Midlands Beer Festivals 2026

Experience the heart of British brewing across Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby and Burton upon Trent. From industrial heritage celebrations to contemporary craft festivals, the Midlands showcases England's authentic ale tradition and innovative spirit.

Festivals
45
Breweries
189
Cities
3

The Midlands' central beer festival heritage

The Midlands sits at the centre of the country, and that central position has long made it a natural home for beer festivals large and small. From Birmingham's thriving craft scene to Nottingham's well-established circuit, the region pours a bit of everything and is easy to reach from almost anywhere.

Birmingham, as the second city, regularly hosts events on a national scale, helped by its place at the centre of the rail network. Nottingham has one of the country's most established festival circuits, and Leicester and the surrounding counties run plenty of welcoming community events through the year.

This is real ale country at its core, so expect serious cask selections, but the modern festivals lean just as happily into hazy pale, lager and barrel-aged beer. The mood is accessible and unpretentious, the sort of festivals built to bring people together rather than to show off.

With its easy transport links, the Midlands makes a fine base for a beer weekend from any direction. See the brewers you will meet in our Midlands breweries guide, then find dates in the festivals listed below.

Traditional narrowboat on Midlands canal network, region rich in brewing heritage
Nottingham city centre street near venues hosting Robin Hood Beer Festival
Leicester's Victorian clock tower in city centre hosting diverse beer festivals
Historic Derby architecture near venues hosting Midlands beer festivals

Upcoming Beer Festivals in Midlands

Twisted Barrel Summer Beer Festival festival details

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Twisted Barrel Summer Beer Festival

Wed 1 - Sun 5 July 2026

Twisted Barrel Brewery and Tap House, Coventry

We'll be packing the taps with soooo many juicy pales and fruited sours, perfect for summertime smashing! With live music and festival food specials.

Caney's Cider & Studley Taphouse Beer & Cider Festival festival details

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Caney's Cider & Studley Taphouse Beer & Cider Festival

Fri 3 - Sun 5 July 2026

Caney's Cider, Studley

A multi-venue event at: Caney's Cider, Unit 7 Victoria Works, Studley, B80 7AS and Studley Taphouse, 21A High Street, Studley, B80 7HN A weekend of great drink, food and music. Over 20 ciders and perries. A large variety of beers. Street food available. Live music at both venues.

Beer Bands & BBQ festival details

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Beer Bands & BBQ

Fri 3 - Sun 5 July 2026

The Old Poets Corner., Chesterfield

Beer, Bands & BBQ returns for its firth year! Join us for a weekend of great beer, live music and a delicious BBQ ☀️ 🍻 Outside bar with a selection of guest ales and ciders, Moretti bar, plus a full range inside 🎵 12 great bands over 3 days, playing outside 🌭 All of the BBQ favourites Free entry and children welcome! We can’t wait to see you! ☀️

Beer on the Wye festival details

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Beer on the Wye

Fri 10 - Sun 12 July 2026

37 Greyfriars Avenue, Hereford

Beer on the Wye is set to return to the banks of the River Wye in Hereford in 2026 after a pause in 2025! 🍺 Over 135 different beers (of every conceivable style, hue and strength) from the length of breath of the nation will feature on the main Beer Bar - a leviathan of barrels stretching for over 120 feet. Included is the ever-popular Herefordshire Brewers’ Bar, where you can try some of the very best wares from our county brewers. The team from the Hereford Beer House will be bringing their wealth of experience to the International beer bar this year, so look out for what will be an amazing selection of beers from across the world. There really is something for everyone – whatever your taste in beer. Tickets on the door on the day only

The Little BIG Beer Festival festival details

The Little BIG Beer Festival

Fri 10 - Sun 12 July 2026

The Tiny Tap, Derby

If you came last year, you don't need us to tell you that you'll be missing out if you don't come! Get ready for a pint-sized party with a BIG selection of beers at The Little BIG Beer Festival! Great food, great bands, great beers and ciders.

Stoke Craft Brew Festival festival details

Stoke Craft Brew Festival

Sat 11 July 2026

King's Hall, Stoke-on-Trent

Join us for the inaugural Stoke Craft Brew Festival. Boring beer festivals? Not on our watch. We’ve taken the beer festival rulebook, set it on fire and launched it out of a confetti cannon. Craft Brew Festival isn’t like any other beer festival - it’s five hours of full-throttle, all-in, party-mode madness with bottomless craft beer, cider, wine, non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks and prosecco. No faff. No overpriced drink tokens. Just pure, unfiltered fun. What do tickets actually include? 🍺 The opportunity to try more than 50 craft drinks, from 15+ breweries, cideries and wineries all under one roof 😃 Bottomless craft beer, cider, wine, non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks, wine and prosecco 🤌🏻 🕺 A party atmosphere like no other 🍺 Souvenir festival cup 📖 Festival programme 🍻 Half-pint pours, sample tasters or thirds, the choice is yours 🧔‍♂️ Meet the brewers ✌🏻 Minimal queues 🎶 Live acoustic sets 🎸 Live party band 🎁 Giveaways galore 🎯 Fun & games 🎉 Confetti cannons 🤔 And a few surprises...

