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37th Dorchester Beerex

Held Fri 6 - Sat 7 February 2026 Corn Exchange, Dorchester
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Fri 6 - Sat 7 February 2026
2 days · 4 sessions · Corn Exchange

About this festival

West Dorset CAMRA and Dorchester Casterbridge Rotary Club proudly present the 37th Dorchester Beerex.
Over the years, Dorchester Beerex has raised over £300,000 for local good causes. This year’s event takes place on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th February 2026. We will have 84 real ales, a large selection of ciders and perry, seating for 100 upstairs and 50 downstairs. There will be hot/cold food available at all sessions and live music during the Friday and Saturday evening sessions.
We are pleased to welcome back Cerne Abbas Brewery as the main sponsor for Dorchester Beerex.
Entry by ticket is £12 which includes your first pint, a pint glass and programme. Extra free pint for card carrying CAMRA – The Campaign for Real Ale members.

Schedule

Fri
6
Feb
Day
11:00 – 16:00

No music

Evening
18:30 – 23:30

Live acoustic music

Sat
7
Feb
Day
11:00 – 16:00

No music

Evening
18:30 – 23:30

Live music

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It took place on Fri 6 - Sat 7 February 2026 at Corn Exchange.

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Location

Corn Exchange
High E St, Dorchester, DT1 1HF, United Kingdom
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