Leeds International four-day craft beer festival kicks off today and runs through this Sunday, 8 September.

Besides promoting craft beers from the UK and overseas, there will be food markets, live acts and DJs across three stages.

Beer will be available from more than 30 different UK breweries, including Kirkstall Brewery, The Kernel, Anthology, Fierce Beer, Brew York, The North Brewing Co, Tiny Rebel, Little Earth Project and Black Lodge Brewery. Overseas breweries include ParrotDog, Yeastie Boys, 8 Wired Brewing Co, Amundsen and White Hag.

There is also a family day from noon to 5pm on the Sunday. There will be singing and signing music workshops for children with Made With Music, soft play for babies and younger children, toys and colouring with Hops and Tots, and colouring for older children including black and white prints of Drew Millward’s artwork.

Tickets are £10 for the Thursday 5pm to 11pm session and the noon to 5pm Friday session. Tickets are available at £12.50 for 6pm to 11pm on Friday, and noon to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm on Saturday. The Sunday family session costs £5 for adults and free for under 18s. Each ticket holder will get a commemorative glass and programme.

Weather should be pretty typical for this time of year with a chance of showers and sunny spells.

Visit www.leedsbeer.com for more information or to book.