About
Wakefield Beer Fest returns in 2026, celebrating regional brewers with 100+ drinks, street food & live entertainment.
After a seven-year break, Wakefield Beer Festival returns in 2026 with a fresh vision. Held over four sessions across the weekend, the festival will showcase more than 100 carefully selected beers, ciders and craft drinks in the heart of Wakefield.
With tasty street food and live entertainment, this is your chance to support the local brewing community and sample some of the best brews our region has to offer.
Sessions
Friday 23 October: 6pm – 10pm
Saturday 24 October: 12pm – 5pm
Saturday 24 October: 6pm – 10pm
Sunday 25 October: 12pm – 5pm
Tickets
Standard Session Ticket: £12
Standard tickets include one drink and a plastic festival glass.
VIP Session Ticket: £18
VIP tickets include two drinks, priority queueing, a plastic festival glass and a brewery tour of Jolly Boys Brewery, located in Wakefield Exchange.
Standard Full Weekend Ticket: £36
Standard tickets include one drink per session and a plastic festival glass
VIP Full Weekend Ticket: £54
VIP tickets include two drinks per session, priority queueing, a plastic festival glass and a brewery tour of Jolly Boys Brewery, located in Wakefield Exchange.
This event is organised by Wakefield Round Table, HB Clarks, The Jolly Boys and Wakefield Council.
Interested in sponsoring the festival? Find out how here.
Venue opening hours
Monday : Closed
Tuesday : 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday : 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday : 9:00 am - 10:30 pm
Friday : 9:00 am - 10:30 pm
Saturday : 10:00 am - 10:30 pm
Sunday : 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Access facilities
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Step Free Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
Book your tickets
Wakefield Beer Festival
Venue Details
Find us at
Union Street, Wakefield, WF1 3AD
hello@wxwakefield.co.uk
10:00 - 17:00 
