Top beer festivals of 2025 unveiled where you can enjoy craft beer and funky cider across Derbyshire
Explore the best beer festivals in Derbyshire for 2025, where you can enjoy a pint and learn about craft beers.
Summer is well and truly here which also means getting out and about, supporting your local boozer and sinking a pint in the sun.
Luckily for us Derby wears its badge loud and proud of Real Ale City making it one of the best places in the UK to sink a pint.
We honestly don't think there is much that can beat enjoying an ice cold beer in a bustling environment on a hot summer’s day.
The drinking experience is rendered all the better when patrons are friendly and there is a varied choice of tipples available.
Another great thing about beer festivals is the educational aspect.
You can learn more about beers, real ale and craft beer, talking to breweries and suppliers to learn more about them as local businesses while trying new beers that may not be on your radar.
We have included a list of what to expect at the festivals if a beer list is available.
Keep an eye out on the beer festival organisers’ social media pages for updates on the finalised beer list, as this is often undertaken a few days before the festival.
Some festivals are ticketed, some may charge for beer glass rental, please check with the venue prior to travelling out for this information.
Honorary mention to Suds & Soda, who don’t have a specific beer festival but who host regular tap take-overs during the year.
Here are 11 beer festivals in 2025 taking place across Derbyshire
The list may be updated with new beer festivals as details become available.
August
20 - 24 August The Furnace Beer Fest
What’s on: 20 cask ales, 10 fancy keg beers, cider, BBQ Friday, Saturday and maybe Sunday.
Location: Furnace Inn, 9 Duke Street, Derby, DE1 3BX
21 - 25 August PotFest Beer & Music Festival
Location: Flowerpot, 19-25 King Street, Derby DE1 3DZ
23 - 24 August The Robin Pub Beer Fest
The beer festival is a collaboration between hosts The Robin Pub and The Indian Brewery Company.
What’s on: Lager selection including Birmingham lager, Pelok lager, Krisp lager, Sky’s The Limit, Juicy Mango IPA, Corner Shop IPA, cask beers of Indian Summer and Royal Beast.
Location: The Robin Pub, 71 Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9HD
22 - 24 The Masons Arms Beer Fest
What’s on: Guest ales, ciders, live music and food.
Location: Masons Arms, 1 Etwall Road, Derby, DE3 0DL
September
3 - 6 Derby Heritage Beer Festival
What’s on: Expect over 130 real ales from Britain’s breweries, ciders, world beers and craft keg.
Tickets from £10.84. CAMRA members with a valid membership card will receive a free pint with paid entry.
Location: Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane, Derby, DE1 3AF
4 - 6 Tamworth CAMRA Beer Festival
What’s on: Over 75 ales including festival specials, new ales, cider and perry bar plus food.
Tickets cost £4. Admission to CAMRA members is £1 throughout.
Location: Tamworth Assembly Rooms, Corporation Street, Tamworth B79 7DN
October
1 - 4 October Brunswick Beer Festival
What’s on: Over 50 real ales, 20 traditional ciders and perries, BBQ Friday and Saturday weather permitting at the 38th annual event.
The Brunswick Inn, 1 Railway Terrace, Derby DE1 2RU
11 October Oktoberfest
What’s on: Steins of beer, traditional German food, and live authentic Oompah band.
Tickets from £16.75.
Location: Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road, Derby DE1 2QD
15 - 18 October Stoke CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival
Tickets cost £10, £5 for CAMRA members for this 40th annual beer event.
Location: Kings Hall, Kingsway, Kings Hall, Stoke, ST4 1JH
15 - 18 October Sheffield Steel City 49 CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival
What’s on: Cask ales, craft beers, artisan cider and perry, street food and live entertainment.
Location: Kelham Island, Alma Street, Sheffield S3 8RY
29 October - 2 November Dark Versus Light Festival
Location: Furnace Inn, 9 Duke Street, Derby, DE1 3BX
November
21 - 22 November Newark Beer & Cider Festival Winter Edition
Location: Newark Town Hall, Town Hall, Market Place, Newark-on-Trent NG24 1DU