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Next Festivals
38th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival
Wednesday 28th May 2025 12 noon-10:30pm
Thursday 29th May 2025 12 noon-10:30pm
Friday 30th May 2025 12 noon-10:30pm
Saturday 31st May 2025 11am-10:30pm
17th Colchester Winter Ale Festival
28th January 2026 – 31st January 2026
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 real ale & real cider, but food, soft drinks, English wine, foreign beers and a warm welcome too.