Ticking Clock Festival of Beer 2026 festival details

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Ticking Clock Festival of Beer 2026

Sat 11 July 2026

Ticking Clock Brewing Company, Worksop

Join us for the first Ticking Clock Festival of Beer, a full day celebrating independent craft beer, great food, live music and good company. We'll be welcoming 8 independent breweries from across the UK, each bringing a selection of their finest beers for you to explore alongside the full Ticking Clock range. Throughout the day you'll also find street food vendors, live music, and plenty of opportunities to meet fellow beer lovers in and around the brewery. Your Ticket Includes: Entry to the festival Official Ticking Clock Festival glass Access to beers from all participating breweries 20% off all Ticking Clock beers throughout the event

Birmingham Craft Brew Festival festival details

Birmingham Craft Brew Festival

Sun 12 July 2026

The Bond, Birmingham

Boring beer festivals? Not on our watch. We’ve taken the beer festival rulebook, set it on fire and launched it out of a confetti cannon. Craft Brew Festival isn’t like any other beer festival - it’s five hours of full-throttle, all-in, party-mode madness with bottomless craft beer, cider, wine, non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks and prosecco. No faff. No overpriced drink tokens. Just pure, unfiltered fun. 2025 was epic… but 2026 is set to be next-level! Thanks to your feedback, we’re cranking up the party vibes in Birmingham like never before.

TollyFest 2026 festival details

TollyFest 2026

Fri 17 - Sun 19 July 2026

The Tollemache Arms, Northampton

TollyFest celebrates the best of local drink, food and musicians, in the most British way.... a good old festival!!!! TollyFest is all about the people, about the laughs, about the memories and about the moment. We plan them so you can relax, enjoy and be merry. Whether that be as a family, with the girls or with your partner. Showcasing the best of local when it comes to food, drink and music so this really is the best festival around. With our two music stages, our street food village offering food for everyone's taste and a huge bar.... you'll never have a dull moment.

Warwickshire Lad Beer Festival festival details

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Warwickshire Lad Beer Festival

Sat 18 July 2026

The Warwickshire Lad, Solihull

🍻 The Warwickshire Lad Ale Festival is coming 18th July 1pm onward! 🍻 Join us for a celebration of great beer and good times, right here in our Brewery Garden! We'll have a fantastic selection of local ales, including three brewed on-site, just for you. To make things easy, beer tokens will be available in blocks of 10 for £25. One block lets you purchase either: 🍺 5 full pints 🍺 10 half pints Feeling hungry? A Hog Roast will be available from around 3:30 PM onwards to complement your brews! 🐷 ✨ EARLY BIRD OFFER! ✨ Get a head start! Pre-purchase your beer tokens by the 11th of July and receive TWO EXTRA FREE tokens on us! That’s 12 tokens for the price of 10. Tokens can be purchased directly at the pub or by phoning us. All pre-booked tokens will be ready for collection on the day. Don’t worry if you miss the early bird deadline, you can still turn up on the day and purchase tokens at the festival!

49th Wolverhampton Summer Festival of Beer & Cider festival details

49th Wolverhampton Summer Festival of Beer & Cider

Thu 23 - Sat 25 July 2026

Wolverhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton

Get ready for a huge array of cask ale and cider alongside brilliant entertainment from singers and bands in the big tent. A proper summer party!

Market Bosworth Rails and Ales Festival festival details

Market Bosworth Rails and Ales Festival

Fri 24 - Sun 26 July 2026

The Goods Shed, Market Bosworth Station, Station Road, Market Bosworth

**Over 60 Real Ales & 20 Ciders** ​Join us at this year's festival, held in co-operation with CAMRA (Hinckley & Bosworth Branch) in the Goods Shed and marquee at Market Bosworth Railway Station. There will be entertainment outside each day, with steam traction engines (both full-size, and miniature) demonstrating the road transport of yesteryear. Meanwhile, on the rails, there will be trains operating throughout the weekend. In the evening, why not enjoy your pint while listening to our live entertainment. FREE heritage bus link direct to the show!