OPENING HOURS
The festival will be open 6-11pm on Friday 11th July and 12-11pm on Saturday 12th July 2025. Comedians will be on stage from 7.30pm on Friday but we will have music beforehand. Music will start from 1pm on Saturday.
SEATING
The event will be under cover in a marquee. Be prepared for our changeable weather and bring a spare layer.
The Friday night comedy is fully seated. There are some chairs and tables available on the Saturday.
CANCELLATION
The event will go ahead in the rain. For other unforeseen circumstances we will postpone the event, see terms.
FOOD
A variety of vendors will be offering food at the event site.
SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted in the marquee or on the main site (grass), but a nearby smokers area will be provided. Please use the bins for cigarette butts.
DRINKS
As well as a selection of beer and cider, the bar will be offering a small range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Festival cask ale and cider costs £5.00 per pint with halves for £2.50. Craft beer will cost £6 per pint and £3 per half pint and £4 for two-thirds. We will operate a cashless/token bar. Savings on advance tokens and entry are available.
ENTRY
Tickets for the Friday Comedy Night are £20 in advance with a small booking fee. Note this event is limited to 300 guests and usually sells out in advance. Entry on Saturday is from £12, with limited tickets available, to cover the bands and beer glass but check out our advance ticket offers.
The festival is not-for-profit and any profits will go to charity or funding and growing further Berkhamsted beer, music and comedy festivals.
DISABLED FACILITIES
The beer festival will be at the Kitcheners Field. There is wheelchair access and a disabled toilet.
DOGS AND CHILDREN
Well behaved dogs on leads and supervised children are allowed. The comedy material is adult in nature so not suitable for children. Due to limited space, pushchairs will not be allowed in the marquee at any time or under 18s after 7pm. However, we will provide a gazebo buggy park. The Saturday music can be loud for both children or dogs. Please be aware of this for four legged friends and bring ear defenders for children.
CAR PARKING
There is nearby parking in the Railway Station. Please use public transport if you intend to drink alcohol; the event is just 5 minutes walk from the station.
VOLUNTEERS
We rely on a team of enthusiastic volunteers to help run our events. Please email us if you would like to join the team.
Our core committee is as follows:
Nigel Oseland - Co-founder
Chris Thornton - Head Bar Manager
Amelia Lambert - Front of House
Shona Collingwood - Catering Manager
Emma Norrington - Eco Berko Green Team
Maggie Procopi - Co-founder
Mark Edgar - Tech
Anna Swannell - Music/MC
Jane Keenan - Sponsorship
Thanks to Iain Smith, Mark Ward, Ben Champniss, Emma Sherrington and others for the images.
This year's charities:
With special thanks to all our sponsors:
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Berkhamsted Beer, Comedy & Music Festival is a not-for-profit event run by unpaid volunteers with all profits going to charity.
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