Scotland Beer Festivals 2027

Journey through Scotland's dynamic beer scene across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and beyond. From Highland brewery gatherings to city centre celebrations, Scotland fuses centuries of brewing tradition with bold contemporary innovation.

Festivals
6
Breweries
105
Cities
4

Scotland's thriving beer festival scene

Scotland blends centuries of brewing tradition with a craft scene that loves to push boundaries, and its festivals capture both. From the capital's polished celebrations to Glasgow's fiercely Scottish events, the calendar rewards anyone willing to explore.

Edinburgh hosts events befitting the capital, balancing the best of Scottish brewing with carefully chosen guests. Glasgow runs some of the country's largest Scotland-only festivals, Aberdeen brings its own north-east character, and Dundee shows the scene reaches well beyond the Central Belt.

Scottish brewers are not ones for following the crowd, so festivals here can throw up whisky-barrel-aged stouts, beers brewed with local botanicals and all manner of fruited sours, alongside clean lager and proper cask. The welcome is as warm as the beer is bold.

City breaks and Highland trips alike are better with a festival in the diary. Get to know the brewers in our Scotland breweries guide, then find dates in the festivals listed below.

Edinburgh's iconic skyline with Dugald Stewart Monument, city of world-class beer events
Glasgow's Kelvingrove towers in city hosting major Scottish beer festivals
Aberdeen's distinctive stonework and spires in traditional Scottish brewing city
Modern Dundee waterfront with V&A Museum, city with growing craft beer culture

Upcoming Beer Festivals in Scotland

33rd Alloa Real Ale & Cider Festival festival details

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33rd Alloa Real Ale & Cider Festival

Fri 6 - Sat 7 November 2026

Alloa Town Hall, Alloa

Forth Valley CAMRA branch has the 33rd Alloa Real Ale and Cider Festival on  Friday,  6th and 7th November at Alloa Town Hall. This one is extra special for us as it is the 50th Birthday  of the branch. We cannot promise cake, but we can guarantee an excellent range of Real Ale and Cider. 45- 50 Beers 15-18 Ciders Gin, wine, spirits and Prosecco bar Food available No tickets required, pay at door Free Entry for CAMRA Members (on production of current membership card) - Glass (non refundable) and Programme £3 £10 all others Free re-admission on production with glass and programme. Over-18s only.

Dundee Brew Fest Winter Edition festival details

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Dundee Brew Fest Winter Edition

Fri 4 December 2026

CANVAS Dundee, Dundee

Dundee Brew Fest is back – with a special winter edition! Following our 5th anniversary festival this summer, we're returning to CANVAS for a more intimate evening celebrating great beer, local breweries, live entertainment and everything we love about Dundee's independent brewing scene. Expect a hand-picked selection of breweries from Dundee and the surrounding area, pouring everything from familiar favourites to something a little different for the winter season. We'll also have live entertainment throughout the evening, street food and plenty more still to be announced. Your ticket includes your very own 71 Brewing festival glass to use throughout the festival and take home afterwards. 🍺 Local & independent breweries 🎶 Live entertainment 🍴 Street food 🥃 Optional tasting experience – details coming soon 🎁 71 Brewing festival glass included with your ticket This is a smaller, more intimate edition of Dundee Brew Fest with a strictly limited capacity. EARLY BIRD TICKETS A very limited number will be available at our launch price – once they're gone, they're gone.

Northern Lights Beer Festival 2027 festival details

Northern Lights Beer Festival 2027

Sat 3 April 2027

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Fierce Beer are proud to bring the Northern Lights Beer Festival back to the city for its third year in 2027. We’ll have some of our best industry friends heading up to the North East, so come along and try out a wide range of independently-brewed beers from some of the UK’s best-loved breweries! Featuring a dozen guest breweries, cider, spirits and more – we’ll reveal the big names attending later in the year, so stay tuned to find out who’s coming!

Beer & Boots Festival festival details

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Beer & Boots Festival

Sat 14 August 2027

Castle Fraser, Inverurie

🍺 Welcome to Beer & Boots Festival 👢 Bringing together live country music, cold drinks, great food and even better company for a relaxed one-day festival you’ll want to experience again and again. Expect incredible country tribute acts, line dancing, street food, fully stocked bars and a feel-good atmosphere from the first song to the last. Whether you’re singing along with friends, raising a glass in the sunshine or dancing into golden hour, Beer & Boots is all about making great summer memories together. So grab your boots, round up your mates and join us for a day packed with country anthems, great vibes and unforgettable moments. Beer. Boots. Good Times. 🍺 BEER & BOOTS FESTIVAL 👢

Beer & Boots Festival festival details

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Beer & Boots Festival

Sat 21 August 2027

Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell

🍺 Welcome to Beer & Boots Festival 👢 Bringing together live country music, cold drinks, great food and even better company for a relaxed one-day festival you’ll want to experience again and again. Expect incredible country tribute acts, line dancing, street food, fully stocked bars and a feel-good atmosphere from the first song to the last. Whether you’re singing along with friends, raising a glass in the sunshine or dancing into golden hour, Beer & Boots is all about making great summer memories together. So grab your boots, round up your mates and join us for a day packed with country anthems, great vibes and unforgettable moments. Beer. Boots. Good Times. 🍺 BEER & BOOTS FESTIVAL 👢

Beer & Boots Festival festival details

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Beer & Boots Festival

Sat 28 August 2027

KA8 0JE, Ayr

🍺 Welcome to Beer & Boots Festival 👢 Bringing together live country music, cold drinks, great food and even better company for a relaxed one-day festival you’ll want to experience again and again. Expect incredible country tribute acts, line dancing, street food, fully stocked bars and a feel-good atmosphere from the first song to the last. Whether you’re singing along with friends, raising a glass in the sunshine or dancing into golden hour, Beer & Boots is all about making great summer memories together. So grab your boots, round up your mates and join us for a day packed with country anthems, great vibes and unforgettable moments. Beer. Boots. Good Times. 🍺 BEER & BOOTS FESTIVAL 👢

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