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Grab an online copy of the programme and beer list for the 13th Colchester Winter Ale Festival.
13th Colchester Winter Ale Festival Programme
or if you prefer, download a PDF version….
Next Festivals
17th Colchester Winter Ale Festival
Wednesday 28th January 2026. 12 noon – 10:30pm
Thursday 29th January 2026. 12 noon – 10:30pm
Friday 30th January 2026. 12 noon – 10:30pm
Saturday 31st January 2026. 11am-10:30pm
39th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival
Wednesday 27th May 2026 12 noon-10:30pm
Thursday 28th May 2026 12 noon-10:30pm
Friday 29th May 2026 12 noon-10:30pm
Saturday 30st May 2026 11am-10:30pm
Hello!
We’re the Colchester branch of CAMRA – the Campaign for Real Ale. We run two festivals at Colchester Arts Centre. You’ll find not just cask ale & real cider, but food, soft drinks, English wine, foreign beers and a warm welcome too.