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The Swindon Old Town Beer & Cider Festival - Centurion Edition

The Swindon Old Town Beer & Cider Festival - Centurion Edition

Christ Church, Cricklade Street, Swindon

Thursday 7 - Sunday 10 May

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 XIII Old Town Beer & Cider Festival – Centurion Edition  Dates: Thursday 7 – Sunday 10 May 2026 Location: Christ Church Swindon, Community Centre & GroundsThe much-loved Old Town Beer & Cider Festival is back for its 13th year, and 2026 is our biggest celebration yet – the Centurion Edition!Enjoy a choice of 100 drink across four fantastic days, alongside a packed programme of events (Please enjoy responsibly!): Comedy Night (Thursday 7 May)Kick off the festival with laughs from Esther Manito, as seen on Live at the Apollo, supported by local talent. Brews & Beats (Friday afternoon)A unique tasting experience with beer writer Pete Brown, pairing festival beers with music. Main Festival Sessions (Friday & Saturday)Explore the full Centurion Edition selection of beers & ciders. Live Music Saturday EveningHeadlined by crowd favourites What The Pluck, with more local bands. Family Music Bingo (Sunday)A fun new event for all ages to round off the weekend. Tickets on sale now! secure your spot!

🍻 XIII Old Town Beer & Cider Festival – Centurion Edition đźŤ»
đź“… Dates: Thursday 7 – Sunday 10 May 2026
đź“Ť Location: Christ Church Swindon, Community Centre & Grounds
The much-loved Old Town Beer & Cider Festival is back for its 13th year, and 2026 is our biggest celebration yet – the Centurion Edition!
Enjoy a choice of 100 drink across four fantastic days, alongside a packed programme of events (Please enjoy responsibly!):
🎤 Comedy Night (Thursday 7 May)
Kick off the festival with laughs from Esther Manito, as seen on Live at the Apollo, supported by local talent.
🎶 Brews & Beats (Friday afternoon)
A unique tasting experience with beer writer Pete Brown, pairing festival beers with music.
🍺 Main Festival Sessions (Friday & Saturday)
Explore the full Centurion Edition selection of beers & ciders.
🎸 Live Music Saturday Evening
Headlined by crowd favourites What The Pluck, with more local bands.
🎵 Family Music Bingo (Sunday)
A fun new event for all ages to round off the weekend.
🎟 Tickets on sale now! secure your spot!

Opening times

Thu 7 May 2026

Beer Festival Comedy Night (18:00 to 23:00)

Fri 8 May 2026

TASTING NOTES: The Art & Science of Pairing Beer & Music (13:30 to 16:30)

Main Beer Festival Friday Evening Session (18:00 to 23:00)

Sat 9 May 2026

Main Beer Festival Saturday Day Session (12:00 to 17:00)

Beer Festival Live Music Night (17:00 to 22:00)

Sun 10 May 2026

Beer Festival Finale Session - 100 Family Music Bingo (15:00 to 18:00)

Location

Christ Church, Cricklade Street
Swindon, SN1 3HB
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