Wakefield Beer Festival 2026: Dates, tickets, breweries and live music
Wakefield Beer Festival returns next weekend, bringing a weekend of locally brewed beer, cider, craft drinks, street food and live entertainment to Wakefield Exchange (WX).
After a seven-year break, the Wakefield Beer Festival 2026 is back with a fresh new vision.
Across four sessions, visitors can enjoy more than 100 carefully selected beers, ciders and craft drinks, while supporting breweries from Wakefield and across the region.
Whether you're a dedicated beer enthusiast, a fan of independent breweries or simply looking for a lively weekend in Wakefield, this festival offers plenty to discover.
When is Wakefield Beer Festival 2026?
The Wakefield Beer Festival takes place at WX Wakefield Exchange from Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25 .
There are four sessions across the weekend:
Friday, October 23: 6pm–10pm
Saturday, October 24: 12pm–5pm
Saturday, October 24: 6pm–10pm
Sunday, October 25: 12pm–5pm
What can you expect at Wakefield Beer Festival?
A major focus of the event is supporting the local and regional brewing community. Alongside established breweries, the festival brings together a varied selection of producers from across the region.
Visitors can also enjoy:
More than 100 beers, ciders and craft drinks
Regional and independent breweries
Street food
Live music and entertainment
Brewery experiences
VIP ticket benefits
A festival glass included with standard and VIP tickets
Beer isn't the only attraction at the festival. Each session features live entertainment, with a different band or act performing throughout the weekend.
Friday evening – The Kase Chiefs
Friday night's entertainment comes from The Kase Chiefs, an Oompah band bringing an energetic start to the festival weekend.
Saturday afternoon – The Chris Berry Band
The Saturday afternoon session features The Chris Berry Band, a rock cover band providing a lively soundtrack to the festival.
Saturday evening – Galeforce
Saturday evening sees Galeforce, a Celtic rock band, take to the stage.
Sunday afternoon – The Replays
The festival concludes on Sunday afternoon with The Replays, performing rock and pop favourites from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Alongside the drinks selection, visitors can enjoy street food throughout the festival.
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