London Beer Festivals 2026

Navigate the capital's exceptional beer scene from historic riverside pubs to cutting-edge East London breweries. London's festivals blend international influences with British tradition, offering the UK's most diverse craft beer experiences.

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London's world-class beer festival scene

London's festival calendar runs all year, from neighbourhood taproom parties to major national showcases. No other city in Britain puts on as many beer events, or as many different kinds, so whatever weekend you land on there is usually something worth going to.

The big set-piece festivals bring hundreds of beers from across the UK and beyond to venues along the river and out in the East End. Around them, the city's brewery districts run their own events: the Bermondsey Beer Mile hosts regular tap takeovers, and the brewing clusters of Hackney, Tottenham and Walthamstow stage their own crawls and open days.

The range is the point. In a single weekend you can move from a rare bottle list curated in a Central London bar to a hazy, hop-forward pour straight from the tank in an arch. Expect international styles alongside London brewing heritage, plenty of food, and a crowd as mixed as the city.

It is a lot to take in, so it pays to plan. Our London breweries guide covers the names behind the beer, and the festivals below show what is coming up across the capital.

Upcoming Beer Festivals in London

Oktoberfest at Engel Bar festival details

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Oktoberfest at Engel Bar

Thu 17 September - Sat 3 October 2026

Engel Bar, London

Oktoberfest is coming to Engel! We’re partnering with premium beer brand NOAM for over two weeks of German-inspired food, premium beer and plenty of Bavarian spirit. The festivities kick off on Thursday 17th September, 6pm–9pm, with The London Oompah Band. Donning their Lederhosen, this high-energy brass band brings together classic Bavarian tunes and Oompah-style pop covers.  Throughout Oktoberfest (17th September - 3rd October), tuck into our German pork, beef or vegan Hot Dogs, including Der Klassiker with caramelised onions and German mustard, Der Amerikaner loaded with cheese, bacon, gherkins and jalapeños, or Der Berliner with sauerkraut, curry ketchup and crispy shallots. Better still, enjoy any Hot Dog from our famous Hot Dog Trolley plus a pint of NOAM for £20, all day. Our limited-edition menu also features Chicken Schnitzel with a fresh autumn salad, warm Pretzels, and Maldon Oysters with mignonette and lemon, all paired with NOAM. And the music doesn’t stop there. Join us every Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm onwards for live music at Engel Bar.

The Hope Beer Fest festival details

Free entry

The Hope Beer Fest

Thu 24 - Fri 25 September 2026

The Hope, Carshalton

Keg, cask and ciders. All available in thirds as well as pints and halves. Enjoy.

Beer & Sausage Festival festival details

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Beer & Sausage Festival

Sat 26 September 2026

Brentwood Brewery, Brentwood

Join us at Brentwood Brewery for our Beer & Sausage Festival on Saturday 26th September from noon until 5pm. There’ll be core and seasonal beers, live music and sausages by Burntwood BBQ. Plus it’s International Dress Like a Lumberjack Day – so if you fancy dressing up, you’ll be in good company as we’re up for that! That said, checked shirts and braces are optional. Entrance is FREE but if you’d like to book a table in advance, tickets cost £10 each and include 2 free pints.

London Oktoberfest festival details

London Oktoberfest

Thu 1 - Sat 3 October 2026

Finsbury Park Hornsey Gate, London

Oktoberfest is back in town, imagine every year since 2011 we had the greatest party together with all of you. This year its gonna be real special – get your tickets and be part of the fun…..

Titsey Brewing Co. Green Hop Beer Festival 2026 festival details

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Titsey Brewing Co. Green Hop Beer Festival 2026

Fri 2 - Sun 4 October 2026

Titsey Brewing Co., Westerham

Celebrate the return of fresh Green Hop beers at Titsey Brewing Co’s second annual Beer Festival, taking place 2nd to 4th October 2026 at our Brewery & Taproom, near Oxted, Surrey. Enjoy three days of unique small-batch brews, live music and festival-style food in the beautiful Surrey Hills countryside. Green Hop Beer Festival Highlights •Sample unique beers brewed with fresh green hops, available only once a year. •Explore guest beers from breweries all over the UK, including a special selection of Green Hop beers – probably the most in one place at the same time, ever? •For non-beer drinkers, our bar will serve wines, spirits, and soft drinks throughout the festival. ⸻ LIVE MUSIC & FESTIVAL FOOD •A fantastic line-up of live music for everyone to enjoy. Artists playing will be released soon. •Our chefs will be serving festival-style food directly from the Taproom kitchen, perfect for pairing with your drinks. ⸻ TICKET INFORMATION What’s Included: •Free Titsey Brewing beer glass and 1 x pint of cask beer from our festival bar. (only with Paid tickets on Friday & Saturday) •Cask Beers at the festival bar are £5 per pint.

Molesey Beer Festival 2026 festival details

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Molesey Beer Festival 2026

Fri 9 - Sun 11 October 2026

193 Welton Road, London

Join us for a great selection of some of the best local Beers, Ciders and Gins. Oktoberfest themed food will also be available. The Molesey Beer Festival is a volunteer-run community event raising funds for 1st Molesey Scout Group. Please note: - The Festival is cashless with tokens available to purchase at the door. - Smoking or vaping is not allowed on-site. - No Dogs are allowed at the festival.

Forest Tavern Beer Festival festival details

Forest Tavern Beer Festival

Fri 9 - Sun 11 October 2026

Forest Tavern, London

Join us as we celebrate all things beer with a line-up of fantastic pours, delicious food and events worth raising a glass to. We’re also proudly supporting Only a Pavement Away, a charity that helps those facing or experiencing homelessness find employment opportunities in hospitality. All weekend, we’ll be donating 10p from every festival pint sold! Whether you’re a huge cask ale fan, love finding a new favourite brewery, or just need an excuse to grab a pint – we’ve got something on the bar for every beer lover! Pair your pint with our festival food specials, soak up the atmosphere and make the most of everything we’ve got planned!

Royal Albert Beer Festival festival details

Royal Albert Beer Festival

Thu 15 - Sun 18 October 2026

Royal Albert, London

Join us as we celebrate all things beer with a line-up of fantastic pours, delicious food and events worth raising a glass to. We’re also proudly supporting Only a Pavement Away, a charity that helps those facing or experiencing homelessness find employment opportunities in hospitality. All weekend, we’ll be donating 10p from every festival pint sold! Whether you’re a huge cask ale fan, love finding a new favourite brewery, or just need an excuse to grab a pint – we’ve got something on the bar for every beer lover! Pair your pint with our festival food specials, soak up the atmosphere and make the most of everything we’ve got planned!

BREW//LDN Oktoberfest festival details

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BREW//LDN Oktoberfest

Fri 16 - Sat 17 October 2026

Riverside East (Stratford), London

BREW//LDN brings it’s massive craft beer festival with an Oktoberfest twist to Riverside East in Stratford, London, on 16th and 17th October 2026. The two-day celebration will feature up to 20 top beer and cider brands, a cocktail bar, a live band, Oktoberfest themed food and DJs to keep you entertained.

Redhill Beer Festival festival details

Free entry

Redhill Beer Festival

Thu 29 - Sat 31 October 2026

Merstham Village Hall, Redhill

Our showcase event and highlight of the branch's calendar, the festival runs for 3 days at the end of October in Merstham Village Hall. We aim to have over 65 real ales, ciders and perries on offer along with hot and cold food plus free soft drinks.