This year’s Norwich Beer Festival will span two weeks across multiple venues, with a launch event, pub fringe, and two main festival sites. Due to ongoing restoration works at The Halls, the festival has expanded to new locations – ensuring that the city’s much-loved celebration of real ale, cider, and community spirit continues uninterrupted.
The 2025 Festival Programme includes full details of the event, beer list, and a dedicated Pub Fringe guide highlighting all participating pubs. (View and download the full programme online.)
Event Schedule:
- 17–19 October: Launch Event at Redwell Brewery Tap Room (12–9pm Friday & Saturday, 12–5pm Sunday)
- 17 October – 2 November: Fringe Festival across Norwich pubs
- 27–29 October:Festival Part 1 at The Waterfront, Norwich
- Monday: CAMRA Members’ Preview 4–5pm, public entry 5–10pm
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 11.30–3.30pm and 5–10pm
- 30 October – 1 November:Festival Part 2 at Castle Social, Level 3, Castle Quarter
- Thursday to Saturday: 11.30–3.30pm and 5–11pm
For CAMRA Members:
Entry is free, but pre-booking is strongly advised due to limited capacity. Advance booking also guarantees your souvenir festival glass and drinks tokens.
For Non-Members:
You can still join the festivities by pre-booking a ticket, which includes your festival glass and selected drinks tokens. While the festival isn’t ticket-only, entry for non-ticket holders is limited — so booking ahead is highly recommended.
If you’re not yet a CAMRA member, visit join.camra.org.uk or speak to the Membership Team at the festival to learn more.