Grappenhall Beer Festival Returns for May 2026

The Grappenhall Beer Festival is back for 2026 and promises to be bigger and better than ever! This popular event, organised by the Grappenhall Youth and Community Association (GYCA), will take place on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May 2026 at the Grappenhall Community Centre, bringing together the local community for a weekend full of live music, delicious real ales and ciders in the Olde Barn and large Beer Garden.

With over 30 real ales and ciders available to sample, along with a fantastic line-up of live music and delicious hot food, the Grappenhall Beer Festival is set to be the highlight of the Spring. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast, a music lover or someone looking for a fun day out with the family, there’s something for everyone.

Event Highlights:

• Friday Night (7:30 pm – Midnight):

Kick off the festival with live music from the amazing That Olde Chestnut https://thatoldchestnutband.bandcamp.com/ enjoy a wide selection of real ales and ciders, and soak up the great atmosphere. Tickets are just £12. This session is for over-18s and perfect for those who appreciate great beer and cider.

• Saturday Afternoon (12:00 pm – 6:30 pm):

A family-friendly session with live music from local family band, Imperfect Cadence, our very own Holly Rose and the Ukeladies band. The afternoon concludes with The Nick Milner Band https://www.facebook.com/TheNickMilnerBandlive who will rock us to the end of the session. Well-behaved dogs are welcome too; come and meet our festival pooches, Goldie and Max, who might even share their dog treats! Tickets are £12 with FREE entry for children. This session is busy so we recommend you bring along a camping chair to guarantee a seat!

• Saturday Night (7:30 pm – Midnight):

The festival concludes with an electric performance by Red River Band https://www.theredriverband.net/ Tickets are £8, and this session is for over-18s only.