Leeds Beer Festivals 2026

Discover Leeds' dynamic beer festivals across this thriving Yorkshire city. From traditional ale celebrations honouring regional brewing heritage to contemporary craft gatherings, Leeds offers exceptional variety, warm hospitality and excellent transport connections throughout the North.

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Breweries
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Beer festivals in Leeds

Leeds reinvented its old industrial yards and arches as a genuine beer-city scene, and its festivals follow suit. You will find everything from hand-pulled cask to hazy keg, often within a short walk.

Festivals here make good use of converted warehouses, railway arches and city-centre halls, with the calendar busiest through summer and autumn. Many are easy to reach on foot, so a festival often turns into a wider crawl around the city.

To dig into the names pouring, see our Leeds breweries guide, or browse what is on across the North.

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Upcoming Beer Festivals in Leeds

South Milford RBL Beer Festival 2026 festival details

South Milford RBL Beer Festival 2026

Fri 17 - Sat 18 July 2026

The Royal British Legion Club, Leeds

We’re thrilled to announce that planning has already started for *our biggest and best Beer Festival yet*! 🥳 Mark your calendars – *Friday 17th & Saturday 18th July 2026* – because you won’t want to miss this! ✅ *2 Major Sponsors Confirmed* 🎵 2 Fantastic Bands Already Booked – including the incredible Oasis2ribute to kick off the opening night. Followed by the Warning Tones 4x winner of the best band in Yorkshire and the north east 2020-2024 on the Saturday. But we’re not stopping there – we’re on the hunt for additional sponsors and more brilliant acts to make this festival even more unforgettable. 💌 *Interested in sponsoring or performing?* Get in touch – we’d love to hear from you! Stay tuned for more updates, sneak peeks, and announcements as we count down to the *South Milford Royal British Legion Beer Festival 2026!* 🍺🎶

Hookstone Hooley 3 Beer Festival festival details

Hookstone Hooley 3 Beer Festival

Fri 7 - Sun 9 August 2026

Harrogate Brewing Company, Harrogate

Our summer beer festival is BACK! Join us at Harrogate Brewing Co Taproom for a full weekend of incredible beer, live music and street food 🍺🎶🍕 BEER 🍺 : Brass Castle Brewery Three Brothers Brewing Co Elvington Brewery MUSIC 🎶 : The Reply Band Sam Crane Undergroove Band Ally & Joe Acoustic Duo FOOD 🍕 : Loaf n Loaded Casa Lasagna Yorkshire Pizza Co Blake's Bites Street food vendors and live music vary each session.

Leeds International Beer Festival festival details

Leeds International Beer Festival

Thu 3 - Sun 6 September 2026

Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds

An annual 4 day festival, celebrating and promoting craft beer brewed in the UK and overseas. The festival also includes a street food market, live music and all sorts of lovely beer related things.

Rastrick St Johns Beer Festival festival details

Rastrick St Johns Beer Festival

Fri 18 - Sat 19 September 2026

St Johns Street, Brighouse

Running since 2011, this popular and friendly community beer festival is back again in 2026. 20 real ales, ciders & prosecco bar. Just 100 metres from Brighouse railway station or a short walk from Brighouse town centre. An ideal day out. £4 entry and just £5 per pint. Food is available all day.

Calderdale Beer and Cider Festival festival details

Free entry

Calderdale Beer and Cider Festival

Thu 24 - Sat 26 September 2026

Arden Road Social Club, Halifax

The Calderdale Beer & Cider Festival returns. Organised by the Halifax & Calderdale CAMRA branch, this year's event features 60 cask and barrel-aged beers and 12 traditional real ciders. Admission £4 on the door. Free member entry - Show a valid membership card on arrival.

Calderdale Beer & Cider Festival 2026 festival details

Calderdale Beer & Cider Festival 2026

Thu 24 - Sat 26 September 2026

Arden Road Social, Arden Road, , Halifax

60 Beers of all variations including beer from the wood, hand pulled and straight from the barrel. 12 Traditionally made real ciders