Rail Ale 2026

It’s time to get your tickets for Rail Ale, the most atmospheric music and beer festival in the country. 

The 2026 Festival takes place from Thursday 14^th May to Sunday 17^th May with some great live music lined up.  As well as the music, there will be a huge selection of over 400 beers and ciders, gins and spirits, wines and fizz and – of course – the Rail Ale trains. 

Kicking off the music at Thursday’s Rail Ale Party Night will be Badness, the UK's #1 Madness Tribute band, re-living the "Dance Crazy" days of the late 70s and early 80s. On Friday ABBA Party Band will bring the iconic sounds of the Swedish pop legends to life.  Headlining Rail Ale on Saturday night will be Calling Planet Earth, the ultimate 80s experience that defines a decade. The 2026 Festival will come to a close on Sunday with a tribute to the best of country, The Luke Combs Experience. 

Festival goers can buy tickets for each session of the Festival – or treat themselves to a four-day Rail Ale Weekend Pass, which includes entry to Rail Ale Party Night on Thursday 14^th  May and Nashville @ The Roundhouse on Sunday 17^th May. 

Want to make your Festival experience even more special?  Camper van, caravan and tent pitches are available for all four nights of the Rail Ale Festival – you can book your overnight stay alongside your Festival entry tickets.  Pitches are available on a first come, first served basis. 

For more information on the event, please visit www.railalefestival.com.