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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Explore London's World-Class Beer Festival Scene

The capital's festival calendar runs year-round, from intimate neighbourhood celebrations to major national events, reflecting London's position as Europe's leading craft beer city. With hundreds of breweries, world-class beer venues, and a concentration of brewing talent unmatched anywhere in Britain, London's festivals deliver experiences from the Great British Beer Festival's national showcase to hyper-local taproom events in Bermondsey and Hackney.

Brew//LDN defines British beer celebration, transforming London's South Bank each April into the country's premier craft beer destination featuring a selection of the capital's finest craft breweries including Lost in Town and Brew by Numbers alongside innovative beers from around the UK and beyond. London Craft Beer Festival brings 800 beers from over 100 breweries, including to Magazine London in Greenwich.

London's brewery density creates festival opportunities unavailable elsewhere. The Bermondsey Beer Mile hosts regular tap takeovers and collaborative festivals featuring Kernel, Southwark, and Anspach & Hobday. East London's Hackney Wick and Walthamstow brewing clusters offer their own festival circuits, whilst North London celebrations highlight Camden Town Brewery and Jiddler's Tipple. Central London venues from The Rake to Mother Kelly's curate festivals showcasing rare and exclusive beers, whilst seasonal events in parks and historic venues make use of London's iconic locations.

What makes London's beer festival scene exceptional is its global perspective combined with fierce local pride. You'll find festivals celebrating London brewing heritage alongside events introducing international styles and guest breweries from around the world. Whether attending a major festival at Tobacco Dock, discovering a neighbourhood celebration in Peckham, or exploring a brewery open day in Tottenham, you'll experience the energy, diversity, and innovation that make London one of the world's great beer cities.

Featured Beer Festivals in London

City Beerfest 2026 festival details

Featured Festival

City Beerfest 2026

Thu 2 July 2026

Guildhall Yard, London

One of London's most characterful summer beer events returns to the historic surroundings of Guildhall Yard on Thursday 2 July 2026. City Beerfest brings together more than 55 beers from 13 brewers across the UK, Europe and Canada, served alongside street food, live music and games. The line-up spans cask, keg and international styles, with non-alcoholic, low-alcohol and gluten-free options too — so there's plenty to enjoy whatever you drink. It's also a festival with a purpose. Organised by the City of London Corporation in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Brewers, City Beerfest has raised over £175,000 for charity since 2013, with proceeds supporting The Lord Mayor's Appeal. The participating brewers donate their beer to help make that possible. Sessions run from 12:30 to 21:00. Tickets are £20, with Early Bird and Advance discounts available when booking online.

Upcoming Beer Festivals in London

Star & Garter Beer Festival festival details

Star & Garter Beer Festival

Thu 18 - Fri 19 June 2026

Star and Garter Pub, Bromley

More than 60 Beers, Ciders and Meads to try! Performers and talks, charity tombola, and bottle shop.

Perseverance Summer Beer Festival festival details

Perseverance Summer Beer Festival

Fri 19 - Sun 21 June 2026

2 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames

A Summer beer festival at the "Pub on the High Street". Timed to coincide with the Wraysbury village fair. Usually around 10 carefully selected real ales at a time.

The Hope Beer Festival festival details

Free entry

The Hope Beer Festival

Thu 25 - Fri 26 June 2026

48 West Street, Carshalton

The Hope Beer Festival in Carshalton is a highly regarded, monthly real-ale event hosted by The Hope, a community-owned CAMRA Greater London Pub of the Year. The festivals feature a vast rotating lineup of cask and keg beers, craft ales, and ciders, which are all served in thirds, halves, and full pints.

Hopstock Beer & Music Festival festival details

Hopstock Beer & Music Festival

Sat 27 June 2026

Royston Field, London

Last year was huge, so we're returning for Hopstock Beer and Music Festival 2026! To celebrate an incredible 10 years of Southey Brewing Co, we're hosting a Party for Penge - a one day festival bringing together our community to celebrate independent beer, live music and local businesses in a joyful festival that puts Penge front and centre. Don’t miss the one everyone will be talking about.

