Celtic Beer Festival Returns to St Austell Brewery with a new preview night for 2025
- Guild Secretary
- Sep 4
- 3 min read
Early Bird tickets on sale from 11am, Friday 5th September
One of Cornwall’s biggest and most popular charitable beer festivals is back and this year, there’s even more to raise a glass to. St Austell Brewery has announced the return of its iconic Celtic Beer Festival taking place on Saturday 22nd November 2025. For the first time ever, festivalgoers can enjoy a special preview night on Friday 21st November, offering a behind-the-scenes experience at the historic brewery.
For over two decades, thousands of people from across Cornwall and beyond have gathered at the brewery for a day of great beer, live music, and community spirit - all in aid of charity.
The 2025 festival will feature more than a hundred beers from breweries across the South West and further afield. From hoppy IPAs to rich stouts, there’ll be something for every palate as well as a lively line-up of musical performances throughout the day.
All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to the St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust, which supports local charities, good causes, and individuals in need across the region. Last year’s festival raised over £12,000, with more than 1,300 attendees enjoying a day of beer discovery and entertainment.
New for 2025, the preview night on Friday 21st November offers a relaxed evening for beer enthusiasts to beat the crowds, sample exclusive brews, and meet the brewery’s talented brewing team.
Early Bird Saturday tickets - the lowest priced and limited in number - go on sale at 11am on Friday 5th September. All remaining tickets, including for Friday’s preview night, will be available from 11am on Friday 19th September. A limited number of tickets may be available on the door, but advance booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Thanks to the generosity of individuals, communities, pubs, and organisations, the Charitable Trust raised over £145,000 last year with every penny going back into local communities where it’s needed most. With the addition of the new preview evening, this year’s festival aims to raise more than ever for this vital cause.
To find out more and book your tickets from 5th September, visit: https://www.staustellbrewery.co.uk/celtic-beer-festival.
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About St Austell Brewery
Independent, family-owned St Austell Brewery was established in Cornwall in 1851.
Fast forward 174 years, and the company’s range of award-winning beers - including Tribute pale ale, Proper Job IPA and korev lager - are available in pubs and supermarkets nationwide.
Hot on the heels of the rebrand of its much-loved Proper Job IPA in March 2024 and the launch of its first ever no/low beer in Proper Job 0.5% in October 2024, St Austell Brewery took another huge step in reimagining its identity and values for generations to come.
In June 2025, the business revealed its evolved brand story - a new brand identity, values, and an evolved sustainability plan - taking pride in its rich history whilst embracing a commitment to its ambitions for the future.
The business owns over 160 pubs and inns across the West Country - including managed houses and tenancies.
It also operates two breweries, in St Austell and Warmley, near Bath (Hare Brewery), having acquired fellow West Country brewer, Bath Ales in 2016, as well as holding a minority share in Harbour Brewing Company.
With a network of six distribution centres across the West Country - from St Columb to Wimborne - the company is the leading drinks wholesale company in the South West.
For more information, see https://www.staustellbrewery.co.uk/ or contact:
Communications team
Charlotte Turner
Press Officer
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