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Helpful information for the festival …
The XIII Old Town Beer Festival – Centurion Edition is a four-day event taking place from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th May 2026 at Christ Church Swindon with 100 Choices available – Our Biggest Range EVER!
TICKETS
A range of tickets for each of the four days of the event are available:
View and download our full festival brochure HERE!
You are welcome to take your drinks outside if the weather is fine but please treat the area of the graves with respect and do not rest your drinks or yourselves on them.
There will be a limited number of chairs available for those wishing to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere at the festival.
Festival-goers are very welcome to bring their own camping chairs or picnic rugs for themselves, friends, and family to make the most of the grounds.
We kindly ask that everyone respects the graves and burial grounds at all times, and only sits in the designated areas provided.
Your festival glass is a work of art and includes our brand new festival logo. It is yours to keep and take home with you!
This year we have 5 different glass designs available – one for each of the sessions (except Sunday), so why not attend all of our sessions and collect all these limited edition glasses!
We don’t have many spares so please be careful not to break your limited edition souvenir.
There is NO CASH on the bars. We do however exchange tokens for beer, cider, crisps, nuts and soft drinks. These tokens can be bought in handy sheets from the welcome stall at the entrance throughout the festival, in the following denominations: £6 (3 drinks), £12 (6 drinks), £18 (9 drinks). Cash or Card is fine.
1 Token can be used for ½ pint, 1 soft drink or 2 snacks.
2 Tokens for a glass of wine or a spirit, or a low-alcohol bottle or can of beer.
We can also refund left over money on vouchers (unless you decide to donate it).
NOTE: Food Outlets take payment by cash and card. Drinks tokens CANNOT be redeemed at the food outlets.
Goose Catering Swindon are bringing a mouth-watering street food offering to this year’s Beer & Cider Festival, serving up a crowd-pleasing menu designed to perfectly complement the wide range of drinks on offer.
Festivalgoers can enjoy a selection of freshly prepared burgers—from classic beef and crispy chicken to a flavour-packed pumpkin and spinach option—alongside indulgent specials like pulled pork and hot honey BBQ creations.
There’s also a great range of jumbo hot dogs, loaded fries, and sides including halloumi fries and truffle parmesan fries, ensuring there’s something satisfying for everyone throughout the weekend at the following sessions: Thursday evening, Friday evening, and all day Saturday.
All day Saturday, Openside Pizza Ltd will be back with us at the Old Town Beer Festival, firing up their flame-cooked pizza oven 🔥🍕
Expect freshly made, piping hot pizzas with generous toppings, served straight from the oven in the Christ Church grounds.
It’s the perfect festival food to enjoy alongside the music and atmosphere – and you don’t need a ticket to the festival to come and grab a slice!
Lizzy Bakes will be joining us all day on Saturday at the Beer & Cider Festival, bringing a delicious selection of freshly baked treats to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Known locally for beautifully crafted cakes and bakes, Lizzy Bakes offers a tempting range of goodies—from indulgent brownies and traybakes to classic cakes—perfect for pairing with your favourite drink or enjoying as a mid-festival treat.
Be sure to stop by and sample something special while you’re there.
Ray’s Ice Cream will be on site on Saturday 9th May, serving up delicious, refreshing treats from their brand-new ice cream van.
Perfect for a sunny festival day, Ray’s Ice Cream will be offering a range of classic and indulgent flavours to help you cool down and enjoy a sweet break between drinks and entertainment.
Be sure to stop by and treat yourself!
Christ Church’s own Wellness in Grace group will be serving up delicious, freshly made toasties on Saturday 9th May, right inside the church at this year’s festival.
Perfect for a warm, comforting bite while you take a break from the celebrations, their fabulous toasties are not to be missed – all served with the same welcoming community spirit they’re known for.
This year’s Old Town Beer Festival also features a great selection of low and no-alcohol options, so everyone can join in the fun.
We’re delighted to be serving three craft beers from Nirvana Brewery in London – a refreshing Bitter, a hoppy IPA, and a rich Stout – all full of flavour without the alcohol.
Alongside these, we’ve got two excellent ciders: a tropical Mango Zero from Lilley’s Cider in Frome, and a crisp Red Zero from Sandford Orchards in Crediton, Devon.
Plus, there will also be a range of non-alcoholic soft drinks available throughout the festival.
This year’s festival also introduces our brand-new wine and spirits bar, offering a great alternative for those who fancy something different from our 100 beers and ciders.
Whether you prefer a crisp glass of wine or a well-chosen spirit, there will be plenty of quality options to enjoy alongside the festival atmosphere.
It’s a relaxed new addition designed to make sure there’s something for everyone to raise a glass with.
Have you found a beer that you really liked? Why not take it home?
Available to buy in 2, 3 or 4 pints.
There are men’s porta loos at the end of the community centre by walking up the ramp to the right of the church main entrance.
There are also men’s, women’s, disabled and gender neutral toilets to use inside the Community Centre.
It is illegal to smoke inside, please refrain from doing so. Please also refrain from using Vaporizers inside the building. Smoking bins will be provided outside.
We hope you will join us for this special Centurion Edition celebration and hope you have a great time!
View and download our full festival brochure HERE!