St Albans Sausage & Cider Festival festival details

St Albans Sausage & Cider Festival

Sat 27 June 2026

Oaklands College, St Albans

The only UK Touring Sausage and Cider Festival, visiting over 30 different locations around the UK, with more to come in 2026. Why not join us for a memorable experience, indulge in a variety of sausage and cider flavours from around the world, whilst grooving away to live music and DJs or brave it in one of our eating competitions or just stitch up a friend!

City Beerfest 2026 festival details

Featured Festival

City Beerfest 2026

Thu 2 July 2026

Guildhall Yard, London

One of London's most characterful summer beer events returns to the historic surroundings of Guildhall Yard on Thursday 2 July 2026. City Beerfest brings together more than 55 beers from 13 brewers across the UK, Europe and Canada, served alongside street food, live music and games. The line-up spans cask, keg and international styles, with non-alcoholic, low-alcohol and gluten-free options too — so there's plenty to enjoy whatever you drink. It's also a festival with a purpose. Organised by the City of London Corporation in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Brewers, City Beerfest has raised over £175,000 for charity since 2013, with proceeds supporting The Lord Mayor's Appeal. The participating brewers donate their beer to help make that possible. Sessions run from 12:30 to 21:00. Tickets are £20, with Early Bird and Advance discounts available when booking online.

Ealing Beer Festival 2026 festival details

Ealing Beer Festival 2026

Wed 8 - Sat 11 July 2026

Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, London

London's largest outdoor beer festival, held in the Grade II Walpole Park in Ealing. Featuring over 350 cask ales, ciders, perries, craft keg, wines and world beers. Admission tickets are available on the door, however advance tickets are available online, offering the benefit of guaranteed entry in a pre-paid entry lane at no extra charge.

Cuddington Beer Festival festival details

Cuddington Beer Festival

Fri 10 - Sat 11 July 2026

2nd Cuddington, Worcester Park

A lively, community-centric celebration of real ales, ciders, and local spirit. Organised by the 2nd Cuddington Scout Group as a fundraiser for Scouting activities. It’s become a staple summer event in the local calendar, mixing great drinks with music, food, and community buzz.

London Craft Beer Festival 2026 festival details

London Craft Beer Festival 2026

Fri 17 - Sat 18 July 2026

Southwark Park, London

The London Craft Beer Festival is one of the UK’s biggest and most inclusive craft beer events. It brings together 100+ breweries and over 800 beers from the UK and around the world for attendees to sample with an all-inclusive ticket that covers unlimited beer tastings during your session and a souvenir tasting glass to take home. Alongside the beer, there’s a lively festival atmosphere with street food from top vendors, live music and DJs, and opportunities to meet brewers and discover new styles and flavours. It’s popular with both dedicated craft beer lovers and casual visitors looking for a fun social weekend celebration of beer culture.

The Hope Beer Fest festival details

Free entry

The Hope Beer Fest

Thu 30 - Fri 31 July 2026

The Hope, Carshalton

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

The Hope Sour Beer Showcase festival details

Free entry

The Hope Sour Beer Showcase

Thu 27 - Fri 28 August 2026

The Hope, Carshalton

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

Wimbledon Beer Festival festival details

Wimbledon Beer Festival

Fri 4 - Sun 6 September 2026

Unit 8, College Fields, Wimbledon

EARLY BIRD Book tickets now for the September Beer Festival. That's entry, your very own Festival glass to take home, first beer token and printed programme with information about the beers. PLUS AN EXTRA EARLY BIRD BEER TOKEN PER TOKEN: 1 x 1/2 pint of core beer; 1x 1/3 of specialist (£££) CAMRA MEMBERS EXTRA BEER TOKEN WHEN PRODUCING MEMBERSHIP CARD TICKETS ARE NOT SENT OUT TO YOU. PLEASE BRING YOUR PURCHASE CONFIRMATION WITH YOU FOR ENTRY. ENTRY FROM MIDDAY.

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