This festival transforms Ground Control into a temple of craft beer for a week at the end of May.

From May 25 to 31, 2026, Paris becomes the hop capital of the world. For its 13th edition, the Paris Beer Festival returns with a full week dedicated to craft beer. From specialist bars to the grand finale at Ground Control, this event promises to be a great way to share the best of craft beer.

A week-long tour of Paris and its inner suburbs

The adventure begins on Monday, May 25, with a program that takes in the four corners of the capital. For five days, the Paris Beer Festival takes to the cellars and specialized bars. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet brewers from all over Europe.

This week-long OFF event is an opportunity to take the pulse of current creation. Enthusiasts can take part in advanced tasting workshops. What’s more, these privileged moments offer the chance to discover your future favorite brewery.

The Parisian craft scene is revealed in a whole new light. Each evening becomes an open door to new flavors. As a result, even neophytes will find something to satisfy their curiosity.

Meetings with hop artisans

European brewers come to share their know-how during these OFF evenings. These direct exchanges help us to understand the secrets of brewing. In this way, craft beer reveals all its richness.
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This week of OFF is a chance to take the pulse of current creation and find your future favorite brasserie.”

Parisian cellars become places of transmission. Enthusiasts can ask their questions to the creators. In short, it’s a total immersion in the world of brewing.

The Grand Final in the heart of the 12th arrondissement

The festivities culminate on May 30 and 31 at Ground Control. The concept is simple but effective. Sixty independent breweries gather at 81, rue du Charolais.

These French and international producers present nearly two hundred different beers on draught. From ultra-fresh IPAs to more experimental sour beers, there’s something for every palate. As a result, each visitor can compose his or her own tasting itinerary.

• 60 independent breweries present
• Nearly 200 beers on draught
• From IPAs to experimental sour beers
• Concerts and DJ sets in the hangars
• France Bière Challenge ceremony on Sunday

The Paris Beer Festival is all about an electric atmosphere. Concerts and DJ sets transform the hangars into an open-air party. The atmosphere oscillates between serious tasting and festive celebration.

Ground Control, the perfect setting for the festival

This atypical venue in the 12th arrondissement hosts the closing weekend. Its large halls provide the space needed to welcome brewers and visitors alike. From now on, this venue will be the beating heart of the event.

The atmosphere is one of conviviality and curiosity. One stall follows another, each offering its own creations. However, places are limited for this eagerly-awaited event.

The warehouses on Rue du Charolais are alive with the rhythm of the hops. Music accompanies the tastings well into the night. That’s why booking tickets in advance is a must.

Between expertise and popular celebration

Beyond the festivities, the event remains the guarantor of artisanal know-how. The Paris Beer Festival celebrates French and international brewing excellence. Each edition reinforces this mission of transmission.

Sunday sees the France Bière Challenge ceremony. This award ceremony recognizes the most successful vintages of the year. Curious onlookers and experts alike can attend this highlight of the year.

Between two stands, themed conferences are organized to help you perfect your zythological knowledge. These training sessions add an educational dimension to the festival. As a result, visitors often leave with a fresh perspective on craft beer.

The Paris Beer Festival succeeds in this difficult challenge: bringing together novices and connoisseurs. Accessibility remains at the heart of the project, without sacrificing high standards. So don’t forget to book your tickets, because while there’s a thirst for discovery, places are limited.

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