Non-CAMRA Events

This page contains a selection of beer and cider events held in and around Leeds, it is not intended to be a complete list of everything happening in the area.

Most will be beer festivals in pubs or 'village halls', but it can be anything which is sympathetic with CAMRA's aims. Inclusion in this list is not an endorsement by CAMRA.

Please note these events are not organised by CAMRA, see What's On for CAMRA events.

Whitelock's and Turk's Head Beer Festival Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 June 2026 Whitelock's Ale House
Join Whitelock’s and The Turk’s Head as they celebrate the very best of Leeds with beers sourced exclusively from local breweries.

Details at https://whitelocksleeds.com/event/beer-festival-2026/ or https://www.facebook.com/whitelocksleeds/
Two pubs celebrate the best of Leeds breweries
Wilde Child 10th Birthday Party Saturday 20 June 2026 12:00 – 21:00 Wilde Child Brewery
Wilde Child brewery will be having a 10 year Celebration Open day on Saturday 20 June.

There will be 14 draught beers including TWO special 10th Birthday beers brewed specially for the occasion
- Double Trouble – 5% Birthday Cake Stout
- Brand X – 5% IPA
Alongside those there will be guest beers from:
- Brew York
- Arbor
- Newbarns
- Vault City
Plus a dozen or so cans in the fridge for takeaway

Full details at https://www.facebook.com/events/wilde-child-brewing-unit-5-7-armley-road-ls12-2dr/10th-birthday-bash-and-final-open-day-of-2026-saturday-20th-june/2435504046883971/

https://www.wildechildbrewing.co.uk/
Celebration of ten years brewing at Wilde Child
Abbey Inn Beer and Music Festival 2026 12:00 Friday 3 – 23:00 Sunday 5 July 2026 Abbey Inn
The Abbey Inn at Newlay is once again hosting a Beer & Music Festival , this year it runs on 4th, 5th & 6th July.

Expect 100+ Ales & Ciders over the weekend plus 25 Live Bands and Street Food.

Details at https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/abbeyinnbeerandmusic?locale=en_GB
Beer and Music Festival at an award winning pub
Wetherspoon Cider Festival - various locations Friday 31 July – Sunday 9 August 2026 _Multiple venues / No venue
The JD Wetherspoon cider festival at multiple pubs across Leeds and the rest of the country too. Over the 10 days there will be 12 ciders, but not all at the same time! Third pint taters and programme available at the pubs.

Details at <<< link coming soon >>>

Cider list <<< link coming soon >>>

JDW pub finder https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/
12 beers across 8 days
Grumpy Johns Cider Festival 7 Saturday 8 August 2026 15:00 Kirkgate Community Centre, Shipley
Real cider from around the UK. Plus live music, real food and cocktails.

See https://www.facebook.com/GrumpyJohnsCider/ for further details.

Whilst there check out the location and next dates for the Cider in a Shed session - usually second Friday and Saturday of the month.
Brewed In Leeds Beer Festival 2026 12:00 Friday 28 – 21:00 Sunday 30 August 2026 Horsforth Brewery
A celebration of breweries in and around Leeds, invites to attend will be sent to all breweries in Leeds and those with a Leeds postcode.

For tickets and further details go to https://horsforthbrewery.co.uk/products/brewed-in-leeds-beer-festival?variant=56928239616378. Tickets are £6.50 per session or just £10.00 for a weekend ticket.

Split over four sessions, make sure you buy tickets for the session you intend to visit.
Three day beer festival at Horsforth brewery
Leeds International Beer Festival 2026 17:00 Thursday 3 – 17:00 Sunday 6 September 2026 Kirkstall Abbey
The 14th Leeds International Beer Festival returns once again to the spectacular surroundings of Kirkstall Abbey.

The annual four day festival, celebrates and promotes craft beer brewed in the UK and overseas.The festival also includes a street food market, live music and all sorts of lovely beer related things. Ticket prices range from £12.00 to £16.50.

For tickets and further details see https://www.leedsbeer.com/ticket-info/
Craft beer and more in Kirkstall Abbey