Cheers to Community! The Second St Benedict Beer Festival
Friday 24th and Saturday 25th July 2026
Following our immensely successful First St Benedict Beer Festival
last year, we are back bigger and better!
Celebrate summer with us at the Second St Benedict Beer Festival, taking place on Friday 24th July from 4pm to 10pm and Saturday 25th July from 12noon to 10pm at St Mark’s Church, Church Place, Swindon.
With great beer, live music, food, and fun, it’s the perfect local day out for families, friends, and beer/cider lovers alike. Relax in the grounds and marquees, or visit our beautiful Victorian Church designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and consecrated in 1846, which features the best Thomas Kempe stained glass window in the southwest of England!
This year’s festival promises a flavour-packed lineup with at least 20 beers and ciders on tap, alongside soft drinks and snacks for all tastes.
Festival Highlights:
- Over 20 craft beers and 8 ciders on tap, including something completely new for St Benedict’s!
- Soft drinks and bar snacks
- Hot food vendors
- Live music at 6pm from the legendary What the Pluck (Friday) and – returning by popular demand – the fantastic Kelly-Anne (formerly Kelly Sings Country) (Saturday). Bring your line-dancing boots!
- A welcoming community atmosphere in a beautiful, historic setting
Entry is £12 per day or £20 for both days, which includes:
- The unique second St Benedict Beer Festival souvenir glass (one per ticket)
- A festival programme
- One half pint of beer, cider or soft drink
Drinks are £2 per half pint, payable using tokens that can be purchased at the ticket desk. CAMRA members receive an extra half pint free on production of a valid membership card.
Tickets are available:
Online at: https://ccccswindon.co.uk/page/tickets
Or on the day at the ticket desk – Funds raised will support the ministry and mission of the Parish of Swindon New Town.
Location: St Mark’s Church, Church Place, Swindon SN1 5EH.
Date & Time:
Friday 24th July 2026 – 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday 25th July 2026 – 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Entertainment Swindon 
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