The best beer festival in Scotland?
Northern Lights Beer Festival Will Return for 2027
Around 1600 beer lovers joined us for a very sold out 2026. After such an incredible response from the community, we return with a yet-to-be-announced lineup of guest breweries.
It's difficult to believe we could better 2026 but we're game if you are?
TWELVE WORLD CLASS BREWERIES JOINED US IN 2026
Some you definitely knew before and some you definitely know now. You were able to try them all. Talking face to face with the people who make some of the best beers, from all corners of the UK.
Fierce Friends
The ever popular Doric Studio returned with all the t-shirts and merch you crave, along with the official festival tee for 2026.
Your food is now infinitely more exciting having also met world famous spice kings, Tubby Toms. They come north for the day and you went crazy for them. Aberdeen loves Tubby Toms.
TWO HUGE SESSIONS
Afternoon and Evening sessions doubled your chances to try some of the UKs most exciting beers. Both sessions sold out again in 2026. You might want to get your tickets early for 2027
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. 2027 will be the festivals third year in this iconic Aberdeen venue.
We're back at the Music Hall on April 3rd 2027
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.