We Love Beer Festival
The essential craft beer festival in Drôme
2026
About We Love Beer
We Love Beer — edition 2026
The 7th edition of We Love Beer takes place on Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th, 2026, at the Jardin Public in Montélimar, centered around the bandstand. Enjoy craft beers from regional brewers, live bands and DJs both evenings, and on-site food trucks.
2026 Edition: The 7th Annual
The official lineup, released on May 13th, 2026, confirms the event will be held on September 4th and 5th at the Jardin Public in Montélimar, featuring on-site food trucks. According to the City of Montélimar, regional brewers are expected to attend, with live music and DJs performing throughout both evenings.
The full list of brewers has not yet been released. As of mid-August 2026, only one name has been confirmed: Blue Coast, a brewery from Nice, making its first appearance.
Online ticket sales are not yet open. Admission is free for those under 16: tickets must be collected on-site with a valid ID, and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights We Love Beer 2026
- 7th edition, September 4th and 5th, 2026, at the Jardin Public in Montélimar
- Blue Coast (Nice), the first brewer announced for this edition
- Live bands and DJs both evenings
- Free admission for those under 16
Programme We Love Beer 2026
The detailed schedule for the 7th edition has not been released as of mid-August 2026: there are no set times, band or DJ names, or a complete list of brewers available yet. Here is what has been announced so far.
- Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th, 2026 — Jardin Public in Montélimar, around the bandstand
- Brewers — A selection of regional brewers; the first name revealed on July 30th, 2026: Blue Coast (Nice), participating for the first time
- Music — Live bands and DJs both evenings
- Dining — Food trucks on-site
Prices We Love Beer 2026
Practical information — We Love Beer
Practical Information
Getting There
Address: Kiosque du Jardin Public, Boulevard Marre Desmarais, 26200 Montélimar
By car: Montélimar is easily reached via the A7 motorway (take the Montélimar Nord or Montélimar Sud exit). Both free and paid parking options are available right near the venue.
By train: The Montélimar train station is just a 10-minute walk from the Jardin Public.
Tickets
Admission is free for those under 16: tickets must be collected on-site and a valid ID will be required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Pricing for the 2026 edition has not yet been announced, and online ticket sales are not yet open.
Opening Hours
The schedule for the 2026 edition has not been released yet. The official website's practical information page still displays the 2024 hours: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM on Friday, 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM on Saturday.
Food and Drink
Food trucks and on-site catering available.
We Love Beer: The Craft Beer Event in Drôme
Since 2020, the We Love Beer Festival has established itself as the unmissable brewing event in Drôme. Organized every year in September in the heart of the Jardin Public of Montélimar, this festival celebrates craft beer in all its forms, bringing together about twenty local and regional craft breweries around thousands of enthusiasts.
A Selection of Exceptional Craft Brewers
The festival highlights the know-how of craft brewers from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and beyond. Each edition offers a varied selection of beers: IPA, stout, white, amber, sour, triple... Visitors can discover original creations, chat directly with the brewers, and deepen their knowledge of the brewing world. The diversity of styles represented makes We Love Beer a true open-air craft beer fair.
Concerts, Entertainment, and Gastronomy
Beyond tastings, the We Love Beer Festival offers a musical program with live concerts that punctuate the two evenings of the festival. Fun and cultural activities complete the program, creating an atmosphere of popular and friendly celebration. For food, carefully selected food trucks offer a gourmet selection designed to accompany craft beer tastings.
An Enchanting Setting in the Jardin Public
The Jardin Public of Montélimar, with its emblematic bandstand and shaded areas, offers an ideal setting for this open-air festival. Located in the city center, on Boulevard Marre Desmarais, the venue is easily accessible and has many parking options nearby. The atmosphere is relaxed, family-friendly, and festive, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the experience.
A Growing Event
Since its creation in 2020, the We Love Beer Festival has continued to grow. In just a few editions, it has become an anticipated event for beer lovers from all over the Rhône valley, testifying to the vitality of the craft beer movement in Drôme and contributing to the influence of the regional craft brewing industry. The partnership with local players like Autajon strengthens the territorial roots of this unifying event.
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