Grants Now Open
We’re now welcoming applications for our 2026 grants programme. If you’re a local organisation in need of funding, apply today!
Countdown to the Festival
A Festival for Everyone
Charlbury Beer Festival is one of the Cotswolds’ best-loved summer events — a celebration of great beer, live music, food, and fun for the whole family. Run entirely by volunteers, we raise money for good causes locally and beyond.
Festivals
28
Guests Admitted
31,000
Pints Poured
102,000
Grants Awarded
£340,000
What’s On
There’s something for everyone at the festival
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Beer
60 cask ales and 20+ craft beers to explore, including local brews and festival favourites
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Live Music
A full day of performances from talented local musicians and bands
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Aunt Sally Championship
We are home to the World Aunt Sally Singles Championship — a truly unique spectacle!
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Family Fun
A safe, welcoming space with activities for children of all ages
Latest News
100,000 pint to be poured in 2026
This year we’re on track to pour our 100,000th pint since the festival began. We’ll be celebrating this milestone with a special gift for the person who buys that (half) pint.
Want to get involved?
Whether you’d like to volunteer, donate, or just turn up and enjoy, we’d love to see you there.
About the Festival
The 28th annual Charlbury Beer Festival will be held on Saturday 27th June 2026 at Charlbury Cricket Club, starting at noon. Online tickets go on sale in May — there are always tickets available on the day at the entrance.
The festival raises money for community projects locally and overseas. We've now raised over £340,000 for more than fifty local organisations and twelve overseas projects in Africa, India, and South America.
Expect around 60 cask ales, 20+ craft beers, ciders, perries, wine, gin, and Pimm's — plus plenty of food (including veggie and vegan options), live music, and activities for all ages. Our Culture Club tent hosts performances and talks, and the legendary Aunt Sally World Championship will return with Roger Goodall aiming for a fourth title!
We’re deeply grateful to our generous sponsors and the amazing volunteers who help make the day happen. This event is run entirely by volunteers and all profits support good causes. If you'd like to get involved, we'd love to hear from you.
Charlbury Cricket Club offers a beautiful setting just across the road from Charlbury station, with excellent public transport links to Oxford, Chipping Norton, Witney, Worcester and London.