It will be nine days of cider tasting, making, parties, talks, workshops, and moreBristol Cider Week will be kicking off in the city this JulyBristol Cider Week will be kicking off in the city this July(Image: Bristol Cider Week)

The very first Bristol Cider Week is taking place this summer.

Founded by some of the leading names in the world of cider, it is said to be the first of its kind for the city, bringing with it a city-wide celebration of craft cider and perry to a selection of venues across Bristol.

As a cider-loving city, organisers are promising something they describe as being ‘like The Edinburgh Fringe, but for cider’ and ‘the Oktoberfest to cider’ with the event enabling cider drinkers to sample a selection of drinks as well as learn how they’re made.

Co-founder Dan Heath, who owns The Cider Box: Urban Cidery & Tap Room, said: “We’re tremendously excited to celebrate Bristol as the UK Capital of Cider.

“More cider is enjoyed here than in any other city in the world and we’re surrounded by the great cidermaking counties; Somerset, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, and Bristol is considered the ‘gateway’ where West Country cider flows into national culture. It’s time to raise a glass to this!””

Here’s everything we know about the event so far – from when and where it will be taking place, to the brands and cider makers on the line-up, other activities you can take part in, and how you can bag yourself a ticket…

What is Bristol Cider Week and when will it take place?Bristol Cider Week poster 2025Bristol Cider Week poster 2025(Image: Bristol Cider Week)

Brand new for 2025, Bristol Cider Week kicks off on Friday, July 25, and will be a nine-day celebration of ‘the South West’s most famous export’, spanning venues and producers from across Bristol and the region.

The aim is to showcase the city’s cider making – and drinking – heritage, as well as cider and perry producers and orchards, and what makes Bristol ‘the cider capital of the world’.

Activities across the nine days will include everything from parties, tastings and dinners, as well as talks, workshops and a city-wide cider trail.

The week will finish on Sunday, August 3, and will include a huge opening party on the SS Great Britain, which will feature meet-the-maker cider tasting sessions, eight pours of craft cider, fine cheese from local producers, and a chance to explore the iconic landmark after hours.

What and who is among the line-up?

Cider City – King Street takeover (July 26 & 27)

Cider City is described as combining a city centre block party on historic King Street with a city-wide cider trail encompassing many of Bristol’s most iconic venues.

The 2025 event will see special releases, tap takeovers, music and festivities along King Street’s rank of historic pubs and venues.

The official Cider City bar hosted by Bristol Old Vic will showcase some of the UK’s most exciting new ciders.

Other events include:

  • City-Wide Cider Trail (July 26-August 3)
  • Cider Salon – producer pours of fine and innovative cider at Trinity Centre (August 2)
  • Cider Makers Market at Wiper & True (August 3)
  • Closing Party at Far Orchard with Branch Cider (August 3)
  • More events still to be announced

Bristol Cider Week will showcase local cider and perry makers, orchards, and include tastings, talks, parties and moreBristol Cider Week will showcase local cider and perry makers, orchards, and include tastings, talks, parties and more(Image: Bristol Cider Week)

Bristol Cider Week is the brainchild of some of the leading cider missionaries from across the industry, including:

  • Gabe Cook – The Ciderologist, an award-winning global cider expert and regular on Sunday Brunch
  • Ed Gibson – Founder and cider maker at Bristol’s own Branch Cider and co-owner of The Apple Cider Boat
  • Dan Heath – Owner of The Cider Box: Urban Cidery & Tap Room
  • Tom Oliver – Founder of Oliver’s Cider and Cider Salon Bristol
  • Hannah Wallace – Club Manager at Bristol Cider Club Cider Salon Taskmaster, and cider campaigner

Hannah said: “Craft cider and perry are in the midst of a global renaissance, with more people developing a deep interest in the fruit, orchards, people, and culture that make it possible.

“Bristol Cider Week will bring the very best of this new wave of craft cider to the streets of our own city this summer.”

Ticket information

Tickets to Bristol Cider Week events are now on sale via bristolciderweek.co.uk with more fringe events being added in the coming weeks.

Ticket prices vary depending on the event. The opening party event is currently at a super early bird price of £20 per person, while the Cider Salon event is currently priced at £33.22 for standard entry.