Edinburgh's largest craft beer festival returns for its third year with a daytime and evening session of UK and international craft beers and food vendors.
The Big Swally returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 24 October, marking its third year as Edinburgh's largest craft beer festival. It's put on by The Caledonian Craft Beer Merchant and Vault City Brewing, two names that'll be familiar if you've spent any time in the city's craft beer scene.
The day is split into two halves: a daytime session and an evening session. The bar is stocked with a line-up of UK and international breweries, so you'll find a good mix of local names and stuff brought in from further afield. There's also a selection of food vendors on site to keep you going between pints, which is handy if you're planning to stay across both halves.
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Doors open at 11:45. The day session runs from midday until 4.30pm, and the evening session takes over from 5.30pm until 10pm, with a curfew at 11pm. Tickets are £17.50 plus booking fee, and they're non-refundable unless the festival is postponed or cancelled. VIP packages are also available if you're after a bit more. The Corn Exchange is at 11 New Market Road, Edinburgh West EH14 1RJ.
Date
Saturday, 24 October 2026
11:45
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+18 years
