New “Indie Beer Fest Wales” celebrates thriving Welsh beer scene.

Wales’s independent brewing scene is the only in the UK growing its brewery numbers, and this November those breweries are coming together to pour hundreds of Welsh beers all under one roof.

Indie Beer Fest Wales 2026 is a four-day festival at Down By Here Swansea, bringing together over 35 independent Welsh breweries for a weekend of discovery, conversation, and seriously great beer. With 150+ beers pouring from cask and keg, and live music in the evening sessions, this is the biggest celebration of Welsh brewing culture anywhere.

Indie Beer Fest Wales is testament to the health and ambition of Welsh independent brewing, as SIBA Regional Director Lee Ralph puts it: “Right now, Wales stands alone as the only part of the UK where the brewing scene is actually growing.

That is a massive achievement. Let’s raise a glass to it. Get behind the independent brewers putting their passion into every single pint. We don't do mass-produced here, and neither should you.

Keep drinking local, keep supporting independent craft beer, and let’s keep this Welsh scene thriving!”

The breweries at Indie Beer Fest Wales are genuinely independent, no multinational-owned brands, no global conglomerates. These are Welsh businesses, often family-run, using local ingredients and building something from the ground up. With organisers making clear “When you buy a pint at this festival, you are directly supporting the Welsh independent brewing scene and Welsh economy.”

Indie Beer Fest Wales is organised by Welsh Breweries from SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers and Associates), and Down By Here Swansea. Following up on the huge success or the first festival in Haverfordwest, it is a dedicated showcase of the country’s independent brewing industry under one roof.

From Champion Beer of Britain winners to garage startups now shipping across the country, the Welsh independent brewing scene has exploded in recent years. This festival celebrates that growth, giving you the chance to taste 150+ beers, meet the people who brew them, and discover your next favourite pint.

Whether you are a diehard cask aficionado or just starting to explore the world of craft beer, there is something here for everyone.

At a Glance: Indie Beer Fest Wales 2026
● Beers: 150+ beers on pour — keg and cask — from 35+ independent Welsh breweries
● Entertainment: There will be live music on every evening sessions
● Included with every ticket: Branded pint glass + beer token to get you started