Tickets have gone on sale for the summer return of the Waterloo Beer Festival. The popular event is heading back to the historic Old Christ Church on Waterloo Road from Thursday, June 25 to Saturday, June 27, 2026.
The three-day festival will feature around 100 different cask ales, ciders, and perries from microbreweries across the UK. For those who aren’t fans of beer, the “indoor gin garden” is also back, stocked with boutique gins, spirits, wine, and prosecco.
Session Times and Prices
Organisers have confirmed five separate sessions across the weekend. Prices depend on which slot you book:
- Thursday Evening (6pm–10.30pm): £9.00
- Friday Daytime (12pm–4.30pm): £9.00 (This is a music-free session)
- Friday Evening (6pm–10.30pm): £11.00
- Saturday Daytime (12pm–4.30pm): £10.50
- Saturday Evening (6pm–10.30pm): £9.50
Every ticket comes with a souvenir half-pint glass to keep and digital tasting notes to help you pick your drinks.
Food and Music
It isn’t just about the beer, local food stalls will be set up inside the church serving hot pies and street food. Live bands will perform during every session except for the Friday afternoon slot, which is kept quiet for those who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere.
The festival also helps look after the venue itself. Money raised from the event goes toward the upkeep of the Grade II* listed Old Christ Church, often called the “Sailor’s Cathedral.”
CAMRA members can get a £2 discount on a full sheet of beer tokens if they visit during the Thursday evening or Friday daytime sessions. You just need to show a valid membership card at the desk.
Tickets bought in advance are cheaper than paying on the door. You can find more details and book your spot via Eventbrite:
Note: Strictly no under-18s are allowed. If you are lucky enough to look under 25, make sure to bring your ID.
