Dark Vs Light Beer Festival 2026

Date: 28 Oct 2026 - 1 Nov 2026

Contact details

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Furnace Inn
9 Duke Street
Derby
DE1 3BX

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01332 331563 Visit website

Description

The Dark vs Light Beer Festival returns to The Furnace Inn this Halloween, celebrating the best of both worlds with dedicated bars serving dark and light beers throughout a week of spooky seasonal fun.

Whether you're a fan of rich stouts and porters or prefer lighter ales, you'll find plenty to sample as the pub transforms into its Halloween best with ghoulish decorations, themed events and a fantastic atmosphere.

Festival Highlights

Dark vs Light Beer Festival Choose your side and explore a wide range of dark and light beers from dedicated festival bars.

Halloween Quiz Night - Wednesday Join Kevey! for a special Halloween-themed quiz packed with laughs, music, horror-inspired rounds and plenty of pub banter.

Drink & Draw - Thursday Get creative with Andy and help create a collaborative Halloween artwork that will be displayed in the pub.

Gather your friends, bring the dog and enjoy one of Derby's most spooktacular beer festivals this Halloween season.

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