The Portrush Beer Festival brings together artisan beer and food producers from the north coast and beyond for a weekend of tasting and live entertainment in the heart of Portrush.
2026 Dates & Venue
2-3 October 2026, Portrush Town Hall, 2 Kerr Street, Portrush, Co. Antrim, BT56 8DG.
Tickets & Pricing
Entry to the main hall is £10 per head, which includes a festival glass and the beer/drinks menu. The festival operates a cash-only, token system - no card or contactless payment inside. Tokens are valued at £1 each and can be exchanged for drinks; food is paid for separately, directly with each food vendor (beer tokens can’t be used for food).
Food is served until 9pm each evening, on the ground floor only.
What to Expect
The festival showcases artisan beer and food producers from the Causeway Coast and further afield, alongside live entertainment across the weekend.
Confirm current-year dates and any programme changes on the official festival site before planning a visit, as details can shift year to year.


