BEERS IN THE BARN
What? Again? That’s right, we’re back again with another incredible day of beer, cider, live music and street food!
On 25th April 2026 get involved with an amazing selection of craft beers, live music and some delicious street food on our 300 year old barn.
What people say about Beers in the Barn
“Had a smashing time at the beer festival last week 😎 lovely venue, great atmosphere and service was tops. Highly recommended”
What’s the deal?
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Craft Beer
An unmissable selection of beers from local breweries. Look out for special edition beers only available at Beers in the Barn.
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Live Music
Put on your dancing shoes and get down to a selection of local bands.
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Street Food
From tacos to bao buns, enjoy an exciting choice of street food from our local suppliers.
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Real Ale & Cider
The Real Ale tent is back serving even more Real Ale and Cider.
Get on board
All our tickets include entrance to the festival for your chosen session, live music and a limited edition festival glass.
Craft Beer
Escapist Brew Co
We just can’t keep them away!
Brewing bangin', hop forward craft beers in the West Sussex countryside. Currently serving predominantly their craft beer bar, The Escapist in Chichester city centre. Come and check us out if you're on the south coast.
More breweries to be announced…
Real Ale & Cider
The Real Ale tent is back showcasing an exciting selection of local and small-batch brewers, offering a taste of the finest ales and ciders Hampshire has to offer.
Breweries to be announced…
Live music
Emilie Lierre
Emilie is an independent, grass roots and quintessential folk song/songwriter, living in her van, playing music anywhere from stage to fire side.
Her new album "The Road to Power" is a one take, live studio performance taking you on a journey of empowerment, wonder and self-discovery.
Absuma
Absuma is an alternative rock band from Littlehampton. Gritty. Joyful. Rough around the edges.
“If the B52s and Fleetwood Mac shared a beach hut on Littlehampton seafront and let it out to Neil Young and his hippy mates” - SPUN RECORDS
Unsigned. DIY. Getting better gigs, festival slots, recording more music. Archiving the journey so far on their YouTube channel.
Expect singalongs, wholesome moments, psychedelia, guitar solos, silliness and seriousness. You really have to experience it to understand.
Friends since school. Couples in the band (what could go wrong). History. NEW MEMORIES.
Classical guitar lessons, growing up in smokey pubs, dad's a drummer. IT ALL ENDS WITH ABSUMA.
The Repeat Offenders
We are a power house of a band! High energy every time we play! The crowd will vibe & thrive off the fun we have playing together & for you!
The Black Barn regulars are guaranteed to rock your night!
The Wildcat Wailers
With a dazzling combination of leopard print and boisterous beats, The Wildcat Wailers are an electrifying band that’ll have you on your feet all night long. Fusing the infectious rhythms of rockabilly with the undeniable swagger of rock 'n' roll, this sensational group never fails to keep the dance floor boppin' and jivin', offering an exhilarating mix of original tracks and crowd-pleasing classics.
The Wildcat Wailers have taken their electrifying live shows across the South Coast and beyond, captivating audiences with their eclectic style of rock and roll. From vibrant festivals to intimate parties, their engaging stage presence and undeniable charisma have made them a highly sought-after act in the music scene. Their energetic performances radiate a palpable enthusiasm that transforms any event into a celebration, leaving listeners craving more.
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STREET
FOOD
We’ve got the perfect beer snacks with a selection of outstanding street food vendors serving a delicious selection all day.
More vendors coming soon…
How to get there
The Black Barn is situated on Hayling Island opposite the Lidl and is a short 7 minute walk from the bus stop on the 30 and 31 bus routes.
The Portsmouth to Hayling ferry is a great option for those cycling from the city.
We also have some very limited parking at the venue, although who wants to drive to a beer festival?
Several taxi firms operate around the island however we do recommend booking well in advance.
Barn Door Events Ltd accepts no responsibility for any items or vehicles left on the premises.
Frequently asked questions
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Included with our standard ticket is entry for 1 session of Beers in the Barn 2026, an exclusive festival tasting glass and 2 beer tokens to get your started.
Our “One for All” ticket gets you entry for 1 session, an exclusive festival glass and unlimited pours of beers for the duration of the session.
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Each session is 5.5 hours long, plenty of time to drink beer, chat, dance and enjoy some local street food.
Please Note: All bars will stop serving 10 minutes before the end of the session.
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Beer can only be purchased with our token system. Tokens will be available from our barn bar and can be purchased with all major debit cards.
Individual bars will show the number of tokens required for each beer.
“All for one” ticket holders don’t need to buy tokens simply show your wristband to get unlimited pours.
Tokens / wristbands cannot be redeemed for food or merchandise.
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If you are fortunate enough to look close to or under the age of 18 our staff may ask you for valid ID when you collect your wristband.
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So it looks like Beers in the Barn isn’t the event for you.
We will have a small house bar serving a limited selection of soft drinks and wines but please note the “All for One” wristband cannot be used to purchase items from this bar.
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The venue is situated on Hayling Island and is a short 7 minute walk from the bus stop on the 30 and 31 bus routes.
The Portsmouth to Hayling ferry is a great option for those cycling from the city.
We also have some very limited parking at the venue, although who wants to drive to a beer festival?
Several taxi firms operate around the island however we do recommend booking well in advance.
Barn Door Events Ltd accepts no responsibility for any items or vehicles left on the premises.
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Unfortunately not, in order to avoid any disruption for our customers and for your dogs we ask that all pets are left safely at home.
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Our event is 18+ only.
As this is primarily a beer festival and a bar environment we cannot have anyone under the age of 18 at the venue.
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Due to the nature of the venue being situated on a working farm we cannot guarantee that all areas can be accessed by wheelchair.
If you have any concerns for specific requirements please don’t hesitate to contact us.