Cambridge Beer Festival
Sample the best beers at Cambridge Beer Festival
The Cambridge Beer Festival was first held in 1974 and is the branch’s largest and main beer festival. During its long run, the festival has had several homes but since 2001 has been held on Jesus Green in late May. It is the United Kingdom’s longest running CAMRA beer festival and currently is one of the largest beer festivals in the UK.
The festival features a wide range of local and national beers of all styles, as well as cider, perry, mead, wine, and bottled and draft beers from around the world. The cheese counter showcases a wide range of fine cheeses, together with locally produced bread, pork pies, scotch eggs and other savoury items.
Over the years, the Cambridge Beer Festival has become an international event, with visitors from across Europe, China, Canada, the US and Mexico.
18–23 May 2026, Jesus Green, Cambridge. 180+ real ales, 80+ ciders and perries, international beer, mead, wine, and cheese.
Opening times and pricing
- Monday closed during the day – open from 5 pm – £ 5 p.p.
Other days
- Tuesday – free from midday till 4pm – After this £ 5 p.p.
- Wednesday – Thursday – Free from midday till 3 pm. Closed till 5pm . After this £ 5 p.p.
- Friday – Free from midday till 3pm. Closed from 3 to 5pm. After this £ 6 p.p.
- Saturday – Open from 12pm – 10pm – £ 4p.p.
Please consult the website for more information.
