September 2026 ✦ Guildford Cricket Club ✦ 70+ local producers ✦ 4 sessions across 2 days ✦ Live music all day ✦ Tasting talks — prebook now ✦ Guildford Bake Competition ✦ Family friendly · All ages welcome ✦ Tickets from £15 ✦ Early bird £12 until 1 July ✦September 2026 ✦ Guildford Cricket Club ✦ 70+ local producers ✦ 4 sessions across 2 days ✦ Live music all day ✦ Tasting talks — prebook now ✦ Guildford Bake Competition ✦ Family friendly · All ages welcome ✦ Tickets from £15 ✦ Early bird £12 until 1 July ✦
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What’s on

A celebration of Surrey’s best

From artisan breweries and distilleries to street food, live music and tasting talks, the Guildford Taste Festival has something for every palate and every age.

Artisan drink

Breweries, distilleries, vineyards, cider producers and soft drinks from across Surrey showcasing their finest.

Street food

A brilliant spread of local street food caterers, artisan food producers and sweet treats.

Tasting talks

Meet the makers in dedicated tasting tents. Prebook your place spaces are limited.

Live music

Local singer-songwriters perform throughout both days on the main stage.

Guildford Bake Competition

Junior and adult categories running across all sessions. Show off your baking skills — prebook your entry when buying tickets.

Children’s entertainment

Kids’ activities running throughout the day, a genuinely family-friendly event open to all ages.

Activity stalls

Local sports clubs and charities running have-a-go activities cricket, padel, football and more.

Artisan market

Browse local market stalls and producers showcasing handcrafted goods from across the region.

Picnic & relax

Plenty of seating and picnic areas to soak up the atmosphere mostly covered for all weathers.

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Tickets

Book your session

Limited to 1,500 per session sessions do sell out in advance. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Saturday 19th Sept

Saturday 19th Sept

Sunday 20th Sept

Sunday 20th Sept

Adult

Any session, Saturday or Sunday

£15

+ booking fee

Child (ages 6–17)

Any session, Saturday or Sunday

£5

+ booking fee

Children under 5

Go free — no ticket required

Free

Tasting talk add-on

Prebook per talk — additional cost covers the tasting

See Eventbrite

Good to know

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    The festival takes place mainly under marquees at the Railway End of Guildford Cricket Club’s Sports Ground on Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP.
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    No alcohol may be brought into the event. The festival is fully licensed there’s plenty to discover inside.

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    Please dress for September weather the venue is mostly covered but there are outdoor areas too.

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    All profits go to Guildford Cricket Club and local charities. Your ticket helps keep this community festival going.

Who’s showcasing

70+ Surrey artisan producers

The full list of producers, stall holders and exhibitors will be published here as confirmations come in. Check back for the latest additions.

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Get involved

Join the festival

Whether you’re a producer, performer, sponsor or volunteer — there’s a place for you at the Guildford Taste Festival.

Concessions

Showcase your artisan food, drink or market goods to thousands of Surrey residents over the weekend. Apply online with your RAMS and insurance documentation.

Entertainment

Perform on the main acoustic stage, run an activity stall or host a community workshop. Open to musicians, charities and local sports clubs. Detailed time tables and T&Cs available.

Sponsorship

Corporate packages and sponsorship opportunities available. Excellent visibility with a local, engaged audience of up to 5,000 visitors across the weekend. Packages listed on request.

Volunteer

Over 18 and enthusiastic about helping out? We need volunteers for guest welcoming, entrance management and general event support. A great way to gain event experience.

FAQ’s

Common Questions

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2026. There are four sessions across the weekend: two on Saturday (10:00–14:00 and 14:00–18:00) and two on Sunday (10:00–14:00 and 14:00–18:00).

At Guildford Cricket Club’s Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP. The festival takes place mainly under large marquees at the Railway End of the ground, with outdoor seating areas.

Adults £15 (+ booking fee), or £12 early bird until 1 July 2026. Children 6–17 are £5. Under 5s are completely free. There may be additional costs for tasting talks — these are listed on Eventbrite.

Sessions are limited to 1,500 people so we strongly advise buying in advance. We cannot guarantee ticket availability on the day or even in the weeks before. Tasting talks must be prebooked as spaces are extremely limited.

No alcohol may be brought into the event, as the festival is fully licensed to sell alcohol and we have the right to confiscate any alcohol brought in. Personal food is permitted, but with over 70 producers on site, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

Absolutely the Guildford Taste Festival is a family-friendly event open to all ages. We have dedicated children’s entertainment running throughout each session, activity stalls from local sports clubs and plenty of space to relax and picnic.

Well behaved dogs are welcome. Must be on a lead at all times.

The festival is mainly under cover, but please dress appropriately for September weather in case of cooler temperatures or rain. Seating is available both inside and outside the marquees.

About us

15 years of celebrating Surrey

“Built on the heritage of Guildford’s much-loved Beer Festival — now evolved to celebrate everything the region has to offer.”

The Guildford Taste Festival is the exciting new chapter in a story that began 15 years ago. Guildford Cricket Club’s Beer Festival became one of the area’s most-loved annual events, drawing up to 5,000 visitors across its final weekend and raising vital funds for the club and local charities.

The new Taste Festival keeps everything that made the Beer Festival special, the community spirit, the brilliant atmosphere, the local producers and opens it up to the very best Surrey has to offer across food, drink and artisan goods.

The event is owned and organised by Guildford Cricket Club Ltd and managed by Barnett Creative. All profits go directly to GCC and to local charities.

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Years of Guildford Beer Festival heritage

5,000

Peak weekend attendance at the GBF

70+

Local artisan producers at GTF 2026

100%

Of profits to GCC & local charities