Friday 2nd October and Saturday 3rd October 2026
ST MARGARET’S GREEN HOP BEER FESTIVAL 2026
Friday 2 October | 4pm–11pm
Saturday 3 October | 12pm–11pm
Join us at our beautiful 800-year-old Grade I listed church in the heart of Rainham for two days of great beer, Kent food and live music.
With 24 cask ales – mostly Green Hop beers – Kent ciders, Kent wine, live entertainment and our Green Hop BBQ, this is a proper celebration of Kent’s brewing and hop-growing heritage.
24 CASK ALES – MOSTLY GREEN HOP
Green Hop beers are made using freshly harvested hops rather than dried hops, creating distinctive seasonal beers that can only really be enjoyed at this time of year.
Alongside our 24 cask ales, you’ll find Kent ciders, Kent wine, soft drinks and alcohol-free options.
EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH OF MAGGIE’S ALE
Be among the first to try Maggie’s Ale – our very own beer, launched exclusively at the festival and only available in Rainham.
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Friday
4.00–4.45pm – China Soul: Acoustic Set
4.45–5.15pm – Meet the Brewer
5.15–6.00pm – China Soul: Acoustic Set
6.00–6.45pm – Cockney Singalong
7.15–8.00pm – Cockney Singalong
8.30–9.15pm – The Dead Pelicans
9.45–10.30pm – The Dead Pelicans
Music continues between live sets.
Saturday
12.00–12.45pm – The Cockney Knight
1.15–2.00pm – The Cockney Knight
2.30–3.30pm – Marvellous Mo & The Backline Ferrets
4.00–5.00pm – Marvellous Mo & The Backline Ferrets
5.00pm – Hog Roast is served
6.00–6.45pm – China Soul with full band
7.15–8.00pm – China Soul with full band
9.00–9.45pm – Unit 48
10.15–11.00pm – Unit 48
Music continues between live sets.
GREEN HOP BBQ
Our Green Hop BBQ will be serving Kent sausages and Kent burgers throughout Friday and Saturday.
On Saturday, there’s also a Hog Roast served from 5pm.
YOUR £15 TICKET INCLUDES
• Festival pint glass to take home
• Festival beer menu
• Your first pint
• Live music and entertainment
Tickets are £15 per person, per day.
Capacity is limited, so advance booking is strongly recommended.
STRICTLY 18+ | CHALLENGE 25 | PHOTO ID MAY BE REQUIRED
OPENING TIMES
Friday 2 October: 4pm–11pm
Saturday 3 October: 12pm–11pm
Saturday last admission: 7pm
GETTING HERE
St Margaret’s Church
High Street
Rainham
Gillingham
Kent
ME8 7JH
We’re within easy walking distance of Rainham railway station and the main local bus routes.
NO LAGER. WE CHECKED…
THIS IS A BEER FESTIVAL.
RAISING FUNDS FOR ST MARGARET’S
St Margaret’s Green Hop Beer Festival is a fundraising event organised by Acts Six Ltd, the wholly owned trading subsidiary of St Margaret’s Church, Rainham, to raise funds in support of the church and its work in the local community.
St Margaret’s Church, Rainham is a registered charity (Charity No. 1134849).
Thank you for supporting St Margaret’s – and cheers!
Tickets go on sale at 8pm Monday 17th August 2026