Derby Heritage Beer Festival will take over Derby Market Hall from Wednesday 14 October to Saturday 17 October, bringing more than 100 cask ales, keg beers, ciders and perries into one of the city centre’s best-known Victorian spaces.
The event opens from 5pm to 10pm on Wednesday, then runs from 12 noon to 10pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Entry is £6 for non-CAMRA members and free for CAMRA members with a valid membership card. All ticket holders must also pay a £3 refundable glass deposit when booking.
The festival is being organised by the Derby CAMRA Beer Festival Committee in partnership with Derby City Council, with tickets available now. It is aimed at real ale enthusiasts, cider and perry drinkers, and anyone looking for a city-centre day or evening out with friends.
Derby Market Hall hosts the festival for the first time
Derby Market Hall is preparing to host the Derby Heritage Beer Festival for the first time this autumn, placing the event inside a building already used by shoppers and visitors in the heart of the city.
The source announcement says the Market Hall will remain open to the general public for normal shopping during the festival, so the event will sit alongside regular activity in the building rather than replacing it entirely.
Russ Gilbert, chair of the Derby CAMRA Beer Festival Committee, said the venue’s Victorian architecture made it a fitting backdrop for a heritage beer festival, describing it as a place for both dedicated real ale drinkers and people who “just fancy a good day out with friends”.
Councillor Gurkiran Kaur, Derby City Council Cabinet Member for City Centre, Culture and Tourism, said the partnership fits with the aim of making the Market Hall a versatile city-centre space where the community can gather.
Dates, times, entry and glass deposit
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Event | Derby Heritage Beer Festival |
| Venue | Derby Market Hall, Derby |
| Dates | Wednesday 14 October to Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Wednesday hours | 5pm to 10pm |
| Thursday to Saturday hours | 12 noon to 10pm |
| Last orders | 9.45pm |
| Non-CAMRA entry | £6 |
| CAMRA members | Free with a valid membership card |
| Glass deposit | £3, refundable when the glass is returned |
The festival will run as a single continuous session throughout the day, a change from this year’s schedule. Ticket holders will be issued with wristbands to show they have entry to the festival.
For readers planning other autumn drinks events in the city, Beehive has also covered Derby Market Hall festival dates for craft beer, wine and spirits.
More than 100 beers, ciders and perries
The festival will showcase more than 100 cask ales, keg beers, ciders and perries. Organisers say the line-up is intended to champion the best of the region, with local producers appearing alongside award-winning breweries from across the UK and beyond.
Live entertainment will run during the event, with the full programme of performers due to be confirmed closer to the date. No performer list has yet been published in the source information.
The setting is part of the draw. Derby Market Hall’s architecture gives the festival a different feel from a standard bar event, while the city-centre location means visitors can continue their evening elsewhere after last orders if they choose.
How to get tickets
Tickets are available now via Tckty. They can also be bought in person at the Derby LIVE Sales and Information Centre at 19 Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU, or from the Derby LIVE stall at Derby Market Hall.
Tickets will also be available on the door, subject to capacity. CAMRA members need to show a valid membership card to receive free entry, and all ticket holders should account for the £3 refundable glass deposit at the time of booking.
Source: Derby City Council
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