Maidenhead Beer & Cider festival.

Q: What are the festival opening dates for the 2026 Festival?

A: The dates this year are Friday 3rd July to Saturday 4th July ONLY.

Q: What are the opening times?

A: Opening hours for Friday & Saturday are noon to 22.00.

Q: Will there be alternative drinks to Beer & Cider?

A: Yes! The Sports Bar will be selling main brand lagers, soft drinks, wine & Prosecco.

Q: Will entertainment be available throughout the festival?

A: We will have live music both days. Check the Entertainment page.

Q: What is the cost of entry to the festival?

A: Entry on the door is free for CAMRA members on production of a valid membership card at entrance, this Includes free glass hire & festival programme. For the general pubic it is £5, but FREE to all after 7pm on Friday & 5pm on Saturday.

Q: Are they advance tickets available on-line?

A: Advance tickets are available on this website at £9 for CAMRA members, which includes 2 discounted pints of cask beer/cider as well as free glass hire & festival programme. For the general pubic it is £12.

Q: What are the Cask Ale prices?

A: £5.00/£5.40/£5.70/pint depending on ABV, Beer will be sold in 1/3, 1/2 & 1 pint by volume.

Q: What are the Cider prices?

A: £5.70/pint. Cider will be sold in 1/3, 1/2 & 1 pint by volume.

Q: Is the event family friendly?

A: Absolutely! – we hope our festival is a lovely day out for the whole family and children under 18 are free.

Q: Is MBCF Dog friendly.

A: Yes.

Q: is the event accessible by Public transport?

A: Yes! The event is only a 10/15 minute walk from Furze Platt Train station.