The 35th edition of the Farsons Beer Festival kicks off on Friday at Ta’ Qali National Park, offering a varied music programme with local and international artists, accompanied by a wide selection of award-winning brews and a mix of slow and fast foods.

Together with a strong line-up of local artists such as Tribali, Ira Losco, Airport Impressions, Fakawi, Red Electrick and Xtruppaw, as well as a Queen tribute band and Pink Floyd’s The Wall from the Malta Rock Movement, the festival will also be hosting international bands Caravana Sun from Australia, Jalisse from Italy, the Amsterdam Klezmer Band and Ram 1 & Gyamma from the UK.

A third stage is being introduced for the first time. The Cosy Corner in the main area will feature local Klezmer music – one of the oldest styles in Europe – every night between 8pm and 9pm.

Children will be entertained every night at the Greek Theatre, with daily shows from Cheer Amigos between 8.30pm and 9pm.

There will be over 70 beer draught installations across 14 bars, over 30 beer and cider brands, 15 food stalls and over 45 music acts on three stages.

Beers will include the Cisk range, classic ales Blue Label, Hopleaf and Farsons Strong Ale, Kilkenny Irish Cream, Guinness and John Smith’s Extra Smooth Ale, and international brands such as Carlsberg, Budweiser, Becks and Corona Extra.

Also available will be a selection of beer-based cocktails and specialty brews, including bottle-conditioned ales from St Austell’s Brewery in the UK.

The food court will feature Mexican, Chinese, Turkish and Italian stalls, as well as a mixture of sweet and savoury foods.

This year, visitors also stand a chance of winning a Honda PCX bike with every purchase from the Farsons brand store. The official festival mug will be available until stocks last.

The festival runs until August 2 and doors open at 8pm daily. Entrance is free, with ample free parking available.

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