Leicester's free beer festival Brew Beat to return this summer

A free craft beer and cocktail festival is returning to Leicester this summer. Organisers say the vibrant event will showcase the city at its best and bring in thousands of visitors.

The Brew Beat festival will return over three days at Leicester’s Jubilee Square next month in a celebration of craft beer, cocktails, live music and more. The family friendly event, which is running for the fourth time, attracted more than 7,000 people last year, with organisers hoping to bring in even more this time round.

The free-to-attend event will have its drinks supplied by this year’s partner, The Real Ale Classroom, who are set to bring a wide range of craft beers, cocktails, gins, alcoholic slushies, mocktails and soft drinks to the event. Ian Martin, co-owner of The Real Ale Classroom, said: “The range and quality of craft beer available has exploded in recent years and we are really looking forward to showcasing a diverse selection of beer styles from some of the finest craft brewers in Britain. I believe there is a beer to suit all tastes and a beer festival is wonderful way to try new beers and give your tastebuds a treat.”

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Brew Beat is funded by BID Leicester and has support from sponsors including De Montfort University, PPL PRS and Octopus Energy. It is also a partnership effort with three Leicester businesses as Arch Creative and HQ Recording have worked alongside the Real Ale Classroom to bring the event to life this year.

The festival is not just about booze either as it will be a musical showcase of all genres. The acts, which are yet to be confirmed, will feature both Leicestershire artists and others from further afield to bring a great backing track to the event.

Simon Jenner, BID Leicester Director said: “This year will see a huge range of musical talent, craft beers and tasty food from Leicester and far beyond, with something for everyone to enjoy.

“The festival will be a vibrant showcase of what Leicester has to offer, helping to drive footfall into the city centre. We expect this year to see the summer out in true Brew Beat style, which is always a lot of fun.”

Brew Beat will take place at Leicester’s Jubilee Square from Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 1, with music running until 10pm on Friday and Saturday and 7pm on Sunday. The festival will operate on an one-in, one-out policy once capacity is reached.

Full details on vendors and entertainment will be announced in due course. More information can be found on the Brew Beat website.

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