The UK & Ireland's largest beer festival directory
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Experience Birmingham's exceptional beer festival scene across the UK's vibrant second city. From historic canal-side brewery celebrations to contemporary craft gatherings in Digbeth and the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham combines industrial heritage with multicultural energy and innovative brewing excellence.
As the second city, Birmingham regularly hosts beer festivals on a national scale, helped by being at the centre of the rail network. Its own craft scene gives the calendar real depth too.
Digbeth and the city centre carry most of the action, from big ticketed festivals to taproom events through the year. Easy to reach from almost anywhere, the city makes a natural hub for a beer trip.
See the brewers pouring on our Birmingham breweries guide, or browse festivals across the Midlands.
The Lord Nelson Inn Annual Beer Festival
Thu 20 - Sun 23 August 2026
The Lord Nelson Inn, Nuneaton
This 16th-century coaching inn hosts the popular late-August event featuring exclusive cask ales crafted by Sperrin Brewery.
Tamworth Dine ’N’ Devour
Sat 22 - Sun 23 August 2026
Tamworth Castle Grounds, Tamworth
Get ready for a brilliant summer weekend as Dine ’N’ Devour returns to Tamworth with two days of incredible street food, refreshing drinks, artisan shopping and family-friendly fun. Expect a fantastic line-up of street food traders serving flavours from around the world, from savoury favourites to sweet treats. Alongside the food, you’ll find bars serving cocktails, soft drinks and more, plus artisan stalls selling handmade gifts and unique products. With live music and entertainment across the weekend and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect day out whether you’re coming for lunch, meeting friends or making a full day of it with the family. 🐶 Dog-friendly 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly 🎟️ FREE entry Round up your friends, bring the family and come hungry – we can’t wait to see you at Tamworth Dine ’N’ Devour!
Tettenhall Dine ‘N’ Devour
Sat 5 - Sun 6 September 2026
Tettenhall Green, Wolverhampton
We’re excited to be bringing Dine ‘N’ Devour back to Tettenhall this September for another brilliant weekend on the Green! Join us on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2026 at Upper Green for a relaxed, welcoming festival full of great food, independent traders and live entertainment. It’s the perfect excuse to get together with friends, spend time with family, and enjoy the atmosphere in the heart of the village. There’ll be a fantastic mix of street food from around the world, plenty of artisan stalls to browse, and lots of refreshing drinks to enjoy while you soak up the music and entertainment. We’ll also have live bands and singers across the weekend, plus a DJ compere keeping the energy going throughout the day. It’s a family-friendly event, so bring the kids along, and dogs are welcome too! Best of all, entry is completely free, and there’s no need to book tickets - just turn up and enjoy the day!
13th Yardley Beer/Cider/Perry Festival
Sat 5 September 2026
St Edburghas Church, Birmingham
20 beers and 20 ciders/perries Wine and soft drinks Hot food and snacks Live music Families welcome Cash only
32nd Tamworth Beer Festival
Thu 10 - Sat 12 September 2026
Tamworth Assembly Rooms, Corporation Street, Tamworth
75+ ales including fest specials + many new ales, plus the usual cider and perry bar. The venue bar will also serve a range of wines, spirits and soft drinks. Hot & cold food available. Souvenir fest T-shirts available, also refundable souvenir glasses. Supervised children are permitted until 5pm. The festival is free to CAMRA members, £4 otherwise.
The Lions Beer & Cider Festival
Fri 11 - Sat 12 September 2026
186 Stratford Road, Solihull
The Lions Beer and Cider Festival is a charity event organised jointly by Acocks Green, Shirley, and Solihull Lions Clubs. All proceeds from the event will go to charity. Entry is £10 to include glass, programme and £5 of beer tokens.
St Alphege Beer Festival
Fri 30 - Sat 31 October 2026
Parish Office - Oliver Bird Hall, Solihull
Expect excellent beer in cask and craft keg from some of the best breweries in the UK. We will also have a wonderful selection of musical performers, including the Northern Star Community Arts Ukulele Band!
Discover the award-winning breweries that make Birmingham a craft beer and real ale destination. Many of these breweries participate in regional festivals or host their own taproom events.
Walsall
52 Degrees Brewing, the line of latitude we brew on in the very heart of the UK. Dedicated to brewing the very best beers and delivering UK wide. The home of 52 Degrees, Backyard, Grasshopper and Warwickshire Beers - all flowing together. The 52 Degrees range offers fresh craft beers and real ales. We brew cask, keg, bottles and cans.
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Walsall
A family-run business with a passion for real traditional ales. Smooth, pale ale with a tropical fruity flavour. We home-deliver our ales locally and have a brewery shop and Tap room.
Halesowen
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Birmingham
Attic Brew Co., founded in 2018 by university friends Sam Back and Oli Hurlow, is a Birmingham-based microbrewery and taproom located in Stirchley. Known for producing a diverse range of vegan-friendly, full-flavored, and easy-drinking craft beers, their offerings include the award-winning pale ale "Intuition" and the IPA "Signals". The brewery has been recognized with accolades such as the UK Champion award from Beer52 in 2024. Committed to sustainability, Attic Brew Co. received a net zero grant in 2024 to invest in energy-efficient brewing equipment, significantly reducing their carbon emissions and fuel costs. Their taproom serves as a community hub, regularly hosting local street food vendors and events to foster social engagement.
Brierley Hill
Bathams Brewery, founded in 1877 and based in Brierley Hill, is a 6th-generation family-run brewery in the Black Country, renowned for 4 traditional cask-conditioned ales. Operating 11–12 pubs, they are famous for their flagship 4.3% Best Bitter and 6.5% XXX Strong Ale.
