Dear dear friends,

It is with great honour and excitement that we wish to explain to you a little bit more about the very first edition of Leuven Craft Beer Fest in June 2026, on Friday 19 June and Saturday 20 June. 

TICKETING

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Day Ticket = 26 euro

Combi ticket 2 days = 42 euro

Token deal 10+1 = 30 euro

Concept

We’ll keep things simple: good people, good beers, good vibes, for a nice time in our very own Leuven. 

Every year in June, we celebrate the anniversary of our small watering hole, Hops N More. In 2026, it will be our 6th anniversary. 

The idea has been brewing for a while, so we want to do it in 2026: an easy-going craft beer festival, with a nicely curated list of Belgian and international brewers, friends of the Hops, from throughout the years. You could call it an invitational fest for our birthday, surrounded by fellow brewery friends and beer lovers from Leuven and beyond.

We specifically want to keep the event enjoyable for everyone, guests and brewers, hence we look for a line up of approx. 16 brewers (8 Leuven/Belgian + 8 international and an extra “North America corner/ Yes You CAN”). 

Location

A laid-back atmosphere in a nice setting close to the center of Leuven: Hal 5.

Former train warehouses, this event hall is within close walking distance of Leuven city center and very easily accessible with public transport (train/bus station less than 5 min walk, city center approx. 10-15 min walk).

The event space offers a cozy indoor area which will consist of:

• Brewery stands
• A festival shop (hosted by yours truly)
• Small seating area + standing area
• Extra seating area in extra hall next to it
• Some background music (no bands or DJ)
• Outdoor includes an extra event seating area (terrace) and a very large public park where guests can casually sit and enjoy a good time.

Hal 5 has its own food vendors (Antico Sourdough pizza, Habibi Falafel & Palestinian food, Memorijs Ice cream + bar with soft drinks), so this is also covered for the event.