Wolverhampton CAMRA is delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Wolverhampton Summer Festival of Beer & Cider 2026, taking place from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th July 2026 at the Wolverhampton Arts Centre.
This year’s festival promises three days of great beer, cider, perry, conversation and entertainment as we celebrate not only another fantastic festival, but also a major milestone in the branch’s history.
A Special Year for Wolverhampton CAMRA
While this will be the 49th Wolverhampton Beer & Cider Festival, 2026 marks the 50th anniversary year of Wolverhampton CAMRA, making this year’s event particularly special.
To commemorate the occasion, a special 50th Anniversary Festival Glass will be available for festival-goers, kindly supported by our main festival sponsor, Springbanks Brewery.
In addition, Newbridge Brewery will be producing a special Wolverhampton CAMRA 50th Anniversary Ale, so be sure to keep an eye out for that among the festival bars.
This Year’s Festival Theme – Celebrating a Wolverhampton Transport Milestone
This year’s festival theme marks the 100th anniversary of a significant moment in Wolverhampton’s transport history.
On 13th July 1926, two six-wheeled double-deck buses entered service, both built by Wolverhampton’s own Guy Motors Ltd. at Fallings Park.
One of these pioneering vehicles entered service in Wolverhampton itself and earned “pride of place” as the first six-wheeled double-deck bus to enter service. It was also fitted with an enclosed upper deck, an important step towards the fully enclosed double-deck buses we know today.
To celebrate the centenary of this achievement, this year’s festival artwork features one of these historic Guy buses, accompanied by our friendly festival mascot, the Beerwolf, who has taken on the role of driver for the occasion. Don’t worry though — there’ll be no drinking and driving for him at this year’s festival!
Beer, Cider, Perry and Entertainment
As always, visitors can look forward to a huge selection of quality cask ales, ciders and perry from across the region and beyond.
Thursday will once again provide a more relaxed atmosphere, making it an ideal day for catching up with friends and enjoying a quieter session.
Live entertainment returns in the large marquee on:
- Friday evening
- Throughout Saturday
with a great line-up of singers and bands helping to create a true summer festival atmosphere.
Ticket Information
Advance booking is strongly recommended and guarantees your commemorative festival glass and programme.
Ticket options include:
CAMRA Member Tickets (£10)
When accompanied by a valid CAMRA membership card, member tickets include:
- Free festival admission
- £7 worth of beer tokens
- A £3 souvenir festival glass
Non-Member Tickets (£10)
Non-member tickets include:
- Festival admission
- £5 worth of beer tokens
- A £3 souvenir festival glass
Season Ticket (£15)
The season ticket includes:
- Admission on all three days
- £8 worth of beer tokens
- One souvenir festival glass
Unused beer tokens can be refunded. Additional tokens will be available to purchase throughout the festival, and card payments will be accepted at the bars.
Please note that souvenir glasses are non-refundable.
Book Your Tickets
Tickets are available now and can be purchased online:
https://tckty.camra.org.uk/e/546/wolverhampton-summer-festival-of-beer-cider-2026
We look forward to welcoming you to Wolverhampton Arts Centre this July for what promises to be a fantastic celebration of beer, cider, local history and 50 years of Wolverhampton CAMRA.
