Behind Bars Craft Beer Festival

15th May 2026 - 17th May 2026

Icon Marker Large Lancaster

A boutique celebration of some of the finest local and national Independent Craft Brewers, in the historic and atmospheric heart of Lancaster Castle.

Private access to A wing of HMP Lancaster Castle.

The UK's first and only Craft Beer Festival....in a Prison...in a Castle...Owned by the King!

Featuring 18 independent craft breweries, 40+ beers, Meet the Brewers, Live Music and food from Wrap Ninjas

Friday 15 May 2026 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 16 May 2026 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 16 May 2026 6pm - 10pm

Important Information

Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable to other people.

This is a cashless event cards and contactless only .

No smoking or vaping allowed anywhere in the Castle grounds.

Last orders will be 20 minutes before we close for each session.

Tickets to be shown on smart phone or printed off.

On the evening sessions the Castle is closed to the public so you will have to show them at the main gate and then the entrance to A-wing.

Beerbars 1745487227

Show Times

  • 15th May 2026
  • 16th May 2026
  • 17th May 2026

Cost

  • Friday Session 6pm-10pm £20.00
  • Saturday Session Entry Tickets | 6pm £20.00
  • Private Cell Saturday | 5:45pm Entry £195.00

Address

  • Lancaster Castle, Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YN

Stay in touch