JQ Beer Festival

Spanning 26 venues all within easy walking distance, the weekend invites you to explore some of the city’s best-loved pubs and bars.

From the 16th – 18th April, each bar offers their own specials,  from standout taps and tasty food to events worth planning your route around.
The beloved mascot returns as the JQ Beer Weekend makes its 2026 comeback from Thursday 16th – Saturday 18 April! Explore 26 pubs, bars & breweries across the Jewellery Quarter for three days of great drinks, food, live music & more.

Visit six participating venues, enjoy a drink and receive a sticker. Once you have collected six stickers, trade them in for an exclusive JQ Beer Weekend T-shirt, a badge of honour for those who truly embrace the weekend.

There’s also a little extra reward for the most enthusiastic explorers. Visit six participating venues, enjoy a drink and receive a sticker. Once you have collected six stickers, trade them in for an exclusive JQ Beer Weekend T-shirt; a badge of honour for those who truly embrace the weekend.