Northallerton Craft Beer Festival – Northallerton, England 2026
Overview
The Northallerton Craft Beer Festival is a lively one-day extravaganza that turns the historic market town of Northallerton into a haven for craft beer lovers and live music fans, featuring over 50 local and regional brews alongside high-energy ska, rock, and indie performances at the town’s vibrant town hall. Launched in 2023 by Bayonet Brewing as a community-focused event, it has quickly become a staple summer highlight, blending tastings, talks, and tunes to foster local pride and support for Yorkshire brewers amid Northallerton’s medieval high street and rolling countryside charm.
Affordable entry and a family-friendly vibe with non-alcoholic options make it inclusive, with music as the pulsing heart— from acoustic sets to full band tributes—while charity donations from proceeds aid town initiatives. Backed by local sponsors, it’s more than a beer fest; it’s a harmonious blend of hoppy innovation and rhythmic revelry that leaves attendees with a buzz from brews, beats, and newfound favorites.
Event Highlights
- Main activities or performances: Live music lineup with ska bands like The Valkyrians and indie rock tributes at the main stage; DJ sets spinning vinyl classics in the beer hall; brewer talks paired with acoustic folk sessions for an interactive musical twist.
- Special traditions or features: Annual “Brew & Beat” parade on the high street with brass bands and brewery carts, kicking off since 2023; community tastings with live ukelele anthems, emphasizing its roots in Yorkshire’s pub culture and non-profit ethos.
- Unique attractions for visitors: Craft beer pairings with local food stalls synced to music sets; family zones with kids’ mocktail mixology and rhythm workshops; pop-up art stalls featuring beer-inspired murals and vinyl records for a multi-sensory town takeover.
About This Event
- Focuses on craft beer tastings and live ska/indie music to create a non-competitive, community-centric space that highlights regional brewers and performers.
- Organized by Bayonet Brewing in partnership with Northallerton Town Council, prioritizing accessibility with free child entry and charity ties.
- Incorporates sustainable practices like reusable glasses and low-waste stalls, aligning with North Yorkshire’s green dales for an eco-aware, hoppy harmony.
Why Attend
Pouring into the Northallerton Craft Beer Festival is a frothy fusion of flavor and foot-stomping fun, where £10 entry unlocks 50+ brews and ska rhythms on the town hall stage, making it a pint-sized paradise for families sampling mocktails to beats or mates toasting tributes without the big-fest bill. The day’s seamless sip-and-set flow crafts those “cheers to that” moments, effortlessly blending hoppy discoveries with high-street harmonies.
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More than malty merriment, it’s a toast to local legacy, channeling music’s energy into community cheers while spotlighting Yorkshire’s brewing soul. Solo sippers uncover rare ales with acoustic gems, groups groove to collective choruses, and kids ignite rhythms through workshops—emerging dales-dusted, delightfully dazed, and already toasting for next year’s tuneful tipple.
Date & Duration
 Fri 7 Aug 2026 6:00 PM – Sat 8 Aug 2026 5:00 PM
Venue / Location
- City: Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England; a town-center event with high street access for easy wandering.
- Main venues: Northallerton Town Hall (main music stage and beer hall), high street stalls (tastings and pop-ups), Friarage Gardens (family zones and talks).
- Main event Google location address: Ncbf@bayonetbrewing.co.uk, but venue: Northallerton Town Hall, High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8EE, UK
Ticket Information
- How tickets are sold: Online via buytickets.at/ncbf or at Bayonet Brewing taproom; on-site at gate for walk-ups; family bundles available.
- Whether admission is free or paid: Paid for most, with under-5s free to encourage families.
- Ticket pricing in USD only: Adults $13 USD; under-16s $3.90 USD; family (2 adults + up to 3 children 5-15) $32.50 USD.
- Any special seating or VIP options: VIP passes with reserved stage viewing and brewer meet ($26 USD); accessible priority via email.
- Minimum ticket price: $0 USD (under-5s); maximum: $26 USD (VIP adult).
- Tickets include tasting token; non-refundable but transferable; buy early for discounts.
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Contact Information
- Email: Ncbf@bayonetbrewing.co.uk (general inquiries); enquiries@bayonetbrewing.co.uk (tickets).
- Phone: Not specified; contact via email for festival office.
- Website: https://buytickets.at/ncbf; https://bayonetbrewing.co.uk (brewing site).
- Social Media: @northallertoncraftbeerfestival (Instagram and Facebook); @NCBFest (X/Twitter).
