AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND - whether you’re a real ale enthusiast, cider lover, music fan, or just looking for a brilliant weekend with friends and family — this is the event you won’t want to miss! 
Live bands, food, and a fabulous selection of real ales and local ciders - as well as wines, spirits, cocktails - plus low & no, and cordials!
FRIDAY 28th |
8:30pm | THE OPTICS - Soul & Funk
SATURDAY 29th |
2pm | ZIGGY - a tribute to the stars of Reggae & Ska
5pm | OUTNUMBERED - floor-fillers and rock/pop covers
8:30pm | DAVID BOAKES - as MICHAEL JACKSON
SUNDAY 30th |
2pm | THE ORWELLERMEN - Sea Shanties
5pm | GAME ON - 90s Brit Pop
8:30pm | BUZZ - top local favourites!
MONDAY 31st |
1 - 3pm | KIDS DISCO - plus Games & Circus Skills
4:30pm | JESS SIMMONS - wonderful, not-to-be-missed Acoustic Set!

Get ready for FOUR unforgettable days of fantastic beer, refreshing cider, live music, and plenty of fun at The Duke of Marlborough’s Annual Beer Festival 2026!
Whether you’re a real ale enthusiast, cider lover, music fan, or just looking for a brilliant weekend with friends and family — this is the event you won’t want to miss!
Save the dates now - full line up and more details coming soon…
If you are interested in sponsoring a barrel or dedicating a few hours to volunteer in our beer tent, please enquire at the bar or email enquiries@thedukeofmarlborough.com
Cheers to another legendary festival at The Duke of Marlborough!