We can't wait to welcome you as The Nottingham Beer and Cider Festival returns to Trent Bridge from 7-10 October.

 

Opening hours

The festival’s gates will open from 1pm-7pm on Wednesday (for CAMRA members, trade invitees and limited tickets to the public).

For the following three days (Thursday 8, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October), festivities will take place between 12pm and 10.30pm.

 

Access

Beer festival general ticket buyers should use the Dixon Gate, opposite the small Co Op on Bridgford Road, to gain access.

CAMRA members are kindly asked to use the nearby pedestrian gate to enter the venue, 40 meters along Bridgford Road opposite the Memorial Garden.

If you are attending with someone who has a Trent Bridge Wine, Champagne and Prosecco Festival ticket, kindly note that they should enter the ground via the Harry Dalling Gate on Hound Road.

Attendees will not be permitted to leave and re-enter the venue on the same day.

 

Ticket information

CAMRA members can attend the festival free of charge, simply by showing their membership card.

Tickets for non-CAMRA member are available to purchase online now:

Tickets will be available on the day from the ticket office situated on Bridgford Road by the Dixon Gates. However, we advise securing your tickets in advance to avoid any queues on the day.

Kindly note that there are only a limited number of tickets available for Wednesday. Tickets to attend the Wednesday session (1pm to 7pm) cost just £10, with a donation of £2 going to Our Dementia Choir. These Wednesday tickets will also include tokens for a free pint of most beers and ciders. CAMRA members can also attend all sessions for free.

 

Purchasing beers and ciders

Beers and ciders will be available to purhase via card payment at all the bars. Kindly note that cash will not be accepted across the venue.

 

Drinks available

Almost 600 beers and around 100 ciders and perries will be available to sample during the event – including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and non-alcoholic options.

Brewery bars will also be joining us throughout the festival. For the full list please click here.

The site also includes gin, spirit and prosecco stalls.

 

Food

Whether you're looking for a hearty meal between drinks, a quick bite with friends, or something a little different to accompany your favourite beer or cider, this year's festival offers a fantastic variety of flavours from around the world.

 

Jerk Station serving authentic Jamaican street food packed with flavour.

Cheese Melts bringing their ever-popular cheesy toasties to the festival.

Vegetarian Rasoi, creators of award-winning Indian street food.

Just Crisps offering premium hand-cooked crisps made using their finest potatoes and award-winning cold-pressed rapeseed oil.

La Pitta serving cripsy chicken and chicken burgers.

Juke Box Cafe with a range of hearty comfort-food favourites.

MEMSAAB showcasing the renowned flavours of its Indian cuisine.

Chef Stef serving indulgent mac 'n' cheese and loaded fries.

Spicebytz bringing its popular range of spicy nuts and snacks.

 

 

    Entertainment

    Alongside hundreds of beers, ciders and perries, festival-goers can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment across the four-day festival at Trent Bridge. Kindly note these times are subject to change.

    Wednesday 7 October
    The Dementia Choir, founded by BBC star Vicky McClure, will perform at 4pm


    Thursday 8 October
    Throughout the day, local charity hero Zandra and the White Diamonds will be appearing around the festival site, entertaining visitors and raising money for charity.

    14:00-15:00 - Rock 'n' Soul Singers
    15:30-16:15 - Ellie Owen
    17:00-17:45 - Warren Ireland
    18:30-19:15 - Musical Fruit
    20:00-21:30 - Darwin's Rejects


    Friday 9 October
    Throughout the day, visitors can meet the Danelaw Vikings, who will be bringing Viking and Anglo-Saxon history to life around the venue.

    14:00-15:00 - Fun Chorus
    16:00-17:00 - Lawrence County
    18:00-19:30 - Oli Orton
    20:15-22:00 - Milky Joe


    Saturday 10 October
    Festival favourites Foresters Morris and Greenwood Step Clog Dancers will return during the day with displays around the site.

    14:00-15:00 - Carlton Male Voice Choir
    16:00-17:00 - Urban Hillbillys
    18:00-19:30 - Grip
    20:30-22:00 - 33 Revs

     

    Dukki Gifts will also have a stall in the TBI Courtyard car park throughout the festival.

     

    Trent Bridge Wine, Champagne and Prosecco Festival

    An independent wine, champagne and prosecco festival runs alongside the legendary Nottingham CAMRA Beer Festival for the very first time. Beer festival attendees are welcome to walk across to the Wine, Champagne and Prosecco festival throughout the event, and will simply need to purchase a wine glass to enjoy the wine festival.