60 OF THE BEST BREWERIES IN THE WORLD
Billie's craft beer fest 2026
Important update
Starting March 1st, the Belgian government will double taxes on event tickets. This decision directly affects festivals across the country, including Billie’s Craft Beer Fest.
As a result, the price of a day ticket will change from €105 to €112. This adjustment is entirely beyond our control, as it is a direct consequence of government policy that all Belgian festivals are required to follow.
Until March 1st, day tickets remain available at the current price of €105. From that date onward, tickets will be sold at €112, so now is the moment to secure yours.
Thank you for your understanding.
Billie’s Craft Fear Fest: A Celebration of Brews and Boos
Friday, November 13 & Saturday, November 14, 2026 – 4:00 PM (CET)
The Waagnatie, Antwerp (Belgium)
Foodcourt opens at 2:30 PM (CET)
Dare to enter… if you thirst for more than just beer. On this fateful Friday the 13th weekend, The Waagnatie transforms into a haunted haven for the brave and the thirsty. Shadows twist between the kegs, and whispers echo through the hall—each pint poured a spell, each sip a sinfully good delight.
Prepare to lose yourself among over 60 world-class breweries, each conjuring their most wicked brews. From blood-red sours to midnight-dark stouts, you’ll taste creations so bold they could wake the dead.
Whether you’re a seasoned beer necromancer or a curious newcomer to the craft, Billie’s Craft Fear Fest has something to tempt every soul.
Beware the eerie glow of the food court, its doors creak open at 2:30 PM, offering cursedly delicious dishes and unholy pairings designed to awaken your darkest cravings.
As you wander the misty halls, surrounded by beer fanatics, international brewers, and spectral sounds, expect more than just great beer… Expect the unexpected.
Entertainment rises from the grave as local artists perform chilling sets to keep your heart pounding in rhythm with the night.
What to Expect in the Shadows:
The most frightfully fine beers the craft scene can summon
Brewer attendance (don’t be alarmed if they seem possessed by passion)
Ghoulishly good food
Sinister fun & games
Music that stirs the spirits
And above all: No Crap. Just Craft.
Your ALL-IN TICKET includes:
🎃 Entry into the haunted halls of Billie’s Craft Fear Fest
🍺 A custom BCBF tasting glass—yours to keep
👻 Unlimited tastings of 480 different beers (240 each night—twice the temptation)
💀 A refillable bottle of water to keep you mortal (food & cloakroom not included)
Bottle sharing is welcome—but beware: limit 2 bottles per person. Too many, and who knows what you might summon…
Billie’s Craft Fear Fest 2026
Because on Friday the 13th… the beer tastes better in the dark. 🍻🕯️
Starting March 1st, the Belgian government will double taxes on event tickets. This decision directly affects festivals across the country, including Billie’s Craft Beer Fest.
As a result, the price of a day ticket will change from €105 to €112. This adjustment is entirely beyond our control, as it is a direct consequence of government policy that all Belgian festivals are required to follow.
Until March 1st, day tickets remain available at the current price of €105. From that date onward, tickets will be sold at €112, so now is the moment to secure yours.
Thank you for your understanding.
Billie’s Craft Fear Fest: A Celebration of Brews and Boos
Friday, November 13 & Saturday, November 14, 2026 – 4:00 PM (CET)
The Waagnatie, Antwerp (Belgium)
Foodcourt opens at 2:30 PM (CET)
Dare to enter… if you thirst for more than just beer. On this fateful Friday the 13th weekend, The Waagnatie transforms into a haunted haven for the brave and the thirsty. Shadows twist between the kegs, and whispers echo through the hall—each pint poured a spell, each sip a sinfully good delight.
Prepare to lose yourself among over 60 world-class breweries, each conjuring their most wicked brews. From blood-red sours to midnight-dark stouts, you’ll taste creations so bold they could wake the dead.
Whether you’re a seasoned beer necromancer or a curious newcomer to the craft, Billie’s Craft Fear Fest has something to tempt every soul.
Beware the eerie glow of the food court, its doors creak open at 2:30 PM, offering cursedly delicious dishes and unholy pairings designed to awaken your darkest cravings.
As you wander the misty halls, surrounded by beer fanatics, international brewers, and spectral sounds, expect more than just great beer… Expect the unexpected.
Entertainment rises from the grave as local artists perform chilling sets to keep your heart pounding in rhythm with the night.
What to Expect in the Shadows:
The most frightfully fine beers the craft scene can summon
Brewer attendance (don’t be alarmed if they seem possessed by passion)
Ghoulishly good food
Sinister fun & games
Music that stirs the spirits
And above all: No Crap. Just Craft.
Your ALL-IN TICKET includes:
🎃 Entry into the haunted halls of Billie’s Craft Fear Fest
🍺 A custom BCBF tasting glass—yours to keep
👻 Unlimited tastings of 480 different beers (240 each night—twice the temptation)
💀 A refillable bottle of water to keep you mortal (food & cloakroom not included)
Bottle sharing is welcome—but beware: limit 2 bottles per person. Too many, and who knows what you might summon…
Billie’s Craft Fear Fest 2026
Because on Friday the 13th… the beer tastes better in the dark. 🍻🕯️
a celebration of friendship, shared passion, dreams and the love of craft!Billie’s Craft Beer Fest is the first craft beer festival of its kind in Belgium. For 2 days a year Antwerp turns into the absolute Promised Land for beer geeks from all over the globe!
Together with a team of 5 certified beer connoisseurs and hobby brewers from both HopisHop.net and Billie's Bier Kafétaria, Billie the French Bulldog selected 60 of the world's best craft brewers to guarantee you a delightful taste experience.
For the love of craft,
Billie bids you welcome! |
best beer festival of BelgiumBillie's Craft Beer Fest won the award for 'Best Belgian Beer Festival' by #BADF Beer Awards four times (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021).
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wHAT TO EXPECT
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The best beer the craft beer scene has to offer
Attendance of ALL the brewers Great food Fun & games Good music And above all: No Crap Just Craft. |
All-in formulaBillie's Craft Beer Fest works with an All-in Formula.
This includes entry, a BCBF tasting glass, unlimited beer tasting (around 480 different beers to taste: +-240 on friday and +-240 new ones on saturday) and a refillable bottle of water (food, other beverages not included). For more information about the All-in Formula and other ticket deals, go to our F.A.Q. page or to our Ticket Shop.
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OUR SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSSustainability is the future. Our planet depends on it. We're proud to join forces with these partners to ensure optimal quality of Kegs and keep Billie's Craft Beer Fest waste free.
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