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Beer & Cider Festival 2025
Wednesday 20th August
Monday 25th August 2025
East Anglian Beer
& Cider Festival 2025
East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival
By kind permission of the Dean & Chapter, the 32nd East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival will be held for the fourth year running in the beautiful St. Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds!
For six days, St Edmundsbury Cathedral, its cloisters and garth, will host over 250 real ales, 60 ciders, food stalls and come alive with a Sound Stage and full entertainment programme.
2025 FESTIVAL OPENING TIMES (provisional dates and times)
Wednesday 20 August 16:00 – 17:30 (trade and members only);
17:30 – 23:00 (festival open)
Thursday 21 August 12:00 – 23:00
Friday 22 August 12:00 – 23:30
Saturday 23 August 11:30 – 23:00
Sunday 24 August 12:00 – 20:00
Monday 25 August 12:00 – 18:00
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Over 250 Beers
Over 60 Ciders
Food & Snacks
Music & More
We look to support local charities and good causes
In 2023 alone over £24,000 was donated to local good causes including the Cathedral and local charities who supported the festival.
In the past proceeds from the Beer & Cider Festival have benefited many local and national charities with over £175,000 having been donated. Last year, beneficiaries included St Nicholas Hospice and Women’s Royal Army Corps (WRAC).
If you’re interested in being a volunteer this year, find out more here.
CAMRA Members
Join CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) now and enjoy the following Beer Festival benefits:
- Free preview session from 4pm Wednesday
- Free admission to all sessions
- Free entry to all subsequent sessions
Click here for more information and to join CAMRA