East Anglia Beer Festivals 2026

Discover East Anglia's distinctive beer festivals from Cambridge's historic colleges to Norfolk's coastal towns and Suffolk's brewing heartlands. Rural market town celebrations meet innovative craft gatherings across a region honouring agricultural heritage and artisan excellence.

Festivals
7
Breweries
103
Cities
3

East Anglia's historic beer festival legacy

East Anglia runs some of Britain's longest-standing and best-loved beer festivals. It is a region where cask is king, where a proper pint is part of the local fabric, and where the festival calendar leans on real ale, cider and perry as much as modern craft.

The big draws come round each year like clockwork. Cambridge fills a green with hundreds of cask ales every summer, Peterborough stages one of the country's largest beer festivals on its showground, and Norwich celebrates a deep brewing tradition through the colder months. Expect long bars of hand-pulled bitter, mild and stout, a serious cider and perry selection, and the unhurried, friendly mood the region is known for.

The scene spreads well beyond the cities. Cambridge, Norwich and Peterborough anchor the calendar, but village halls, heritage railways and market towns across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire run their own much-loved events. Many are volunteer-run and raise money for local causes, which gives them a community feel you do not always find elsewhere.

What you can expect is honest beer, sensibly priced, in characterful surroundings. If you want to dig into the names behind the bar, our East Anglia breweries guide covers the brewers you will meet at these festivals. Browse the upcoming events below to plan your visit.

Traditional Norwich marketplace near venues hosting East Anglia beer festivals
Cambridge riverside scene with punts near historic university beer festival venues
Cathedral Square waterway in Peterborough, gateway to East Anglia festivals
Southwold seaside pier, home to Adnams brewery and coastal beer festivals

Upcoming Beer Festivals in East Anglia

PROST! Norwich festival details

PROST! Norwich

Fri 16 - Sat 17 October 2026

Earlham Park, Norwich

Get ready to raise your stein and soak up the Oktoberfest vibes with great beers and good times! 🍻 THE BIGGEST OKTOBERFEST IN EAST ANGLIA HAS ARRIVED. 🍻 6,600 Capacity. Massive Steins. Next-Level Street Food. On the 16th and 17th of October in we are transforming Norwich into the ultimate Bavarian beer hall experience. Forget the cheesy, watered-down pub events - PROST! Norwich is a massive, high-production festival bringing stadium-level energy, incredible food, and unbelievable live music straight to the city. East Anglia... let’s come alive. 🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT Massive Live Oompah Bands: This isn't background music. Expect high-energy brass, stomp-clap festival anthems, and modern dance production that will have the entire tent shaking. World-Class Bavarian Street-Food: We’ve partnered with the best of the best when it comes to Oktoberfest Street Food, with support for your local favourites too! Thousands of Steins: Ice-cold, authentic Bavarian beer flowing non-stop from our massive festival bars. The Classic Beer Benches: Gather your mates, grab a table, and get ready to stand on the benches when the brass drops. ⚠️ WARNING: THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT. Tickets are strictly limited per session. Do not be the only flat or office without a bench. Grab your steins. Secure your tickets. Let's go!

Sutton Sausage and Cider Festival festival details

Sutton Sausage and Cider Festival

Fri 16 - Sat 17 October 2026

St Andrews Church, Ely

Held in the 14th-century St. Andrews Church, Sutton Beer Festival started in 2008 with multiple beer festivals across various seasons with a variety of beers, ciders and food.

Norwich Beer Festival festival details

Norwich Beer Festival

Mon 26 - Sat 31 October 2026

The Halls, Norwich

Norwich Beer Festival features over 300 cask-conditioned real ales from Britain's independent brewers, along with draught and bottled beers from around the world, and a large range of traditional ciders and perries, with over 60 varieties, mostly from East Anglia. We will also have a selection of beers from the wood and as many Gluten Free and Vegan beers as we can lay our hands on. There will be food available in Blackfriars' Hall at all sessions.

14th Autumn Beccles Beer Festival festival details

14th Autumn Beccles Beer Festival

Fri 6 - Sun 8 November 2026

Beccles Public Hall and Theatre, Beccles

Local Real Ale, Cider & Craft Lager. Over 50 Real Ales, Ciders and Lagers. Live Music, Food, and Soft Drinks for the Drivers

The Portland Winter Beer Festival festival details

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The Portland Winter Beer Festival

Fri 27 November - Fri 4 December 2026

129 Chesterton Road, Cambridge

Join us for our legendary Winter Beer Festival with a large range of light to dark ales, crafty cans and ciders. 40+ cask ales, craft beers & real ciders Great food from Gorilla & Lamb Live music throughout the week Games, drinks promos and fun, all helping to raise money for our nominated charity DIABETES UK

Cambridge Beer Festival 2027 festival details

Cambridge Beer Festival 2027

Mon 24 - Sat 29 May 2027

Jesus Green, Cambridge

180+ real ales, 80+ ciders and perries, international beer, mead, wine, and cheese.

Fly High Festival festival details

Fly High Festival

Fri 6 - Sun 8 August 2027

Seething Airfield, Norwich

Join us at Seething Airfield for a full weekend of live music, food, craft beer, and that unmistakable Fly High vibe! Fly High Festival is a family-friendly celebration of music, food, and craft beers. Each year, we bring together a stellar lineup of live musicians, an extensive selection of craft beers and ales, tasty street food, and family entertainment for all ages. As the festival grows year on year, we continue to offer an even bigger and better experience with every event. In addition to a fantastic weekend of entertainment, we offer convenient camping options and fly-ins for aviation enthusiasts, making Fly High Festival the perfect destination for a unique and unforgettable gathering. Don’t miss out on the fun, join us and be part of the action at Fly High Festival!

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