Calais Beer Festival
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Beer Craft Beer

Calais Beer Festival

Celebration of craft beers and brewing heritage in Calais

Calais — Pas-de-Calais (62)
Dates 03 Oct β€” 04 Oct 2026
Location Calais (62)
Prices From 0.00€
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About Calais Beer Festival

The Calais Beer Festival is a friendly event dedicated to craft beers from the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. This festival brings together regional and national brewers for a moment of tasting and discovery of the brewing heritage of the Hauts-de-France. Visitors can taste blondes, ambers, browns, IPAs, and specialty beers accompanied by local specialties. Musical entertainment and a festive atmosphere complete this event celebrating the region's brewing tradition.

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The Calais Beer Festival: A Celebration of Brewing Heritage

The Nord-Pas-de-Calais region is one of France's historical cradles of beer. With its dozens of craft breweries, the region perpetuates centuries-old brewing know-how. The Calais Beer Festival celebrates this heritage by bringing together brewers and enthusiasts for an event dedicated to discovery and tasting.

A Gathering of Craft Brewers

The festival brings together craft breweries from Pas-de-Calais, the North, and all over France. Each brewer presents their creations: hoppy blondes, malty ambers, roasted browns, aromatic IPAs, refreshing whites, and specialty beers with unexpected flavors. Visitors can taste, compare, and discover the richness of regional and national brewing production.

Tastings with Food Pairings

Beer tastings are accompanied by local gastronomic specialties: welsh, carbonnade flamande, fries, regional cheeses, and other dishes that pair perfectly with craft beers. Food stalls offer hot meals and tasting platters, allowing visitors to appreciate food and beer pairings.

Entertainment and Festive Atmosphere

The Beer Festival is not just about tasting. Musical entertainment – concerts by local bands, DJ sets, and festive atmospheres – punctuates the event. Discovery workshops on brewing and conferences on brewing techniques and the history of beer in the North allow visitors to deepen their knowledge of this fascinating world.

The Brewing Heritage of the North

The brewing tradition of Nord-Pas-de-Calais dates back several centuries. The region had hundreds of breweries in the 19th century, and this heritage is now experiencing a spectacular revival thanks to the rise of artisanal microbreweries. The Calais Beer Festival highlights this dynamism and allows visitors to discover exceptional beers, brewed with passion and expertise.

Calais, a City of Brewers

Located at the crossroads of French and British influences, Calais is a city where beer culture is deeply rooted. The proximity to England has fostered brewing exchanges and a diversity of beer styles. The Beer Festival is part of this tradition of openness and conviviality, welcoming both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers.

Calais Beer Festival β€” edition 2026

The Calais Beer Festival returns in October 2026 for a new weekend dedicated to craft beers and the brewing heritage of the North.

Prices Calais Beer Festival 2026

Free entry or modest price with tasting glass included.

Practical information — Calais Beer Festival

Access

By car: Calais is accessible via the A16 and A26 motorways. Free and paid parking is available in the city center.

By train: Calais-Ville station is served by TER Hauts-de-France. Calais-FrΓ©thun station is connected by Eurostar and TGV.

Practical Information

The Beer Festival generally takes place over a weekend in the center of Calais. Access to the site is free or at a modest price including a tasting glass.

Alcohol consumption is reserved for adults. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume with moderation.

Contact

Calais Town Hall – Events Department
Tel: 03 21 46 62 00
Website: www.calais.fr

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Where does it take place β€” Calais Beer Festival

Centre-ville de Calais

Centre-ville, 62100 Calais

Contact Calais Beer Festival

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+33 3 21 46 62 00

Calais Beer Festival in brief

Gastronomy Beer Craft Beer Local Produce Folk Traditions Family Participatory Pas-de-Calais

History of Calais Beer Festival