Wild Festival Groningen
Friday 15 and Saturday 16 October 2027 · EM2 Groningen
A beer festival at EM2 in Groningen. Every year with lambic, geuze and wild ales, but also plenty of IPAs, (barrel-aged) stouts, mead and other styles. 2027 is the eighth edition.
Early bird prices until 31 January 2027What is Wild Festival Groningen?
At Wild Festival Groningen, breweries from the Netherlands and abroad pour their own beer. Wild fermentation, such as lambic, geuze and wild ales, always has its place, but there is plenty of variety every year: lots of IPAs, (barrel-aged) stouts, mead and other styles. There is also cider, natural wine and food from Groningen.
Who organises it?
Wild Festival Groningen is organised by the four of us: Klaas Jan, Arjen, Sjoerd and Ronald (of Beerdome). Four friends who want to put on a good festival.
In the web shop you will find lambic, geuze and wild ales, among other styles.
Lambic · Geuze · Wild ales · IPA · (Barrel-aged) stouts · Mead · Cider
Every year, around 15 to 20 breweries from the Netherlands and abroad pour at the festival. A small selection from previous editions:
Hill Farmstead • Cantillon • Messorem • Folkingebrew • Funky Fluid • 3 Fonteinen • Sante Adairius Rustic Ales • Cloudwater • Marlobobo • Bofkont • Bokke • and many more
We announce the 2027 line-up on Instagram and wildfestivalgroningen.nl.
Talent Stage
On the Talent Stage we give new brewers the chance to let festival visitors taste their beer. Do you brew yourself and want to be on the Talent Stage? Apply by email.
Apply by email
Food and beer pairing
Beer and food pairing is a big part of the festival. For this we work with Restaurant Luwte in Groningen, run by chef Falk van Essen and host and sommelier Caroline de Vries. Luwte received the Opening of the Year award in the 2026 Michelin Guide. Every year you will also find:
- De Wilde Slager: butcher, shop and kitchen at the Nieuwe Kerkhof in Groningen. They only work with sustainable game from the Netherlands and Germany, mostly from Groningen. At the festival with game dishes and vegetarian options too.
- EM2: the venue itself bakes pizzas in a real wood-fired oven and works with local and regional suppliers where possible.
- Wadoesters: wild oysters from the Wadden Sea. Fishermen hand-harvest them at low tide from natural oyster banks, so they are not farmed. The fishermen are recognised as a Slow Food Presidium.
The venue: EM2
The festival takes place at EM2 on the Suikerlaan in Groningen. Inside, the breweries pour at the bars in the main hall, and there is room to sit down and eat.
EM2 · Suikerlaan 6 · 9743 DA Groningen
Directions in Google MapsA small impression
Sessions and tickets
| Ticket | Access | Early bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session ticket | One session of your choice | €13 | €15 |
| Saturday ticket | Sessions 2 and 3 | €23 | €25 |
| Passe-partout | All three sessions | €35 | €37 |
Prices per ticket, plus a €0.99 service fee. Early bird prices apply until 31 January 2027.
Get your tickets
You order via Stager, the festival’s ticket platform. Your tickets arrive by email.
Included with every ticket
- A Wild Festival tasting glass to take home
- A bottle of water
Can’t see the ticket shop? Order directly at Stager.
Take the festival home
The Wild Festival Groningen Box contains five wild beers from 3 Fonteinen, Cantillon, Pellicle, Hopfengrund and Heintz. These beers are only sold in the box. You can add a bottle of Brett & Sauvage at a festival price.
€99.99 · limited edition
View the Festival BoxFrequently asked questions
When and where is Wild Festival Groningen 2027?
On Friday 15 and Saturday 16 October 2027 at EM2, Suikerlaan 6, 9743 DA Groningen. There is parking at EM2, but public transport works well too.
How much is a ticket?
A session ticket costs €13 (early bird, until 31 January 2027) and €15 after that. A Saturday ticket costs €23 / €25 and a passe-partout for all three sessions €35 / €37. A €0.99 service fee applies.
Can I come if I’m under 18?
Yes, everyone is welcome. Only visitors aged 18 and over get a wristband to buy alcohol. Bring a valid ID.
What food is there?
Restaurant Luwte (Opening of the Year, 2026 Michelin Guide) does beer and food pairing. De Wilde Slager cooks with sustainable game, mostly from Groningen, and has vegetarian options too. EM2 bakes pizzas in a real wood-fired oven and Wadoesters serves wild oysters hand-harvested in the Wadden Sea.
How do I pay at the festival?
Drinks and food are paid with tokens, which you buy at the festival with cash or card.
Which beers are there?
Lambic, geuze and wild ales, but also plenty of IPAs, (barrel-aged) stouts, mead and other styles. Plus cider and natural wine.
Can I take part as a new brewer?
Yes, that is what the Talent Stage is for. It gives new brewers the chance to let visitors taste their beer. You can apply by email, using the button in the Talent Stage section on this page.
Who is on the line-up?
The 2027 line-up will be announced later, first on Instagram and wildfestivalgroningen.nl. Previous editions featured Hill Farmstead, Cantillon, 3 Fonteinen, Messorem, Funky Fluid, Cloudwater and Sante Adairius Rustic Ales, among others.
More about the festival, the line-up and the programme on the festival website.
