Cambridge Beer Festival 2025 on its way to city

The Cambridge Beer Festival begins on Monday (19 May) at 5pm on Jesus Green.

Visitors can expect more than 200 British cask beers from more than 100 breweries, and 80 ciders and perries from near and far – along with the international bar, mead and wine.

Cambridge CAMRA's cheese counter will be in its usual spot, with cheese from around Britain accompanied by pork pies, scotch eggs, olives, breads and more.

Neil McGovern, festival organiser, said: “Once again, we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to Jesus Green and our fantastic range of beers, ciders, mead and wine.

“Last year, we had around 33,000 people attend, despite the biblical downpour. At the moment, the weather is looking dry and warm!

“However, even if it doesn’t hold out, our massive marquees will make sure that the beer is still available for all to enjoy.”

Every year the festival has a theme – and this year it is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Monty Python’s Holy Grail.

Keep an eye out for some beers brewed specially for this festival with suitable names!

The posters, promotion and limited edition beer glasses all follow this theme, and as always, are highly collectable.

Additionally, this year the festival is hosting the category rounds and semi-finals for the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain.

Some of the best beers in the UK will be judged in this competition and will be available for everyone to enjoy.

Results are expected to be announced at approximately 5pm next Tuesday, 20 May.

Each category winner will go through to the final at the Great British Beer Festival at the NEC in Birmingham, from 5-9 August.

This year, the festival’s chosen charity is The Red Hen Project. Founded more than 26 years ago, the charity’s dedicated family workers provide hands-on support through home visits, as well as working with children in schools and their families in the community.

Finally, the festival is organised and run entirely by volunteers, without whom it wouldn't run.

However, more volunteers are always needed, whether you want to put in a few hours, many weeks or something in between.

If you’d like to volunteer, visit cambridgebeerfestival.com/volunteering, or email volunteering@cambridgebeerfestival.com.

For more information, go to cambridgebeerfestival.com, or email enquiries@cambridgebeerfestival.com. Follow the festival on X/Instagram (@cambeerfest), or on Facebook at @CambridgeBeerFestival.