Brugs Bierfestival
18th edition with ~60 breweries pouring ~400 beers at the BMCC, free admission, marking 10 years of Belgian beer culture as UNESCO heritage.
Celebrate Belgian beer heritage and UNESCO recognition by driving attendance at a major regional beer festival with 60+ breweries and free admission.
- Explore 400+ Belgian beers at Brugs Bierfestival—UNESCO heritage on tap
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BBF26, the 18th edition of the Bruges Beer Festival, will take place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026 at the Bruges Meeting and Convention Centre (BMCC) on the Beursplein in Bruges. Around 60 breweries and beer companies will present approximately 400 beers, from timeless classics to exclusive specials, in a modern setting close to the historic centre of Bruges, with live music on Saturday and Sunday and free admission. The 2026 edition will celebrate 10 years of Belgian beer culture as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, with the festival putting the craftsmanship, diversity and sustainability of Flemish and Belgian beer culture in the spotlight.
Saturday 12 September
14:00–24:00. Around 60 breweries present ~400 beers; live music performances; food trucks available
Sunday 13 September
12:00–20:00. Continued beer tasting from breweries; live music performances; food trucks available
- Around 60 breweries presenting ~400 beers, from classics to exclusive releases
- Free admission with optional tasting packages (BABcoins + festival glass available)
- Live music performances on both Saturday and Sunday
- Food trucks offering hot and cold meals on-site
- Central location near historic Bruges
- ~1 km walk from train station
- UNESCO celebration year marking 10 years of Belgian beer culture recognition
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