- Key Staff: Not specified; festival team via email.
- Press/Volunteers: Email press@bayonetbrewing.co.uk (media); volunteer sign-ups via email (open spring).
- Note: Response time ~24–48 hours. English support available; updates on socials.
Getting There
- Nearest airports: Teesside International Airport (MME), 25 miles/40-min drive via A1(M); Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 40 miles/1 hour.
- Public transport: Northern Trains to Northallerton station (from London Kings Cross, 2.5 hours); 5-min walk to town hall.
- Parking: Free at Friarage Gardens lots; town center pay-and-display ($1.95–$3.90 USD/hour); carpool encouraged.
- Other access: Yorkshire cycle paths; rideshares like Uber from stations; pedestrian-friendly high street with ramps.
Accommodation Options
- Budget stays: Camping at nearby Catterick Garrison sites ($26–$39 USD/night); B&Bs like The Golden Lion ($52 USD/night shared).
- Mid-range hotels: The Oak Barn Inn, central ($65–$91 USD/night, views); Premier Inn Northallerton ($78 USD/night with parking).
- Luxury options: The Cleveland Tontine ($117–$143 USD/night, spa); Blackwell Grange Hotel ($130 USD/night, countryside elegance).
- Other: Airbnbs in market town cottages ($52–$104 USD/night); book via Booking.com for July; pet-friendly at most B&Bs.
Reviews
- Ska sets at the hall had the town hopping, brews were spot-on—family-friendly buzz with dales charm; Northallerton’s hoppy hit.
- Indie tributes and tastings blended perfectly, kids loved the stalls—affordable and authentic—cheers to more.
- From noon acoustics to evening brass, energy electric—local gem that pairs pies with punky beats.
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FAQ's
What makes Northallerton Craft Beer Festival unique for music and beer fans?
This festival captivates with its one-day town takeover since 2023, fusing 50+ Yorkshire brews with ska and indie tributes at the historic town hall, creating a hoppy harmony rarer than a rare ale. $13 entry unlocks tastings and tunes without festival frenzy, while volunteer brewing spirit keeps it grassroots and generous. The July jam blends mod beats with market-town charm, eco-reusables nod to dales green, and feedback-driven expansions amp the joy. It's intimate immersion—rhythms hug high streets, drawing devotees for the evolving lineup that turns Northallerton into a tuneful taproom. Families love the under-5 freebies, repeaters the local lore under every offbeat.
Is the festival family-friendly, and what music activities for kids?
Absolutely, with under-5s free and family tickets at $32.50 USD for up to five, plus gentle acoustic sets at the hall that let tots groove safely without volume overload. Parents rave about the high street's safe play for easy wandering, short tributes for short spans, and volunteer-monitored zones blending music with mocktail mixology. Rhythm workshops invite kid skankers, while stalls double as craft play. Flat streets ease buggies, and feedback highlights the joyful, low-stress chaos that bonds generations under dales skies. It's a soft ska gateway, nurturing mini-rudies in a summery, sunlit sanctuary.
How can I get involved as a volunteer or performer?
Volunteering's a sip away—email Ncbf@bayonetbrewing.co.uk for roles like bar crew or stall aid, with spring training and perks like free entry and brewer chats. No hop head needed; enthusiasm suffices—alums rave about forged fellowships and festival fun. Performers submit demos via email by May for stage slots; priority for ska/indie fits. Sponsors snag promo packages boosting town ties. It's hands-on harmony, tuning the fest from the tap. Follow Instagram for calls, as crews fill like a cider queue—join to jazz the joy.
What accessibility features support attendees?
Hop for all: Town Hall ramps and ground-level viewing for sets, with free companion entry via email and volunteer escorts for navigation. Quiet garden nooks ease sensory swells, large-print maps at gates, and BSL for announcements (advance). High street paths mostly flat with staff escorts, feedback praises seamless strolls for aids. Pre-contact for tweaks like reserved family spots or priority tastings—ensuring every riff rolls inclusively in welcoming waves.
July weather in Northallerton and packing tips for the day?
Yorkshire summers mild at 59–70°F with shower spells—layer light fleeces over tees, pack ponchos and sun hats for dales moods. Comfy wellies tread cobbles post-rain; reusables for eco stalls, app for set swaps amid the stalls. Families: blankets for garden lounges, insect repellant for dusk. Snag early buses to beat the buzz, post-set high street teas. Casual festival flair fits—hats optional—and embrace the breeze; the music mutes any mist into magic.
