Derby Heritage Beer Festival
Introduction
We are very excited to be joining the Derby Market Hall community this October. We will be bringing you over one hundred cask ales, keg beers, ciders and perries, celebrating not only local breweries and producers, but from all over the UK and beyond as well.
Sat right in the heart of Derby, our new home at the Market Hall promises to deliver a brilliant atmosphere and be one of the unmissable events in our city this Autumn.
Opening Dates, Times and Prices
October
Wednesday 14th - 17:00 to 22:00,
Thursday 15th - 12:00 to 22:00,
Friday 16th - 12:00 to 22:00,
Saturday 17th - 12:00 to 22:00,
Last orders will be at 21:45 for all sessions.
Admission is £6 for non-CAMRA members and free for card carrying CAMRA members.
All ticket holders must purchase a £3 refundable glass on entry for use around the festival.
Tickets
Tickets are now availble from Tckty or follow the address below:
https://tckty.camra.org.uk/e/525/derby-heritage-beer-festival
Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Derby LIVE Sales and Information Centre located at 19 Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU, or at the Derby LIVE stall at the Derby Market Hall.
Tickets will also be available on the door, subject to capacity.
Location and Directions
Address: Derby Market Hall, Tennant Street, Derby, DE1 2DB.
The Market Hall is located in the centre of Derby close to the Bus Station and Council House.
For those wishing to visit the MArket Hall for their usual shopping, the building will remain open to the general public for non-festival goers.
Railway: The train station is approximately 15 minutes walk away. Head towards the city centre and continue past the bus station along Morledge and the Market Hall is on the left.
Bus: The bus station is approximately 5 minutes walk away. After exiting the Bus Station main entrance, head right along Moreledge and the Market Hall is on the left.
Trade Session
There will be a Trade Session on Wednesday 14th October from 14:00 to 17:00. You will also be allowed to stay on at the Festival for the evening session. If you are in the trade then please apply directly for Trade Tickets with your at Tckty
If you have any difficulty please email us with your details or query to sec.beerfest@gmail.com.
Program
Cask Ale
Rest assured that we are amassing a cask ale list that will make you visit special. Here are a few sneak glimpses of what is to come. From Oackwood, RBA is sending down a festival special ale. From 10am Brewhouse two more beers to tempt your tastebuds.
Craft Keg: Please download the craft keg list here.
World Beer: For a list of the world beer and non-alcoholic beer please download the World Beer list here.
We will add the cider-perry lists in the near future.
Music
As always, we hope to provide a good cross section of entertainment throughout the festival. The stage is situated at the bottom of the stairs at the Guidhall entrance end of the Maket Hall. All times shown are approimate.
Wednesday
- Becki Sings (soloist) 14:00 to 14:30.
- Stiky Bones Jones (soloist) 15:00 to 16:00.
- Skarantinos (Ska and reggae) 20:30 to 22:00.
Thursday
- The Desperate Cowboys (trio) 14:00 to 14:30.
- Henry John and Milly Ayesha (dup) 15:00 to 16:00.
- Paul Tabor's songbook (you choose the music) 19:00 to 20:00.
- Strange Days a pop, rock and motown covers band. 20:30 to 22:00.
Friday
- Wheels of Empire (duo) 13:30 to 14:00.
- Leak Wilcox (soloist) 14:15 to 14:45.
- Carl North Band (band) 15:00 to 16:00.
- Cain Paisley (acoustic covers) 19:00 to 20:00.
- New Cranes a folk rock band. 20:30 to 22:00.
Saturday
- Shanty choir (various times through the afternoon).
- G2S choir (various times through the afternoon).
- Donovylan (60's and 70 70's covers) 19:00 to 20:00.
- Peashooter classic pop and rock covers band due on from 20:00 to 22:00.
Further Information
For specific enquiries or feedback, please contact the festival organiser: Russsel - BeerFestival@derby.camra.org.uk
Last updated 29th September 2026.
