May 29, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that the organising team for the 2023 Reading Beer and Cider Festival has announced that it has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. This news comes as a great disappointment to beer and cider enthusiasts, vendors, and organizers alike who eagerly look forward to this annual event.

The Reading Beer and Cider Festival is a beloved tradition that showcases a wide variety of local and international beers and ciders, offering visitors the opportunity to taste new and exciting flavors, meet fellow beer lovers, and support their local brewing community. The festival has become an important part of the region’s cultural calendar, and its cancellation is a blow to the community.

The organising team stated that they understand the disappointment and frustration that this news will cause, and we want to express their gratitude to everyone who has supported the festival over the years. They know that the festival means a lot to many people, and are committed to doing everything they can to support our vendors and the wider beer and cider community during this challenging time.

Despite the cancellation of the 2023 festival, we remain hopeful that we will be able to come together and celebrate our shared love of beer and cider in the future. We urge everyone to continue supporting local breweries and cideries, as they are a vital part of our community and need our support now more than ever.

We look forward to the day when we can raise a glass together and toast to better times ahead. Until then, stay safe, stay healthy, and cheers to responsible drinking.