The Old Town Beer and Cider Festival was confirmed for a 13th year on 23 March 2026, when organisers announced a "Centurion Edition" at Christ Church and nearby community spaces in Old Town, Swindon.
The name referred to the 100 beers and ciders on offer, which organisers said was the festival's largest selection so far. Swindon24 reported the dates as 7 to 10 May 2026.
What was on the programme?
- Old Town Comedy Club on the opening evening, headlined by Esther Manito, with rising comics and a local MC
- "Tasting Notes", an afternoon session led by beer writer Pete Brown in partnership with Swindon Literature Festival, about pairing drinks with music
- Live music from What The Pluck, The Saga Louts and Splat The Rat
- A family-focused "Music Bingo" session
Organiser Chris Smith said: "People always raise an eyebrow when you say 'beer festival in a church'."
Organisers said they had chosen not to overstock, to cut waste, so some drinks were likely to sell out as the event went on.
Tickets for individual sessions were on sale at the time of the announcement.
Source: Swindon24.
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