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Faversham streets decorated with hop garlands during festival weekend

Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September 2026 · Free main festival

Faversham Hop Festival 2026

Your independent guide to the music, Kentish beer, streets and venues of festival weekend.

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When5–6 September
WhereFaversham town centre
EntryFree
Latest check13 July 2026

Kent's hop weekend

Two days across the town

Faversham's annual Hop Festival celebrates the area's hop-growing and brewing heritage with music, Morris dancing, Kentish beer, stalls and events across the town centre. The main street festival is free to attend.

This guide separates confirmed 2026 information from details still awaiting publication, so old road closures or stage times are not presented as current.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Faversham Hop Festival 2026?

The Faversham Hop Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026, across Faversham town centre in Kent.

Is the Faversham Hop Festival free?

Yes. Entry to the main town-centre festival is free. Individual partner-venue events, travel, parking, camping, food and drink may carry their own charges.

Where is the Hop Festival held?

The festival is held across Faversham town centre, Kent ME13. Use the current official programme for final stage and operational locations.

Do I need tickets for the Hop Festival?

No ticket is needed for the main festival. Some Fringe gigs at partner venues are ticketed and are marked with a booking link on their own event page.

How do I get to the Faversham Hop Festival and where can I park?

Faversham railway station is about a 10-minute walk from Market Place. Parking, camping and road arrangements can change, so check the official 2026 information before travel.

Is the Hop Festival family friendly?

The street festival welcomes families. Check the 2026 programme for confirmed children's activities and contact individual venues about access needs.

Independent guide

Faversham.info is not the festival organiser. Final operational notices and bookings should be checked on the official festival website.