{"id":1491,"date":"2026-06-04T12:42:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wolverhampton.camra.org.uk\/?p=1491"},"modified":"2026-06-04T12:42:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:42:56","slug":"tickets-now-on-sale-wolverhampton-summer-festival-of-beer-cider-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wolverhampton.camra.org.uk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/04\/tickets-now-on-sale-wolverhampton-summer-festival-of-beer-cider-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Tickets Now On Sale \u2013 Wolverhampton Summer Festival of Beer &amp; Cider 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wolverhampton CAMRA is delighted to announce that <a href=\"https:\/\/tckty.camra.org.uk\/e\/546\/wolverhampton-summer-festival-of-beer-cider-2026\">tickets are now on sale<\/a> for the Wolverhampton Summer Festival of Beer &amp; Cider 2026, taking place from <strong>Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th July 2026<\/strong> at the Wolverhampton Arts Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year&#8217;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&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Special Year for Wolverhampton CAMRA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this will be the <strong>49th Wolverhampton Beer &amp; Cider Festival<\/strong>, 2026 marks the <strong>50th anniversary year of Wolverhampton CAMRA<\/strong>, making this year&#8217;s event particularly special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To commemorate the occasion, a special <strong>50th Anniversary Festival Glass<\/strong> will be available for festival-goers, kindly supported by our main festival sponsor, <strong>Springbanks Brewery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, <strong>Newbridge Brewery<\/strong> will be producing a special <strong>Wolverhampton CAMRA 50th Anniversary Ale<\/strong>, so be sure to keep an eye out for that among the festival bars.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-image ultp-block-\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><figure class=\"ultp-image-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-image-block ultp-image-block-none\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"ultp-image\"  alt=\"Image Not Found\"  src=\"https:\/\/wolverhampton.camra.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Beer-Fest-first-edition-poster-scaled.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This Year&#8217;s Festival Theme \u2013 Celebrating a Wolverhampton Transport Milestone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year&#8217;s festival theme marks the <strong>100th anniversary of a significant moment in Wolverhampton&#8217;s transport history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>13th July 1926<\/strong>, two six-wheeled double-deck buses entered service, both built by Wolverhampton&#8217;s own <strong>Guy Motors Ltd.<\/strong> at Fallings Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of these pioneering vehicles entered service in Wolverhampton itself and earned &#8220;pride of place&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To celebrate the centenary of this achievement, this year&#8217;s festival artwork features one of these historic Guy buses, accompanied by our friendly festival mascot, the <strong>Beerwolf<\/strong>, who has taken on the role of driver for the occasion. Don&#8217;t worry though \u2014 there&#8217;ll be no drinking and driving for him at this year&#8217;s festival!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beer, Cider, Perry and Entertainment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As always, visitors can look forward to a huge selection of quality cask ales, ciders and perry from across the region and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday will once again provide a more relaxed atmosphere, making it an ideal day for catching up with friends and enjoying a quieter session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live entertainment returns in the large marquee on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Friday evening<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Throughout Saturday<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">with a great line-up of singers and bands helping to create a true summer festival atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ticket Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advance booking is strongly recommended and guarantees your commemorative festival glass and programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ticket options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAMRA Member Tickets (\u00a310)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When accompanied by a valid CAMRA membership card, member tickets include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free festival admission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a37 worth of beer tokens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A \u00a33 souvenir festival glass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-Member Tickets (\u00a310)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non-member tickets include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Festival admission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a35 worth of beer tokens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A \u00a33 souvenir festival glass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Season Ticket (\u00a315)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The season ticket includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Admission on all three days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a38 worth of beer tokens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One souvenir festival glass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that souvenir glasses are non-refundable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book Your Tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are available now and can be purchased online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tckty.camra.org.uk\/e\/546\/wolverhampton-summer-festival-of-beer-cider-2026\">https:\/\/tckty.camra.org.uk\/e\/546\/wolverhampton-summer-festival-of-beer-cider-2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wolverhampton CAMRA is delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Wolverhampton Summer Festival of Beer &amp; Cider 2026, taking place from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th July 2026 at the Wolverhampton Arts Centre. 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