Non-CAMRA Events
This page contains a selection of beer and cider events held in and around Leeds which have not been organised CAMRA. 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 and it is not intended to be a complete list of everything happening in the area.
For events which have been organised by CAMRA see What's On .
- 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.
- 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/
- Barwick in Elmet Beer Festival 2026
Saturday 12 September 2026
Barwick in Elmet Village Hall
Beer, music and dance. Raising money for local charities, including those supporting the maypole.
Further details https://www.facebook.com/barwickbeerfestival?locale=sr_RS or https://eastsidestory.co.uk/barwick-beer-festival-returns-to-secure-village-traditions/
- Otley Beer Festival 2026
12:00 Friday 20 – 23:00 Saturday 21 November 2026
Otley Common
Note - new venue right in the centre of Otley.
40 real ales, craft keg and ciders. £10 entry includes glass and programme.
For more details and advance tickets see https://www.otleybeerfestival.co.uk/