Whitelock’s Ale House has announced the return of its annual beer festival, which will celebrate the Leeds independent brewing scene by sourcing its entire lineup exclusively from local producers.
The four-day event will run from Thursday, 18th June to Sunday, 21st June 2026 and will take place across both Whitelock’s and its sister venue, The Turk’s Head. As the oldest pub in Leeds, Whitelock’s has spent more than 300 years anchoring the city’s drinking culture. This year’s festival is designed to showcase the strength and variety of the modern, grassroots brewing scene right on its doorstep.
While the full tap list is being finalised, organisers have confirmed the festival will feature heavyweights and independent favourites including Northern Monk, Kirkstall Brewery, Anthology, and Amity Brew Co. Admission to the festival across the weekend is completely free, and further brewery announcements will be dropped on the venue’s Instagram page in the run-up to the event.
General Manager Beth said:
“Beer has always been at the heart of Whitelock’s, so this felt like the right year to celebrate both the breweries on our doorstep and the city we’ve called home for more than 300 years. Leeds has a brilliantly strong independent beer scene right now, and we’re looking forward to showcasing some of the best breweries the city has to offer across the weekend.”
