Scotland Beer Festivals 2026

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
15
Breweries
103
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

Glasgow Real Ale Festival - G-RAF festival details

This weekend

Glasgow Real Ale Festival - G-RAF

Thu 6 - Sat 8 August 2026

The Briggait, Wasps Studios, Glasgow

Glasgow Real Ale Festival (G-RAF) is a beer festival organised and run by the Glasgow and West of Scotland branch of CAMRA.

Aberdeen Sausage & Cider Festival festival details

This weekend

Aberdeen Sausage & Cider Festival

Sat 8 August 2026

Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen

The only UK Touring Sausage and Cider Festival, visiting over 30 different locations around the UK, with more to come in 2026. Why not join us for a memorable experience, indulge in a variety of sausage and cider flavours from around the world, whilst grooving away to live music and DJs or brave it in one of our eating competitions or just stitch up a friend!

Inverness Sausage & Cider Festival festival details

Inverness Sausage & Cider Festival

Sat 15 August 2026

Bogbain Farm, Inverness

The only UK Touring Sausage and Cider Festival, visiting over 30 different locations around the UK, with more to come in 2026. Why not join us for a memorable experience, indulge in a variety of sausage and cider flavours from around the world, whilst grooving away to live music and DJs or brave it in one of our eating competitions or just stitch up a friend!

Epicure St Andrews Craft Beer Fest festival details

Fresh lineup

Epicure St Andrews Craft Beer Fest

Sat 29 August 2026

Madras Rugby Club, Old Station Road, St Andrews

The Epicure St Andrews Craft Beer Fest has arrived! We’re delighted to bring you St Andrews’ newest family friendly craft beer festival, an exciting collaboration between Epicure Festivals and St Andrews Brewing Co! You’re invited to join some of the biggest and best names from the UK Craft Beer Scene at Madras Rugby Club on Saturday 29th August 2026! 6 of the UK's top craft beer breweries including St Andrews Brewing Co, Siren Brew Co , Left Handed Giant and Holy Goat Brewing are pouring their beery delights and it’s all happening at the ‘sun-soaked’ Station Park. We also have a dedicated alcohol-free brewery, Jump Ship Brewing, for those of you who love your beer without the abv and for those designated drivers. And, for the first time ever at an Epicure festival, we’ll be pouring cask beer too from Law Brewing Co so don’t miss that if you love an ale or two! But we’re not just about the beer, oh no! We've got cider from the sensational Thistly Cross Cider and cocktails, prosecco and spirits from One for the Road! Hungry?! Then you’ve come to the right place because we’ve got a fantastic selection of street food to keep you going including sensational Sri-Lankan delights from The Tuskers and brilliant burgers from Blackhorn Burgers . And that’s not all, we’ve got live music too, showcasing local talent to keep you entertained throughout the afternoon. And for our younger festival lovers we've got plenty to keep them entertained with bouncy castles, face painting, games and other fun stuff, so the whole family can come along and enjoy the day. We're also big fans of our four-legged friends here at Epicure so well-behaved pooches are always welcome. All money raised from the sales of our children's tickets goes directly to our charity partner, as we continue build our relationships within our local community. This is one family friendly festival you don't want to miss so grab your tickets now and we’ll see you in August!

Giffnock Beer Festival festival details

Recently added

Giffnock Beer Festival

Sat 29 August 2026

Glasgow Hutchesons Aloysians RFC, Glasgow

WE’RE BACK! The greatest beer festival in the Southside will return to Braidholm, Giffnock on Saturday 29 August 2026 with the Scottish Beers, Ales & Ciders, our famous Gin & Prosecco tent, Glasgow's finest food and maybe even a cocktail or two...the perfect end of summer celebration! Our family-friendly event is operated by GHA Rugby Club and is a community event with all proceeds going towards community sport in the Southside. GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE- we’re expecting another sell-out.

Dundee Sausage & Cider Festival festival details

Dundee Sausage & Cider Festival

Sat 5 September 2026

Slessor Gardens, Dundee

The only UK Touring Sausage and Cider Festival, visiting over 30 different locations around the UK, with more to come in 2026. Why not join us for a memorable experience, indulge in a variety of sausage and cider flavours from around the world, whilst grooving away to live music and DJs or brave it in one of our eating competitions or just stitch up a friend!

Glasgow Sausage & Cider Festival festival details

Glasgow Sausage & Cider Festival

Sat 5 September 2026

Rouken Glen Park, Glasgow

The only UK Touring Sausage and Cider Festival, visiting over 30 different locations around the UK, with more to come in 2026. Why not join us for a memorable experience, indulge in a variety of sausage and cider flavours from around the world, whilst grooving away to live music and DJs or brave it in one of our eating competitions or just stitch up a friend!

Gravity Beer Festival festival details

Gravity Beer Festival

Fri 25 - Sat 26 September 2026

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Marking its 4th edition, the festival will return to Edinburgh as an "all-in" craft beer event, it is designed to offer a unique, curated experience featuring a brand-new lineup of breweries compared to previous years. What started as an excuse to invite all of our friends in the UK brewing industry to Edinburgh for for a fun weekend of celebrating independent beer has grown into one of the most recognised beer festivals in the country.

Ayrshire Beer & Cider Festival festival details

Ayrshire Beer & Cider Festival

Thu 1 - Sat 3 October 2026

Troon Concert Hall, South Beach, Troon

We will have around 150 cask ales, 25 real ciders and perries, some low/no-alcohol beers, wine and soft drinks, along with the provision of hot snacks and musical entertainment.

The Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival festival details

The Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival

Sun 4 October 2026

Cold Town House, Edinburgh

This event features a curated selection of beers from top local and independent Scottish breweries, along with live music, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Oktoberfest festival details

Edinburgh Oktoberfest

Thu 8 - Sat 10 October 2026

2 West Tollcross, Edinburgh

We’re excited to announce that this year we’re hosting our best Oktoberfest ever — and to make sure nothing gets in the way of the fun, we’re moving indoors to the Central Hall at Tollcross. That means no unpredictable October weather and all the real Oktoberfest vibes, guaranteed.

Poolewe Oktoberfest festival details

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Poolewe Oktoberfest

Fri 9 - Sun 11 October 2026

Poolewe Village Hall, Achnasheen

Live music, comedy, craft beer, food and Highland hospitality. All profits support Poolewe Village Hall. Poolewe Oktoberfest 2026 Join us for a unique Highland celebration of great beer, live entertainment and community spirit at the inaugural Poolewe Oktoberfest. Set against the stunning backdrop of Wester Ross, this three-day festival brings together outstanding live entertainment, quality food and one of the Highlands' finest selections of craft and cask beer.