Indie Beer Feast 2026 – Sheffield Craft Beer Festival

Sheffield’s independent craft beer festival Indie Beer Feast returns for 2026, launching just before Sheffield Beer Week with a celebration of great beer, brilliant people and inclusive festival culture.

Taking place from Friday 6 to Saturday 7 March, Indie Beer Feast brings together independent breweries from across the UK, alongside street food, fine cider, natural wine and specialist rum, all hosted in one of Sheffield’s most characterful industrial venues.

What to Expect

This boutique beer festival is designed for quality, conversation and discovery, offering plenty of time to chat with brewers and producers while enjoying a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Across the weekend you’ll find:

• Brewery bars pouring independent craft beer

• Specialist rum, cider and natural wine

• A curated street food offering

• A unique Indie Beer Feast festival glass included with entry

• Pop-up tastings and talks throughout the event

Breweries & Drinks

Breweries announced so far include:

• Abbeydale Brewery

• Thornbridge Brewery

• Ashover Brew Co

• Cloudwater Brew Co

• Courier Brewing

• Liquid Light Brewing Co

• Ticking Clock Brewery

• Yonder Brewing

• Neptune Brewery

• Tartarus Beers

• Siren Craft Brew

• Attic Brew Co

Additional bars are hosted by Hop Hideout and specialist rum bar RumKeg876.

Tastings, Talks & Guests

Members of the British Guild of Beer Writers will be hosting pop-up tastings and judging the Indie Beer Feast Beer of the Festival, including:

• Pete Brown

• Rachel Auty (Women on Tap)

• Adrian Tierney-Jones

Sheffield-based journalist and broadcaster Livia Barreira will also host tastings during the weekend.

The 2026 festival artwork is designed by Sheffield-based illustrator Sanpo.

Everyone Welcome

Indie Beer Feast proudly supports the Everyone Welcome Initiative. Discriminatory behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated. Festival staff are available throughout the site should you need support.

Important Information

• Ages 18+ only (Challenge 25 in operation)

• Children are welcome only during the Saturday morning session (11:30 am – 4:30 pm) when accompanied by parents

• Please book a free child ticket if attending the morning session

• Bars operate mainly cashless / contactless payment

• Disabled access and baby changing facilities available

• Outdoor courtyard in use until 10:00 pm

Tickets

Tickets are sold per session. Full details and ticket booking are available here:
https://www.gigantic.com/indie-beer-feast-tickets/sheffield-trafalgar-warehouse/2026-03-06-17-30