive-la-Gaillarde, it brings together craft brewers from Nouvelle-Aquitaine and neighboring regions—twenty-five for the inaugural edition, and around fifteen in both 2023 and 2024. The program features tastings and sales at brewer stands, local food vendors, live music or DJ sets, and a public vote for the favorite beer. Proceeds fund holiday stays for children from disadvantaged families through the Vacances Plein Air association, as well as support for families of children with long-term illnesses at the Brive hospital.
Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.
Bière à Brive — edition 2026
No 2026 edition of Bière à Brive has been announced to date: the festival's official website is no longer online, and its organizers, the Lions Clubs of Brive Doyen and Terrasson, have not released any information regarding a new event. The date of October 24, 2026, shown on this page is not confirmed by any source. The last confirmed edition took place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Espace des 3 Provinces.
2026 Edition: Nothing announced
As of mid-August 2026, no source has confirmed a fifth edition of Bière à Brive. The festival's official website is no longer online; its domain name, which was still active in December 2025, is no longer registered. No 2026 ticketing is available at the Billetweb address used in previous years, and neither the City of Brive nor the organizing Lions Clubs have announced a new date.
The Saturday, October 24, 2026, date displayed on this page is not supported by any source. This date appears to be a one-year projection of the October 2025 date also listed here, which itself was inaccurate: the fourth edition was held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, according to both the organizer's website and their ticketing platform.
The last known edition
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM to midnight, Bière à Brive held its fourth edition at the Espace des 3 Provinces. Admission was €6 with a complimentary eco-cup or €10 with a collector's glass, with free entry for minors accompanied by an adult. Craft brewers from Corrèze, Dordogne, Cantal, Cher, Indre, and Puy-de-Dôme hosted stands alongside local food vendors, featuring a DJ set from 11:00 AM to midnight and a public vote for the favorite beer, announced at 11:00 PM.
Festival proceeds support the Vacances Plein Air association, which funds holidays for children from disadvantaged families, as well as families of children suffering from long-term illnesses at the Brive hospital.
Highlights Bière à Brive 2026
- Discovery of French craft beer
- Meetings with brewers
- Festive and musical atmosphere
- Local products and catering
Programme Bière à Brive 2026
No program has been published for a 2026 edition: the festival's official website is no longer online and the organizers have made no announcements.
For reference, the program from the last edition on Saturday, October 18, 2025
- 11:00 AM — Festival doors open
- Hourly — Brewer presentations
- 11:00 AM to midnight — DJ set
- 11:00 PM — Announcement of the public's favorite beer winner
Ongoing throughout the day on October 18, 2025
- Craft brewery stands: tasting and on-site sales
- Local food vendors, ranging from traditional cuisine to street food
- Games for children and adults: Mölkky, cornhole, giant tic-tac-toe
- Face painting, glitter, and temporary tattoo stand
- Public vote for your favorite beer, the "Coup de Cœur" award
Prices Bière à Brive 2026
Practical information — Bière à Brive
Practical information
Location
Espace des 3 Provinces, avenue Jacques-et-Bernadette-Chirac, 19100 Brive-la-Gaillarde. Large free parking lot behind the building.
Opening hours
Since 2023, doors open at 11:00 AM. Closing time is midnight in 2025 and 1:00 AM in 2024.
Prices
In 2025, entry is €6 with a complimentary ecocup or €10 with a complimentary collector's glass. Ticket sales are restricted to those aged 18 and over. Minors are welcome if accompanied by an adult; their entry is free and does not require a ticket. As alcohol sales to minors are prohibited, brewers may request proof of age.
Payment
Online booking via credit card was available in previous years. On-site, payment can be made by cash or card.
Contact
The festival's official website is no longer online, as the domain name has expired. The festival's Facebook and Instagram pages are the only identified public channels at this time.
A brewers' festival organized by the Lions Clubs
Bière à Brive was born from the passion for craft beer shared by members of the Brive Doyen and Terrasson Lions Clubs, later joined by the Leo Club Vézère Corrèze. The first edition took place on Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th, 2022, at the Espace des 3 Provinces, featuring twenty-five brewers from the Landes, Tarn-et-Garonne, Puy-de-Dôme, Haute-Vienne, Charente, Lot-et-Garonne, Lot, Dordogne, and Corrèze departments. The festival subsequently shifted to an autumn schedule and a single-day format, running from Saturday morning until the middle of the night.
Tasting, sales, and public voting
Visitors wander between stands, chat with producers, and enjoy tastings and on-site purchases. Each edition concludes with the "Prix Coup de Cœur" (Public Favorite Award): visitors vote for their favorite beer, and the winner is announced late in the evening. Local restaurateurs serve food on-site, ranging from traditional dishes to street food, while the day is punctuated by live concerts or DJ sets.
A charitable event
All profits are donated to fund holidays organized by the Vacances Plein Air (VPA) association for children from disadvantaged families in the region, as well as to support families of children with long-term illnesses at the Brive hospital.
Past editions
- 1st edition — Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th, 2022: 25 brewers, three tasting workshops led by zythologist Paul Thery, a sauerkraut dinner on Saturday night, and a concert by the band Perfecto. Entry €6 including five tastings.
- 2nd edition — Saturday, October 28th, 2023, from 11:00 AM: 15 brewers, entertainment and concerts, and a screening of the Rugby World Cup final. Entry €5 including a tasting glass.
- 3rd edition — Saturday, October 26th, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM: around 15 brewers, four concerts, and all-day children's games. Entry €6, beer at €3.
- 4th edition — Saturday, October 18th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to midnight: craft brewers and local food vendors, DJ set, games, and the "best beer" election. Entry €6 with an ecocup or €10 with a collector's glass.
The Espace des 3 Provinces
The festival is held at the Espace des 3 Provinces, located on avenue Jacques-et-Bernadette-Chirac in Brive-la-Gaillarde. This covered exhibition hall also hosts trade fairs, conventions, and major cultural or sporting events. A large free parking lot is available behind the building.
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