St Albans Beer & Cider Festival
@stalbansbf.bsky.social
We're returning to the Alban Arena from Wednesday 24th - Saturday 27th September, 2025. Find great value advance ticket packages and all the info you need to plan your visit at stalbansbf.org.uk
The festival is now packed away for another year and the Alban Arena is back to resembling a theatre once again!
We’ve got far more people to thank than fits within the character limit on Bluesky! Please head over to our FB page to see the list in full…
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We’ve got far more people to thank than fits within the character limit on Bluesky! Please head over to our FB page to see the list in full…
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October 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The festival is now packed away for another year and the Alban Arena is back to resembling a theatre once again!
We’ve got far more people to thank than fits within the character limit on Bluesky! Please head over to our FB page to see the list in full…
www.facebook.com/share/p/17aq...
We’ve got far more people to thank than fits within the character limit on Bluesky! Please head over to our FB page to see the list in full…
www.facebook.com/share/p/17aq...
We’re set for an epic final day at the festival. The fun starts from 12 with rugby on our giant screen plus live music. And we’ve got great entertainment and flowing beer and cider right into the evening. Come down and join us!
September 27, 2025 at 7:53 AM
We’re set for an epic final day at the festival. The fun starts from 12 with rugby on our giant screen plus live music. And we’ve got great entertainment and flowing beer and cider right into the evening. Come down and join us!
Your weekend starts here! We’re open from midday with more amazing beer, cider, food and entertainment.
You can still get tickets online to guarantee entry, or (subject to venue capacity) pay on the door.
See you at the bar!
You can still get tickets online to guarantee entry, or (subject to venue capacity) pay on the door.
See you at the bar!
September 26, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Your weekend starts here! We’re open from midday with more amazing beer, cider, food and entertainment.
You can still get tickets online to guarantee entry, or (subject to venue capacity) pay on the door.
See you at the bar!
You can still get tickets online to guarantee entry, or (subject to venue capacity) pay on the door.
See you at the bar!
It’s sun all day - what better weather to enjoy a beer festival with a large outside patio and a balcony with views of the city, as well as three floors of amazing bars?
We're open from midday. Plus incredible live music all evening from 5pm. Hope to see you later!
We're open from midday. Plus incredible live music all evening from 5pm. Hope to see you later!
September 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
It’s sun all day - what better weather to enjoy a beer festival with a large outside patio and a balcony with views of the city, as well as three floors of amazing bars?
We're open from midday. Plus incredible live music all evening from 5pm. Hope to see you later!
We're open from midday. Plus incredible live music all evening from 5pm. Hope to see you later!
All our beer lists for the festival are now live!
Head to our website to get planning what you’ll be tasting!
Head to our website to get planning what you’ll be tasting!
September 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
All our beer lists for the festival are now live!
Head to our website to get planning what you’ll be tasting!
Head to our website to get planning what you’ll be tasting!
The festival opens in a few days and our INTERNATIONAL BEER list is now ready for your perusal and delectation!
Take a look at the link here while you ponder on what you will be tasting during your visit: stalbansbf.org.uk/lists/intern...
Take a look at the link here while you ponder on what you will be tasting during your visit: stalbansbf.org.uk/lists/intern...
September 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The festival opens in a few days and our INTERNATIONAL BEER list is now ready for your perusal and delectation!
Take a look at the link here while you ponder on what you will be tasting during your visit: stalbansbf.org.uk/lists/intern...
Take a look at the link here while you ponder on what you will be tasting during your visit: stalbansbf.org.uk/lists/intern...
For just £10, you can have your name, photo, logo, favourite motivational quote, or indeed anything you damn well like on one of our casks. BUT…
You've only got today to do it! Head to our website now. It's quick and easy and you'll be the envy of all your friends 😎
You've only got today to do it! Head to our website now. It's quick and easy and you'll be the envy of all your friends 😎
September 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
For just £10, you can have your name, photo, logo, favourite motivational quote, or indeed anything you damn well like on one of our casks. BUT…
You've only got today to do it! Head to our website now. It's quick and easy and you'll be the envy of all your friends 😎
You've only got today to do it! Head to our website now. It's quick and easy and you'll be the envy of all your friends 😎
A full list of ciders and perries available at the festival is now live on our website.
We open this coming Wednesday - but there is still time to get a great value advance ticket package.
We open this coming Wednesday - but there is still time to get a great value advance ticket package.
September 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A full list of ciders and perries available at the festival is now live on our website.
We open this coming Wednesday - but there is still time to get a great value advance ticket package.
We open this coming Wednesday - but there is still time to get a great value advance ticket package.
EXCLUSIVE BEER!
Brewed specially for us, and joining our celebration of the centenary of Ballito Hosiery Mill, don't miss The 3 Brewers' BALLITO BLONDE.
This light, hoppy cask ale made with Olicana hops, pays tribute to St Albans' industrial heritage.
Try it from Wednesday!
Brewed specially for us, and joining our celebration of the centenary of Ballito Hosiery Mill, don't miss The 3 Brewers' BALLITO BLONDE.
This light, hoppy cask ale made with Olicana hops, pays tribute to St Albans' industrial heritage.
Try it from Wednesday!
September 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
EXCLUSIVE BEER!
Brewed specially for us, and joining our celebration of the centenary of Ballito Hosiery Mill, don't miss The 3 Brewers' BALLITO BLONDE.
This light, hoppy cask ale made with Olicana hops, pays tribute to St Albans' industrial heritage.
Try it from Wednesday!
