The Big Jolly Beer & Ale Weekend at WX

Join us for The Big Jolly Beer & Ale Weekend as part of Wakefield BID's Beer & Ale Week 2025!
Sample the best beers and real ale at The Exchange Tap, expand your hoppy knowledge with brewery tours and talks, and relax with some delicious street food while you enjoy live music including a Ceili and brass bands.
Colin All Quizzers
Thursday 10 July, 8pm
Come along for our usual free-to-enter Thursday quiz night, with a special beer-themed round to mark the start of the Big Jolly weekender. The winners will receive 4 x FREE tickets to our monthly comedy night.
In Conversation with the Jolly Boys
Friday 11 July, 7pm
Pull up a pint and join us for a relaxed evening of stories, secrets, and straight talk from behind the barrels. Hosted by Hywel, this lively panel brings the Jolly Boys brew team centre stage to chat all things craft beer.
The Brew Hoolie – Ceili with the Hooliemen
Friday 11 July, 8pm
Clear the tables and dust off your dancing shoes… The Hooliemen are here to bring the craic! Join us for a riotous céilí full of toe-tapping tunes, group dances, and big-hearted energy. Whether you're a seasoned spinner or a total beginner, this is your invitation to leap into the rhythm and work up a thirst. There will also be a special performance by Morris dancer troupe, Wath Morris!
Brewery Tours
Saturday 12 July, 3pm & 6pm
Sunday 13 July, 3pm
Ever wondered how your favourite pint comes to life? Step inside the heart of the Jolly Boys’ on-site brewery for an insider’s look at the craft, creativity, and controlled chaos of small-batch brewing. Led by the brewers themselves, these behind-the-scenes tours are packed with stories, secrets, and the satisfying scent of hops in action.
Places are limited, so book early to grab your spot. See website to book.
Beer and Brass – with Deadbeat Brass
Saturday 12 July, 7.30pm-10pm
Brass, but not as you know it. Deadbeat Brass bring the noise with a genre-smashing set of funked-up covers from Queen to Shaggy, Beyoncé to Billie Eilish. Come ready to dance your brass off to these blazing bangers.
Beer & Brass – with Knottingley Silver Band
Sunday 13 July, 1pm - 3pm
Wind down your weekend with the timeless sounds of Knottingley Silver Band. This traditional brass ensemble brings a warm, melodic atmosphere - perfect for enjoying a pint, good company, and the relaxed rhythms of classic brass music. A true celebration of local heritage and craftsmanship in sound and brew. Sit back, sip up, and let the music carry you gently into Sunday afternoon.