Great British Beer Festival 2019

Tickets on Sale This Friday (March 1st)

The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) is one of the biggest, most exciting and well-known events in the beer and cider world. Organized by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), the Great British Beer Festival will showcase over 900 real ales and other craft beers including ciders, perries, fine wines and gin – all served from over 30 bars.

Tutored tasting sessions to help you learn more about the brews you’re sampling will be available and can be enjoyed alongside some fantastic street food. Enjoy live music and partake in pub quizzes as well as find out which beer will be crowned the 2019 Champion Beer of Britain, one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world.

This year ‘Britain’s ultimate beer festival’ takes place August 6-10 and hosted by CAMRA in Olympia London. Providing a stunning backdrop of grand Victorian architecture for over 130 years, Olympia London has enjoyed a colorful history since opening its doors to the public in 1886. The Great British Beer Festival first moved to Olympia in 1992, and with a short break at Earls Court the venue has now been home to the festival since 2012.

Photograph courtesy of CAMRA and the Great British Beer Festival

Great British Beer Festival Event Details

Opening times

Tuesday 6th August – 12 noon-5pm (Trade Session)
Tuesday 6th August – 5pm-10:30pm (Public Session)
Wednesday 7th August – 12 noon-10:30pm
Thursday 8th August – 12 noon-10:30pm
Friday 9th August – 12 noon-10:30pm
Saturday 10th August – 11am-7:00pm
Last Admission: half an hour before close.

What’s On

As well as the huge range of drinks offered, Great British Beer Festival events include plenty to keep you busy all afternoon and into the evening.

Beer Tastings
Beer experts will be running beer tastings throughout the week to help you learn more about the craft which goes into making Britain’s best beers.

Food
GBBF offers an exciting and varied range of street food and snacks, including veggie/vegan and gluten-free options. With dishes from all around the world, you can find the perfect food pairing to enjoy with your beer.

Games
Test your skill with a collection of traditional pub games.

Entertainment
As always, you can grab a beer and visit the festival stage for some great live music.

Shop & Book Signings
Take home something special: GBBF will be hosting book signings by some of the most popular authors in beer writing at the official festival shop.

Tickets go on sale March 1st!

Single Day Entry

Early Bird
Get the best deal with Early Bird tickets. There are only 500 available each day so don’t miss out!
Tuesday to Friday – £9
Saturday – £7

General Admission
Entry to any single public session of the festival. Buy in advance and save (tickets are £14 on the door).
Tuesday to Friday – £11
Saturday – £9

CAMRA member discount
CAMRA members receive a £2 discount on all single day entrance tickets including Early Bird.

VIP

Make sure you get the very best out of the festival and treat yourself to a VIP package for just £39. VIP tickets are available Wednesday to Saturday and with only 300 available each day be sure to get yours early to avoid missing out! All VIP tickets include entrance, VIP seating on the festival floor, your souvenir festival glass, and £15 of beer tokens to get you started.

The VIP Package can only be purchased in advance and includes single entry to one session.

Group Discounts

Buy 5 get one free
Bring your friends along and save on tickets with CAMRA’s buy 5 get one free offer. No code needed, simply choose this option when purchasing.

CAMRA Branch Discount
New for 2019 is a CAMRA branch discount! Get 15 tickets for the price of 10, exclusive to CAMRA branch members. Please contact your local branch to book.

Season Ticket

Enjoy the festival to the max with a season ticket, guaranteeing you entry to every public session plus the trade session for £29.