Press passes are free to the media for any day of the festival. Apply here: greatbritishbeerfestival.co.uk/tickets/press-access
Please contact press@camra.org.uk to schedule interviews or discuss bespoke recording requests.
About the Trade Event
Our Trade Event brings together media, politicians, publicans, brewers and CAMRA representatives for networking, great beer and festival atmosphere.
Delivered with our Trade Event partners: the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping, Cask Marque and the Society of Independent Brewers.
Trade Event highlights
Industry Conference
As well as the usual top-quality beers, ciders and awards, the trade event features networking opportunities and a conference programme of talks and industry panels from established and rising stars in the wider industry.
Full Conference programme: Great British Beer Festival | Conference Programme
Highlights from our Trade Event partners include:
- Breaking Barriers: The Access to Market Review with BBPA Chief Executive Emma McClarkin and SIBA Chief Executive Andy Slee
- David vs Goliath: How the Indie Beer campaign is fighting back for small brewers with SIBA’s Neil Walker
- Tapping into the Low and No Alcohol Revolution including BBPA’s Stephen Livens
CAMRA x Birmingham Live panel event
Main Stage, 14:00
In partnership with Birmingham Live, we’re hosting a panel discussion to talk about the big issues facing pubs in Birmingham, and what the Government needs to do at the Autumn Budget to help.
Join Robson McCallister (What’s On writer, Birmingham Live) for a discussion with local publicans and Ash Corbett-Collins, CAMRA Chairman.
Book launch: ‘Beer Festivals; a great British tradition’ by Laura Hadland
Siren Craft Brew bar, 15:15
In Laura’s own words:
“It is fitting that this moment is marked at the Trade Day of the Great British Beer Festival in the year that CAMRA celebrates the 50th anniversary of their national beer festivals. In that half century, the way beer and cider festivals have evolved has shaped the entire beer landscape in the UK.
“I will be happy to answer any questions you have about the book at the short event.”
Champion Homebrewer of the Year 2025 announcement
Main stage from 16:00
Sponsored by Nailmaker Brew Co and Brew At Home
Champion Beer of Britain 2025 announcement
Main stage from 16:00
About the Great British Beer Festival
The Great British Beer Festival is one of the biggest, most exciting and well-known festivals in the beer and cider world. Organised by CAMRA and run by volunteers, it brings hundreds of beers, real ciders and perries under one roof.
Ticket prices start at just £6 for CAMRA members and £9.50 for the public.
greatbritishbeerfestival.co.uk/tickets
Festival opening times
- Tuesday 5 August 12:00 – 17:00 (Trade Session)
- Tuesday 5 August 17:00 – 22:30 (Public Session)
- Wednesday 6 August 12:00 – 22:30
- Thursday 7 August 12:00 – 22:30
- Friday 8 August 12:00 – 22:30
- Saturday 9 August 12:00 – 19:00
