Beer Park Festival

A craft beer festival inside a Roman park

The Beer Park Festival has become one of the most anticipated events at the start of the Roman summer. It takes place in the Aniene Valley Nature Reserve, a protected area managed by RomaNatura that spans the city's northeast quadrant. Access is via Via Nomentana, near Via Jacopo Sannazzaro, in the Monte Sacro district. Located in the Municipality of Rome, within the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, in the heart of the Lazio region, it offers an unconventional setting for a beer event: instead of the usual asphalt, you'll find yourself walking among trees, meadows, and the banks of the Aniene river.

Thirty craft breweries, fifteen per weekend

The festival's signature format is the double weekend: two twin editions held just days apart, each featuring a different selection of fifteen craft breweries, totaling thirty independent producers. The curation intentionally balances established names in the Italian scene with young, emerging talents, ensuring that those who return for the second weekend discover entirely new taps, styles, and brews.

Tastings follow the classic beer festival system: you purchase the official festival glass, then use tokens for individual pours, available at the cash desk or via online pre-booking. The range of styles is extensive, spanning from crisp lagers and hoppy IPAs to sour beers, stouts, wheat beers, and seasonal creations specifically crafted for the June heat.

Street food, music, and atmosphere

Alongside the taps, there is a curated selection of street food, featuring classic, vegetarian, vegan, international, and regional options, all prepared on the spot by independent vendors. Every evening, the program includes DJ sets and musical performances that enhance the vibe without overshadowing the culinary experience; the festival remains, first and foremost, a place for tasting and meeting the producers.

The environment is convivial and informal, much like a neighborhood block party: shared tables, grassy areas, space for children in the early evening, and a crowd that blends residents of the 3rd Municipality, enthusiasts from across the city, and passing visitors. Admission is free, a key factor in the event's widespread popularity.

A recent but established tradition

Born as a small showcase for independent beer, the Beer Park Festival has grown with every edition to become a benchmark for the sector in Lazio. The 2025 edition marked the tenth anniversary, while in 2026 the event reached its eleventh edition, confirming the double-weekend format and its unique setting within the nature reserve.

Why it's worth visiting

• Thirty Italian craft breweries over two weekends, with completely different selections.
• Free admission, with the option to book online and skip the queue.
• The green backdrop of the Aniene Valley Nature Reserve, easily accessible by public transport.
• Street food for every taste, including vegetarian and vegan options.
• Long evenings, with music until 2 AM from Thursday to Saturday.

For those visiting Rome in June, the Beer Park Festival offers a different way to experience the city: far from the tourist circuits of the historic center, inside an urban park that few visitors know, alongside the locals.