Hull Minster Beer Festival Returns for 2026
The Hull Minster Beer Festival is set to return for its 2026 edition, with organisers confirming that the popular event will take place over the weekend of 17-18 April in the stunning surroundings of Hull's medieval minster church in the Old Town. Now in its sixth year, the festival has established itself as one of the highlights of the East Yorkshire social calendar, attracting over 2,500 visitors across the two days and showcasing the best of the region's thriving craft beer scene.
This year's festival will feature more than 80 beers, ciders and perries from over 30 breweries, with a strong emphasis on producers from East Yorkshire and the wider Humber region. Confirmed participants include Great Newsome Brewery from Patrington, Atom Beers from Hull, Wold Top Brewery near Driffield, Bone Machine Brewing from the Fruit Market, and North Riding Brewpub from Scarborough. A dedicated "New Brews" bar will showcase beers that have been brewed specifically for the festival, giving visitors the chance to try creations that are not available anywhere else.
Food will play a central role in the event, with a curated selection of street food vendors set up in the minster's nave and aisles. Organisers have confirmed that the lineup will include wood-fired pizza from Hull-based Dough Boys, artisan pies from a Beverley bakery, and vegan street food options. Live music will be provided by local acoustic acts performing on a stage in the south transept, with the festival's now-famous "silent disco in the chancel" returning on the Saturday evening.
Tickets are priced at £12 for a Saturday session and £10 for Sunday, with each ticket including a branded festival glass and three drink tokens. VIP tickets, which include early entry, a reserved seating area and additional tokens, are available for £25. Proceeds from the festival support the ongoing conservation and restoration of Hull Minster, which is a Grade I listed building dating back to the 14th century. Tickets are available through the Hull Minster website and from the minster's visitor welcome desk on Trinity Square. Organisers advise booking early, as Saturday sessions have sold out in advance in each of the last three years.