York Beer & Cider Festival 2026
Our 2026 dates are now confirmed as Wednesday 16 to Saturday 19 September – again at St Lawrence Church. Please make a note in your diary. Tickets will be on sale by June 2026 and be publicised here and on social media. We look forward to seeing you again.
Quick stats for 2025
Tickets sold: 3833
Pints of beer consumed: 9,144 (1,143 gallons)
LocAle beers of the festival 2025
| Category | Brewery | Beer | ABV | Description |
| Gold | Five Towns | Shadow of a Giant | 8% | Chocolate Stout |
| Silver | Yorkshire Heart | Krush | 4.6% | US single-hopped juicy IPA |
| Bronze | Harrogate | Nidd Mild | 3.7% | A dark, malty ale with hints of roasted coffee, tobacco and liquorice |