Visiting the Festival



When is it on?

Wednesday

15th April 2026

6pm – 11pm

Thursday

16th April 2026

12pm-11pm

Friday

17th April 2026

12pm – 11pm

Saturday

18th April 2026

12pm – 7pm

How to Find us?

You can find us on the First Floor of Northumbria Students Union, Its a brief walk from Haymarket Metro & Bus Station There are no parking facilities on site, However nearby sites can be found here

What3Words : https://w3w.co/punchy.slang.brave
This what3words address refers to a 3 metre square location. Tap the link or enter the 3 words into the free what3words app to find it.

How much does it cost?

New Tarrif for 2026

 

Admission Only,
£5 on Wednesday or Saturday 
£10 on Thursday or Friday
Free any day for CAMRA Members when booked in advance

– Upgrade to – 

Starter Pack
Add £12.20 , includes Glass Hire and 12 Tokens (Approx 2 pints)

or

Whole Hog
Add £27.50, includes Glass Hire and 30 Tokens (Approx 5 pints)

of course you can opt to buy the additional items on your arrival, or even pay on the door.
There will be an express lane for Starter Pack & Whole Hog Packages.
Glass Hire is £2
Tokens will be priced at 85p each, we expect a half beer to cost approximately 3 tokens. this new structure gives us the flexiblity to bring you beers we couldn’t make work in our single price system along with also complying with CAMRA Rules

Early Bird Discounts

We welcome Contactless Card Payments, As well as Cash.

Not a CAMRA Member? Why not join at the Festival.

£3 Reduction off admission, 2 Free Pints, Check out https://join.camra.org.uk/ to see what else is included
(Don’t Join online, join at the festival for the extra perks!)

 

Whats on?

 Beers

 Ciders & Perries

A diverse selection of a broad range of Cider and Perry

Recongised by CAMRAs National Cider officers as a excellent range and selection

Wednesday

Doors 6pm –

Last Admission 9pm

Last Orders 10:15pm*

TBC

Thursday

Doors 12pm

Last Admission 9pm

Last Orders 10:15pm*

Hat Day Come dressed in style and express yourself with headwear of your choice, lacking inspiration? our lovely friends at St Oswalds will be able to hook you up with a hat from their fine assortment

Friday

Doors 12pm

Last Admission 9pm

Last Orders 10:15pm*

Saturday

Doors 12pm

Last Admission 5pm

Last Orders 6:15pm*

Last Orders indicates when an annouced “Last orders at the Bar” which will run for 15 minutes, at which “Time at the Bar” will be called,

Bar service will cease. giving 30 minutes of drinking up time and time for glass returns etc.