The best beer festival in Scotland?
Northern Lights Beer Festival Returns for 2026
Over 1300 beer lovers joined us for a very sold out 2025. After such an incredible response from the community, we return with an exceptionally strong lineup of guest breweries. Bigger and better, we’ve pulled it out the bag for you.
TWELVE WORLD CLASS BREWERIES
Some you definitely know and some you definitely want to know. This is your chance to try them all. Join us to talk face to face with the people who make some of the best beers, from all corners of the UK
TWO HUGE SESSIONS
Afternoon and Evening sessions double your chances to try some of the UKs most exciting beers. Last year, both sessions sold out fast. We've secured additional capacity for you in 2026
Session 1 : 12.30–17:00
Session 2 : 18:00–22.30
ONE INCREDIBLE LOCATION
The Aberdeen Music Hall is one of Scotland's oldest and most historic concert halls. This beautiful building is located on Union Street in the heart of Aberdeen City, conveniently only a few minutes walk from the bus and train stations
Get tickets for the Aberdeen Beer Festival
We're back at the Music Hall on April 11th 2026
Northern Lights Beer Festival in Aberdeen represents everything we love about craft beer – innovation, quality, and the connections that bring us all together.
Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or just beginning your craft beer journey, this event promises something for everyone.
We can't wait to see familiar faces and welcome new ones to what has quickly become one of Scotland's must attend beer festivals.