North Park Festival of Beers Is Back for Year 16 – Tickets On Sale Now

One of San Diego’s original craft beer festivals is making its return to El Cajon Boulevard this spring, and if you’ve been before, you already know this one sells out. The North Park Festival of Beers is happening right in front of the historic Lafayette Hotel, and it’s shaping up to be another good one.

What You’re Getting Into

We’re talking over 80 craft beers, seltzers, kombuchas, ciders, and local spirits from 40+ San Diego breweries – all sampled right there on the Boulevard.

It’s one of those afternoons where you can slow down, try something new, grab some food from the vendors set up along the street, and just enjoy being outside with a couple thousand other people who also appreciate a well-made beer.

VIP or General Admission?

General admission gets you in at 1 PM with plenty of time to work your way through the lineup. But if you want the full experience, VIP is worth considering. You get an extra hour of sampling starting at noon, access to special craft beers that aren’t available to general admission, and your own entrance so you can skip the line.

It’s one of those little upgrades that makes the day feel more relaxed.

Live Music From Louis XIV

San Diego’s own Louis XIV is headlining, along with The Film Company. If you’ve seen Louis XIV live, you know they bring energy. If you haven’t, this is a solid introduction. Good beer, live music, sunshine – it’s pretty much the North Park vibe in a nutshell.

Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon

There’s a special promo running January 9 through 11 that saves you $5 per ticket with code EarlyBird2026. Considering this event sells out every year, now’s the time to lock it in. Plus, proceeds benefit the San Diego Music Foundation, so you’re supporting local music while you’re at it.

See you there!

Spring in North Park, great beer, live tunes – this is one of those afternoons that reminds you why San Diego does festivals so well.

📆 Saturday, April 4, 2026 | VIP: 12 PM, GA: 1 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets here (Use code EarlyBird2026 for $5 off January 9-11)
ℹ️ More info here

See you there, San Diego!