We are proud to be the principal sponsor for the Faversham Hop Festival for another year. It will take place on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026.
The town, home to our historic brewery, comes alive with music across four stages and in our pubs and other venues throughout the town, along with a huge range of entertainment and activities for all the family to enjoy.
Scroll to find out how you can book a special Hop Festival Brewery Tour!
The Brewery Stage in Court Street, hosted by Shepherd Neame, will see 13 acts perform over the weekend from 10.35am on the Saturday and 10am on the Sunday.
Bands set to perform on the stage, located just outside the walls of Britain’s oldest brewer, include Taking Care of Vegas, Paragraph 1, Curb Pilots, FNKHAUS and Marylebone Jelly. There will also be a Hop Blessing ceremony on the Sunday morning to celebrate Faversham’s hop growing heritage and mark the end of the harvest.
The Brewery Stage in Court Street, hosted by Shepherd Neame, located just outside the brewery.
Our special Hop Festival tours will be available both days, including the exclusive chance for families to visit – something not offered the rest of the year.
A family tour for two adults and up to four children costs £37.50, and a traditional tour is priced at £23.50 per person. Mini tours will also be available for £18.50 per person.
Several of Shepherd Neame’s vintage vehicles will also feature in the morning parades through the town, which traditionally open each day of the festival.
This fun event is organised by not-for-profit company Community Heritage Events Ltd., on behalf of Swale Borough Council.
If you want to add a bit of extra fun to your day - this easy walk starts and finishes at the Brewery Shop in Court Street and takes you on a route, along roadways and pavements, around the nine Shepherd Neame pubs in this historic market town.
Length (approx): 2.5 miles
Time (approx): 1 hour (plus stopping/drinking time!)
