Get ready for a four-day extravaganza as the 11th Old Town Beer & Cider Festival prepares to welcome beer enthusiasts, cider lovers, and music fans from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th May.
This year’s festival, once again held at Christ Church and the Community Centre in Old Town Swindon, promises an unforgettable experience with a diverse lineup of beers, ciders, comedy, and live music.
The festivities commence on Thursday, May 9th, with a Comedy Night at Christ Church Swindon, featuring the twice Emmy-winning actor and comedian Fiona Allen, supported by Jonathon Elston, Ian Macdonald, and hosted by local MC Sam Michael. Tickets are priced at £12 and include entry, a festival glass, a festival guide, and the first drink.
Friday, May 10th, marks the standard opening night of the festival at Christ Church, where attendees can enjoy a wide selection of 46 beers, 30 ciders, and a wine bar, along with low-alcohol alternative ale, stout, and cider options. Tickets for the evening are £15 and include entry, a festival glass, a festival guide, and two drinks.
On Saturday, May 11th, the beer festival will be in full swing from midday until 10pm, with live music starting at 5pm and continuing into the evening. Tickets for the whole day, including evening live music, cost £15. The evening-only live music lineup, sponsored by the Rusty Garage Brewery, Swindon, features Sweet Nightingale, What The Pluck, The Lost Hills, and the Driftwood Country Duo. Tickets for the evening only are £10.
To close the festival in grand style on Sunday evening, May 12th, SALOS Musical Theatre Company will present “An Evening of Songs from Musicals” at Christ Church Swindon from 6pm to 9pm. Tickets for this finale event are £12 for adults and £6 for children, including entry and all drinks and snacks for the evening.
Festival organiser Chris Smith said, “We’ve planned a fantastic event to mark the occasion, with something for everyone, including live music, comedy, and my particular favourite of musicals. Of course, there will be a huge selection of beer and cider to tease your palette. It’s fun for all ages and if you don’t drink alcohol, we have provided for you too.”
Don’t miss this fantastic event, with tickets available in advance on the festival website or over the counter at various locations across Old Town Swindon. All sessions will be held at Christ Church, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3HB.
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For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the festival website at: https://oldtownbeerfestival.com/
