North England Beer Festivals 2026

Chorlton Beer & Cider Festival is a long-running community event held annually in early July in the beautiful grounds and buildings of the Grade II listed St Clement’s Church. The festival began way back in 2005, growing from a small event to a local institution that welcomes up to 4000 people a year. 2026 will mark the 20th Chorlton Beer & Cider Festival. It will feature over 120 independent beers in cask, keg , bottle & can, a massive extensive ciders & perry bar, The Vicar’s Gin & Wine Bar, the Low & Free alcohol free and soft drinks bar. In addition, there’ll be a wide selection of local street food, and live music and much more. The festival is organised by the church in association with Trafford & Hulme CAMRA with the proceeds being invested back into St Clement’s facilities which are available for the whole Chorlton Community.

Our much loved local festival returns this July, bringing together an exciting mix of real ale, craft beer, and cider (with non alcohol and other beverages available) Music and entertainment in the evenings, all in a welcoming community setting right in the heart of Swinton. Whether you’ve been coming since we started in 2024 or you’re planning your first visit, it’s always a highlight of the summer and a brilliant way to support the church and the new Community Hall project which is starting to be built very soon. Buy tickets in advance or pay on the door.

The Merchant Adventurers’ Charity Beer Festival will be back on Friday, 3 July and Saturday, 4 July 2026. Taking place at the stunning Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, the festival will be split across four sessions. The event is a unique opportunity to take in the historic setting, whilst enjoying some of the best beers, ales, lagers and ciders from over 30 breweries. The garden will host live music from the YO1 Radio stage and a delicious range of street food to complement the beer. This year’s event hopes to raise £25,000 for the Trust, which will go towards free school visits for over 1,400 York schoolchildren and a business & enterprise course for York teenagers and an apprenticeship awards programme.

This year's annual Saddleworth Charity Beer and Cider Festival is a community event, hosted by the Saddleworth Morris Men, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Rushcart Festival. The Beer and Cider Festival will take place on the 4th July at the Boarhurst Band Club in Greenfield, with doors opening at 12:00pm. Attendees can expect a variety of local real ales and ciders, live music, morris dancing performances, and a good time! There is an entrance fee of £5, which gives you a token for your first pint free! The proceeds from this festival will go towards helping fund the maintenance of this year's Rushcart as well as the Royal British Legion. Cash only.

The weekend kicks off on Friday 3rd July with our customary launch party in The Fishers Arms which will also be a venue for some fringe events during the weekend. Main stage and guest brewery bars will be in Horncliffe Memorial Hall. Live music both days from midday until 11pm Saturday and 10pm Sunday.

Suds With Buds is our annual invitational beer festival and we're excited it'll be back for the fourth year running in July! We're beavering away to pull together another cracking line-up of breweries, along with a diverse and fantastic range of street food to enjoy alongside the near 80+ beers being served, plus some top live music to boot!

The biggest event of our calendar is back! Join us for a wide selection of Cask Ales, Ciders, Perry and World Beers with live music all weekend from local artists. Free Entry All Weekend

Get ready for a weekend packed with great music, fantastic drinks, delicious food and an unforgettable festival atmosphere at Preston Grasshoppers. With an incredible line-up of live performers taking to the stage, including local favourites, acoustic artists and brilliant headline acts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a craft beer fan, a gin lover, a music enthusiast or just looking for a great day out with friends, Hopfest is the place to be this summer. With 30 beers on tap to choose from, 16 ciders, plus a selection of gins. And of course – our regular list of lagers and spirits in our main bar. With food vendors onsite as well, and live entertainment – there’s something for everyone! Don't miss out, tickets need to be booked in advance and this popular event nearly always sells out!

Join us on Friday 10th & Saturday 11th July following the success of our 2025 event! We continue to create a community event that locals and beer enthusiasts will look forward to year after year whilst championing the very best of Yorkshire producers and suppliers. What can you expect? Bar Everything from Yorkshire! A fantastic selection of local cask and keg beers/ales, cider & The Plough range of house spirits, plus general bar for non-beer lovers. The more tickets you buy in advance, the more cask/key beers we will stock! Entertainment Live music across both days from great local bands and musicians. Acts include The Merlins, More, Oz Ward, Sweet Soul 7, Diva Strop & Born Wild. Hot food Locally sourced, great food. The Plough team, along with local food vendors will provide a choice of food from BBQ to fish & chips, to something more exotic with street food option.

This annual community event features a selection of drinks and live music.

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!* 🍺🎶

Expect all the things you love: 🎵 Live music 🍔 Local food stalls 🍺 Wold Top beers + guest ales 🏕️ Camping, caravans & motorhomes (no electric/showers) TICKET OPTIONS (all include a free pint): • Friday - £17 • Saturday - £20 • Weekend Pass - £32 (includes 2 free pints!) Camping sold separately - just add to your basket when booking.