Stockport's annual Beer and Cider festival makes a welcome return this year, in what will be its 37th iteration.

Run by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), it will run from Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 June at Stockport's Masonic Guildhall, and will feature more than 250 different beers, ciders and perries from around the world. 

Around 60 breweries are represented across four beer bars and a dedicated cider bar. There's also an international bottle bar showcasing a diverse selection of beers and ciders, including lagers and imperial stouts.

There will even be some Home Brew competition winners, all commercially made at local breweries such as Marble and Torrside.

Brentnall Bar, one of the bars at the CAMRA Stockport Beer & Cider Festival (Image - CAMRA)

There will be a range of local favourites from Runaway and Robinsons, but there will also be some other surprises - such as three casks from the T.E.A brewpub in Krakow, Poland. CAMRA organisers described it as a 'coup' for the beer festival and an 'undoubted highlight' that visitors should try and see.

Also, like last year, visitors can also expect food and live entertainment throughout the event, as well as some CAMRA merchandise stalls.

This includes BAFTA-winning actor and singer-songwriter Phil Mealey on Friday afternoon. Phil was in Early Doors, set in Stockport, with Craig Cash. There's also a DJ set by Clint Boon of the Inspiral Carpets on Saturday evening. 

There will even be an artist in-residence, for the first time at Stockport Beer Festival. Local artist Eric Jackson will be offering prints of his quirky modern poster art, featuring local towns and landmarks.

Dates and details for the CAMRA Stockport Beer & Cider Festival 2025 (Image - CAMRA)

And, what with the balmy summer weather, there will also be comfortable seating and a large outdoor gazebo.

Tickets are available now - advance tickets give priority entry; or you can pay on the door.

Find tickets and more information here.

Festival organiser Jim Flynn said "The volunteer team have been working hard to organise a festival which has lots of different activities to enjoy.

"We hope you will come along and join us in our celebration of Midsummer Madness."  

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