Beer Central Festival 2022: When is it, which breweries will be attending, and how can I get tickets?

Beer fans will be able to sample drinks from more than 30 different brewers when the festival returns to Digbeth on September 16 and 17.

You will also be able to sample different ciders as well as non-alcoholic tipples, and revellers will also be able to grab a bite to eat from the festival’s own food market.

What’s more, there will also be live music for attendees to enjoy across the weekend.

Here’s everything you need to know about Beer Central Festival’s return to Birmingham:

Where is Beer Central Festival?

The festival will take place at Tea Works on Canal Street.

The venue is within walking distance of both Birmingham Moor Street and New Street stations.

For those driving, the closest car park to Tea Works is New Canal Street Car Park which is also next to the venue’s main entrance.

According to Parkopedia, this car park offers 24-hour parking for £4.

Which breweries will be in attendance?

A number of breweries will be appearing at the festival across the weekend serving hundreds of different beverages to try.

So far, the breweries confirmed at the event include:

• Attic Brew Co.
• Azvex Brewing
• Baron Brewing
• Braybrooke Beer Co
• Brew York
• Brixton Brewery
• Budvar
• Dig Brew Co
• Double-Barrelled
• Drop Project
• Fierce
• Full Circle Brew Co
• Glasshouse Beer Co
• Hackney Brewery
• The Kernel
• Lost and Grounded
• Mondo
• Moonwake Beer Co
• New Zealand Beer Collective
• North Brewing Co
• Purity Brewing Co
• Salt Beer Factory
• Siren Craft Brew
• Timothy Taylor’s
• Turning Point
• Twisted Wheel
• Unbarred
• Vault City
• Yonder Brewing and Blending

There will also be ‘beyond beer’ options and snacks from Araxos, BREWSER, Gopuff, Jim and Tonic, and Tappd Cocktails with more to be announced.

Which music acts will be performing this year?

The live DJ acts for 2022 have not yet been announced, but previous years have seen performances from the likes of Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard, Kaiser Chiefs’ Simon Rix and Nick ‘Peanut’ Baines, DJ Yoda and Fat White Family.

This year’s festival sees the introduction of two headline fire pits that will feature guest chefs cooking in front of audiences across the weekend.

They’ll be joined by chefs from across the Midlands, restaurants, and popups taking stalls for the weekend.

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets can be purchased online for different sessions across the event.

Tickets start from £46.50 and rise to £135 for weekend tickets that grant holders access to every session.

Other tickets include ones for the Friday opening party from 6pm until 11pm, the Saturday day session from 11.30am to 4.30pm, and the Saturday evening session from 6pm until 11pm.

All tickets include entry, a festival glass, and all of your beer.

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