Lyon Bière Festival

Lyon Bière Festival: The Capital of the Gauls Celebrates Hops

Created in 2016 and organized by Craft Beer Event, the association Welovecraft, and the agency Tintamarre (part of the Unagi group / Le Petit Bulletin), the Lyon Bière Festival has established itself as the premier event dedicated to craft beer in the Lyon metropolitan area. Every year in April, the Double Mixte in Villeurbanne hosts craft beer enthusiasts for a weekend of tastings, meetings with brewers, and hoppy discoveries.

A Select Choice of Craft Breweries

Each edition brings together approximately 100 craft breweries, with 25% from Europe (Belgium, Germany, England, Italy, Spain). The selection highlights the diversity and quality of craft production: IPA, stout, sour, lager, wheat beers, barrel-aged beers, and experimental creations. Visitors can interact directly with brewers, understand their production processes, and discover rare styles.

Beer & Mix: Concerts and Entertainment

The festival is not limited to tasting. The Beer & Mix area features DJ sets and concerts to accompany tastings in a festive atmosphere. Carefully selected food trucks offer quality catering designed to pair with beers: burgers, world cuisine, cheeses, and charcuterie.

Themes That Make a Difference

Each edition explores specific brewing themes. The 2025 edition highlighted alcohol-free or low-alcohol beers and barrel-aged beers. The 2026 edition, titled "Malt Attacks!", promises new taste surprises. The festival also offers an Unplugged space, more intimate, for guided tastings and exclusive meetings with brewers.

A Friendly and Committed Event

The Lyon Bière Festival promotes responsible consumption and showcases the artisanal know-how of independent brewers. The event contributes to the dynamism of the craft beer scene in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, one of the most dynamic in France.