AmbleFest 2026
Ambleside's fifth-anniversary beer, music and street-food festival runs across three central venues from 25 to 27 September 2026.
Friday 25 September 202616:00–22:00The Flying Fleece, Tap Yard and The Apple Pie
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AgeLicensed-venue and age rules vary; confirm before bringing under-18s
FormatMulti-venue town-centre festival
Tickets fromAmbleFest
OrganiserAmbleFest
Past performances
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Previous performances (3)
- · Sunday Country Day
- · Saturday festival programme
- · Friday festival programme
Worth It
Excellent value for a three-day central Ambleside festival. The smart plan is to arrive by bus or stay within walking distance, then use the official map rather than moving a car between venues.
The official festival map gives public hours of 4pm to 11pm Friday, noon to 11pm Saturday and noon to 10pm Sunday. The live standard three-day entry ticket was £10 when checked; a ticket and T-shirt bundle was £20. Individual line-up times may change, so check the organiser's current programme.
This is primarily a beer and live-music event. The organiser does not publish one blanket family, dog or age policy covering every participating licensed venue, so visitors should check venue-specific rules before bringing children or dogs.
Accessibility
The official festival map marks accessible toilet locations and a first-aid point, but the event uses several existing businesses with different entrances, seating and crowd conditions. Contact the organiser or individual venue if step-free access or a quiet space is essential.
Weather plan
Programme spaces include indoor and outdoor areas. Bring a waterproof layer and check venue capacity and organiser updates.
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AmbleFest 2026: Ambleside Beer Festival, Music, Parking and Weekend Guide
AmbleFest returns to central Ambleside from 25 to 27 September 2026 with craft beer, live music, street food and Sunday Country Day across three venues.