Brewed specially for us, and joining our celebration of the centenary of Ballito Hosiery Mill, don't miss The 3 Brewers' BALLITO BLONDE.
This light, hoppy cask ale made with Olicana hops, pays tribute to St Albans' industrial heritage.
Try it from Wednesday!
Some great value advance ticket packages still available via our website
September 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Some great value advance ticket packages still available via our website
Delighted to confirm three special guests to officially open our four-day celebration of the best in beer and cider.
We'll be joined on our opening afternoon by writer @rogerprotz.bsky.social; national chairman of CAMRA @corbettcollins.bsky.social; and MP for St Albans @libdemdaisy.bsky.social
We'll be joined on our opening afternoon by writer @rogerprotz.bsky.social; national chairman of CAMRA @corbettcollins.bsky.social; and MP for St Albans @libdemdaisy.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Delighted to confirm three special guests to officially open our four-day celebration of the best in beer and cider.
We'll be joined on our opening afternoon by writer @rogerprotz.bsky.social; national chairman of CAMRA @corbettcollins.bsky.social; and MP for St Albans @libdemdaisy.bsky.social
We'll be joined on our opening afternoon by writer @rogerprotz.bsky.social; national chairman of CAMRA @corbettcollins.bsky.social; and MP for St Albans @libdemdaisy.bsky.social
The festival opens its doors in just one week's time! We hope you can join us and we look forward to welcoming you...
September 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The festival opens its doors in just one week's time! We hope you can join us and we look forward to welcoming you...
The beer festival dray wagon has been out on the road today.
No these are not missiles - they are vessels of incredible, spontaneously fermented beer, aged in French oak barrels, from Crossover Blendery...
Taste them next week! Head to our website for tickets.
No these are not missiles - they are vessels of incredible, spontaneously fermented beer, aged in French oak barrels, from Crossover Blendery...
Taste them next week! Head to our website for tickets.
September 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The beer festival dray wagon has been out on the road today.
No these are not missiles - they are vessels of incredible, spontaneously fermented beer, aged in French oak barrels, from Crossover Blendery...
Taste them next week! Head to our website for tickets.
No these are not missiles - they are vessels of incredible, spontaneously fermented beer, aged in French oak barrels, from Crossover Blendery...
Taste them next week! Head to our website for tickets.
The ultimate beer and cider event is back THIS MONTH at The Alban Arena!
Our great value ticket packages are still available but selling fast.
Head to our website now to plan your visit and get yours...
Our great value ticket packages are still available but selling fast.
Head to our website now to plan your visit and get yours...
September 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The ultimate beer and cider event is back THIS MONTH at The Alban Arena!
Our great value ticket packages are still available but selling fast.
Head to our website now to plan your visit and get yours...
Our great value ticket packages are still available but selling fast.
Head to our website now to plan your visit and get yours...
Want to bring friends to the festival who aren't as into beer or cider as you are?
With an array of beers and ciders, we think we can find something for every taste!
But we'll also have a range of MOTH cocktails, alongside gins, and red, white, rose and sparkling wines.
We open Wed 24th Sept!
With an array of beers and ciders, we think we can find something for every taste!
But we'll also have a range of MOTH cocktails, alongside gins, and red, white, rose and sparkling wines.
We open Wed 24th Sept!
September 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Want to bring friends to the festival who aren't as into beer or cider as you are?
With an array of beers and ciders, we think we can find something for every taste!
But we'll also have a range of MOTH cocktails, alongside gins, and red, white, rose and sparkling wines.
We open Wed 24th Sept!
With an array of beers and ciders, we think we can find something for every taste!
But we'll also have a range of MOTH cocktails, alongside gins, and red, white, rose and sparkling wines.
We open Wed 24th Sept!
There are just TWO WEEKS until we thrown open the doors of the Alban Arena for the ultimate celebration of beer and cider.
We've got something for everyone. A massive selection of drinks, amazing food, epic entertainment, and a buzzing atmosphere.
Tickets via our website!
We've got something for everyone. A massive selection of drinks, amazing food, epic entertainment, and a buzzing atmosphere.
Tickets via our website!
September 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
There are just TWO WEEKS until we thrown open the doors of the Alban Arena for the ultimate celebration of beer and cider.
We've got something for everyone. A massive selection of drinks, amazing food, epic entertainment, and a buzzing atmosphere.
Tickets via our website!
We've got something for everyone. A massive selection of drinks, amazing food, epic entertainment, and a buzzing atmosphere.
Tickets via our website!
When it comes to snacks, you can enjoy exquisite cheeses, nuts and olives from the Mediterranean, and even nostalgic old-fashioned sweets. Plus we'll have premium crisps in a range of tempting flavours.
September 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
When it comes to snacks, you can enjoy exquisite cheeses, nuts and olives from the Mediterranean, and even nostalgic old-fashioned sweets. Plus we'll have premium crisps in a range of tempting flavours.
🥁 The time has come to reveal our incredible food and snacks line-up for the Festival, later this month.
We've got some exciting new partners joining us, alongside festival stalwarts - plus some old favourites who are making a return after a break of a few years...
We've got some exciting new partners joining us, alongside festival stalwarts - plus some old favourites who are making a return after a break of a few years...
September 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🥁 The time has come to reveal our incredible food and snacks line-up for the Festival, later this month.
We've got some exciting new partners joining us, alongside festival stalwarts - plus some old favourites who are making a return after a break of a few years...
We've got some exciting new partners joining us, alongside festival stalwarts - plus some old favourites who are making a return after a break of a few years...