Derby Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals are free
Derby Market Hall will host the Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals across two long weekends, with free entry confirmed for visitors.
The festivals run from Friday 12 June to Sunday 14 June 2026, then return from Friday 2 October to Sunday 4 October 2026. Opening hours are 1pm to 10pm each day at Derby Market Hall, Market Place, Derby, DE1 2DB.
The event is aimed at people who want to explore independent brewers, vintners and distillers in one of Derby’s most recognisable city-centre settings. For anyone planning a casual afternoon visit or an evening meet-up, the confirmed festival times help clarify when the Derby Market Hall sessions will run.
Two festival weekends at Derby Market Hall
The Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals are listed as a free event at Derby Market Hall, giving visitors two separate chances to attend in 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals |
| Venue | Derby Market Hall |
| Address | Market Place, Derby, DE1 2DB |
| Dates | 12-14 June 2026 and 2-4 October 2026 |
| Time | 1pm-10pm each day |
| Entry | Free |
The June dates give the event an early-summer slot, while the October return means the same festival format is scheduled again later in the year. The listing does not give separate timings for different days, so visitors should treat 1pm to 10pm as the published daily window for each date.
Independent makers lead the line-up
The event description puts independent producers at the centre of the festivals. It names brewers, vintners and distillers as the main draw, with craft drinks, bold flavours and inspired pours forming the core of the offer.
That makes the festivals most relevant for visitors who like trying smaller-scale drinks producers, comparing styles, or finding something new from makers outside the most familiar high-street labels. The source describes the setting as lively and atmosphere-filled, with the focus on drinks produced with passion, skill and a strong sense of place.
The venue is also part of the appeal. Derby Market Hall is described in the event listing as one of Derby’s most iconic locations, placing the festivals in a familiar city-centre landmark rather than a temporary out-of-town site.
What visitors should know before going
Entry is listed as free, but the source text does not publish booking instructions, age guidance, stall-by-stall details, accessibility information or transport notes. Anyone making firm plans should check directly with the event host or facilitator before travelling, especially if they need specific access arrangements or confirmation of individual exhibitors.
The published practical details are straightforward: Derby Market Hall, Market Place, Derby, DE1 2DB; 12-14 June and 2-4 October 2026; 1pm-10pm each day; free entry.
Visit Derby’s listing says its event details are sourced from organisers, advertisers and partners, and recommends verifying information directly before making bookings or plans.
Source: Visit Derby Events
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- Checked the listed daily opening time of 1pm-10pm.
- Confirmed the event is listed as free entry.
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- 2026-06-19 10:39
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