The Harbury Beer & Cider Festival has taken place since 1991, with just three missed years, on the Friday and Saturday following the August Bank Holiday Monday in Harbury Village Hall. Every year the festival has a different theme.
DATES
The 2026 Harbury Beer & Cider Festival will be our 33rd festival and promises to be a very special occasion so please reserve 4 & 5 September 2026 in your diary. THE ADVANCE TICKET STORE IS NOW OPEN.
OPENING TIMES
Friday 4 September 2026: 11:00 – 23:00
Saturday 5 September 2026: 11:00 – 23:00
THEME
We will have around 30 different beers, mostly from Leicestershire, with a few from some of our best local breweries. For lovers of apples and pears there will also be a selection of around 15 ciders and perries for you to enjoy.
The beer and cider lists will be published the bottom of this page is due course and on Real Ale Finder.
COST
Important note for CAMRA members: from 2026 free entry is available to all CAMRA-run festivals for CAMRA members. Please be aware that at Harbury this benefit is only available if you purchase an advance ticket. On the door tickets will incur a small £2 entry charge for CAMRA members. Full details of this benefit are here (CAMRA login required to view).
Festival entry on the door costs £20 for single-day entry or £35 for two-day entry (see below for savings you can make by buying advance tickets). For this you get:
- £11 (£11 each day if you buy a two-day ticket) of beer/cider tokens, or £14 (£14 each day if you buy a two-day ticket) for CAMRA members on production of a membership card. Unused tokens are refundable or can be donated to charity. Additional tokens are available to buy on the door.
- a choice of a commemorative festival glass (while stocks last) or a glass of your choice from a previous festival. The glass is yours to take home. Additional glasses can be purchased for £5. If you buy a weekend ticket you must bring your glass back with you on the Saturday.
- a festival programme with detailed tasting notes of all the beers and ciders.
- a display from the Hereburgh Morris Dancers on the Saturday afternoon.
Card payments are preferred but you can also pay by cash.
ADVANCE TICKETS
Tickets are always available on the door, but we strongly recommend that you buy advance tickets. Advantages are:
- free entry for CAMRA members (CAMRA members pay a small entry charge on the door).
- tickets are £18 for single-day entry or £33 for a two-day entry, a £2 saving compared to buying on the door.
- a guaranteed commemorative festival glass (if you choose a Souvenir Glass ticket option) – these are only available while stocks last to on the door entrants.
There is a limited number of advance tickets and the store closes one hour before the doors open, or earlier if sold out, so you are advised to book early. Please click or scan the QR Code to go to the ticket store.
OTHER INFORMATION
- we offer free entry and two free soft drinks to designated drivers.
- we operate a Challenge 21 policy, so please ensure you bring ID if necessary.
- children are welcome in the hall before 19:00 and the area outside the festival at any time, but are not allowed in the bar area.
- you are welcome to bring games to keep children entertained and there is a large field and playground behind the hall.
- there is a food and soft drinks outlet in the hall which is operated by a third party which takes cards and cash.
- travel information plus details of the local campsite and B&Bs are here.
VOLUNTEERING
We need volunteers to help set up, run and take down the festival. If you are able to help please click here to go to our volunteer area. There are a number of perks if you opt to volunteer.
SPONSORSHIP
We always need sponsors to help with the festival costs. Packages to sponsor Beers/Ciders, Glasses, Programmes, Entry Cards etc. are available. Click here for more details.
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