48th Bedford Beer & Cider Festival 2026

Bedford Corn Exchange, St Paul's Square , St Paul's Square
Wed 7 - Sat 10 October 2026
4 days · 4 sessions · Bedford Corn Exchange, St Paul's Square

About this festival

Over 90 cask-conditioned UK ales, real ciders, and perries.
Selection of international and craft bottled beers, wine, and mead.
Food options and live entertainment running across the weekend.

Schedule

Wed
7
Evening
16:00 – 23:00
Thu
8
All day
12:00 – 23:00
Fri
9
All day
12:00 – 23:00
Sat
10
All day
12:00 – 22:00

There will be a children’s play area in the Howard Room on Saturday 10th October, 12 - 6.30pm. Children must remain under adult supervision at all times and leave by 6.30PM. No under 18's admitted at any other time.

We've gathered these schedule details by hand, so please double-check the organiser's official channels for the latest times before you travel.

Tickets

Sold on the organiser's own ticket page.

How tickets work

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Booking happens on the organiser's website.

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The organiser and their ticket provider take care of your order. We never see your card.

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Breweries

Lineup to be announced

The festival hasn't announced who's pouring yet. We add lineups by hand the moment they're published.

Run this festival, or pouring at it? Send us the lineup and we'll list every brewery.

Location

Bedford Corn Exchange, St Paul's Square
Bedford Corn Exchange, St Paul's Square , St Paul's Square , MK40 1SL
Beer52: a case of 10 craft beers with snacks and Ferment magazine, gift-wrapped
Partner offer in partnership with Beer52

Free case of 10 exclusive beers

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Offer for new UK customers only. One per household. After your free case you'll be subscribed as a Beer52 member (£33/m for 10 beers, a magazine and two snacks; all items sold separately; contact Beer52 to configure your plan), pause or cancel anytime. 18+ only. Beer selection may vary. Promotion runs for 30 days. Please drink responsibly.

Find this festival online

Official links shared by the festival

northbeds.camra.org.uk

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