North Bedfordshire

29th St Albans Beer & Cider Festival

Wednesday 23 – Saturday 26 September 2026

Annual beer and cider festival organised by South Herts CAMRA in St Albans city centre.

Open noon to 11pm each day. Admission £10 at the door, plus £10 beer and cider vouchers and £5 festival glass hire, both refundable. CAMRA members admitted free! Advance booking offers several money-saving admission packages. Advance tickets guarantee entry at busy times when there may be a queue at the door.

Explore an amazing choice of more than 300 cask ales, craft beers, international brews, ciders and perries, including many rare finds, limited editions brews, and even American casks shipped across the Atlantic exclusively for this event. Plus premium wines and spirits, non-alcoholic options and soft drinks available too.

As well as bars and seating over three floors, there is more space outside with a delicious selection of street food and snacks. Great live bands performing every day, as well as special talks, tasting sessions and fun games to enjoy..

The entertainment line-up is outstanding with live bands performing every day, plus special talks, tasting sessions and games to enjoy.

For more festival details or to buy advance tickets, visit St Albans BCF website, where beer and cider lists will be available shortly. You can also follow the festival on SABCF Facebook, SABCF Instagram or SABCF X.

Easy travel by Thameslink from Bedford, Flitwick and Luton, 15 min walk from St Albans City rail station.