The beer and cider lists for the 39th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival are out. What will you try first? 27th – 30th May 2026 at Colchester Arts Centre.
Next Festivals
18th Colchester Winter Ale Festival
- Wednesday 27th January 2027. 12noon – 10:30pm
- Thursday 28th January 2027. 12noon – 10:30pm
- Friday 29th January 2027. 12noon – 10:30pm
- Saturday 30th January 2027. 11am – 10:30pm
40th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival
Wednesday 26th May 2027 12 noon-10:30pm
Thursday 27th May 2027 12 noon-10:30pm
Friday 28th May 2027 12 noon-10:30pm
Saturday 29th May 2027 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.