Fresh off a sold-out debut, Neepsend Craft Beer Festival is back for its second round this February – and yes, it’s pouring straight into Peddler Warehouse once again.
Taking place Friday 27 and Saturday 28 February, NCBF 2026 promises two days of rare pours, first tastes and boundary-pushing brews from some of the UK’s most exciting craft breweries. Expect more than 100 beers across the site, with breweries pouring directly for punters – a proper chance to meet the makers, chat about hops and fermentation and maybe even learn what on earth a Brettanomyces is.
Backing the event this year is Triple Point, who’ll be taking over the main bar with their crowd-pleasing brews and a few new hop-forward numbers they’ve been quietly working on. It’s a fitting partnership – the brewery’s just a stone’s throw from the festival site, and their dedication to clean, fresh beers has won plenty of fans across the city and beyond.
The brewery line-up is once again a who’s who of craft excellence. You’ve got big hitters like Vault City, Wylam, Elusive and Pomona Island lining up next to newer names like Lost Cause and Trig. Local hero Duality returns after bagging the inaugural People’s Cask Award in 2025 – and word is, they’re bringing something extra special this year.
Also returning is one of last year’s surprise hits: Hillsborough’s beloved bottle shop and micropub Pangolin. This time they’re teaming up with Wilderness (Wales) and Balance (Manchester) to bring a wild beer and mixed fermentation showcase that leans into foraged ingredients, barrel ageing and farmhouse funk.
There’ll be a full local cask line-up too, with all cask beers in the running for 2026’s People’s Choice Award – judged by festival-goers, not panels. Everyone gets a voting card and a free third to get things rolling.
Not into beer? You’ll still be well looked after. Peddler’s Trailer Bar will be serving a cider-led takeover, with plenty of GnTs for the gin-inclined, plus alcohol-free options from Athletic Brewing Co (US) and Heaps Normal (Australia) if you’re laying off the booze but still want to get involved.
As always with a Peddler event, food and music are part of the package. Expect banging street food, a quality DJ line-up and a warm, warehouse party vibe where everyone can let their hair down. Every ticket includes a limited-edition festival glass, programme and a welcome drink token.
Ben Smith, co-founder of both Peddler and NCBF, said of he upcoming event:
“Here’s the deal. Everyone’s bringing their best beer for you to drink, and we can’t wait to open the doors again. Last year had an unbeatable atmosphere – you’ve got direct pours from brewers, a buzzing crowd and loads of people discovering new favourites. It’s everything we love about beer in one place.”
His co-founder Jordan Roberts adds:
“Bring your kids, bring your dogs – just come down and have a good time. Good company, good beer. That’s all you need.”
You heard the man. Don’t hang about – last year sold out, and this one’s shaping up to be even bigger.
Tickets on sale now via Skiddle. Follow @neepsendcraftbeerfest for updates.
