Derby Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals are free: what residents need to know

Derby Market Hall will host the Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals across two long weekends, bringing independent brewers, vintners and distillers into one of the city’s best-known indoor locations.

The festivals are listed by Visit Derby as free to enter, with sessions running from 1pm to 10pm each day. The confirmed dates are 12 June to 14 June 2026 and 2 October to 4 October 2026 at Derby Market Hall, Market Place, Derby, DE1 2DB.

Two festival weekends inside Derby Market Hall

The event is split across summer and autumn, giving Derby visitors two chances to catch the same broad festival idea at the Market Hall. The first run takes place from Friday, 12 June to Sunday, 14 June 2026. The second follows from Friday, 2 October to Sunday, 4 October 2026.

Each day is scheduled from 1pm until 10pm, which makes the festivals a daytime-to-evening option rather than a short tasting session. The source listing describes the setting as lively and atmosphere-filled, with a focus on carefully crafted drinks and bold flavours.

Derby Market Hall is the confirmed venue for both weekends. The address given is Market Place, Derby, DE1 2DB.

Independent brewers, vintners and distillers on the bill

The Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals are built around independent drinks makers. Visit Derby’s listing says brewers, vintners and distillers will come together to share their creations, with craft drinks as the central draw.

For visitors, the appeal is straightforward: a chance to explore beers, wines and spirits in one place, compare different styles and discover a new favourite. The event description also places emphasis on supporting independent makers, rather than presenting the festivals as a standard bar or single-brand drinks event.

The listing does not name individual producers, brands, menus or stallholders. It also does not give a programme of talks, tastings or demonstrations, so visitors should treat the confirmed offer as a craft drinks festival with independent makers, rather than assume any specific schedule beyond the published opening times.

What to know before planning a visit

Entry is listed as free, and no booking requirement is stated in the supplied event details. The listing also does not provide accessibility information, transport notes or age-entry conditions.

Because the event involves beer, wine and spirits, visitors planning around children, designated drivers or group arrangements should check directly with the event host or facilitator before making firm plans. Visit Derby’s own disclaimer says event details are sourced from organisers, advertisers and partners, and recommends verifying information directly before bookings or travel.

For now, the confirmed practical details are clear: the Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals are scheduled for 12-14 June 2026 and 2-4 October 2026, from 1pm to 10pm each day, at Derby Market Hall, Market Place, Derby, DE1 2DB, with free entry listed.

Source: Visit Derby Events