Fyne Ales has revealed the first breweries confirmed for FyneFest 2026, the hugely popular Argyll festival coming at the end of May.
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Each summer, FyneFest takes over Fyne Ales’ brewery farm, bringing together beer, music, and food in a setting that gives the festival its unmistakable character.
There are long days, open skies, and a packed programme across the site. But the beer remains at the heart of the weekend.
The 2026 brewery line-up brings together long-standing FyneFest favourites alongside a strong wave of breweries appearing at the festival for the first time. The result is a broad, carefully balanced mix that reflects the depth and variety of independent brewing.
New additions this year include breweries from across the UK, from Liverpool’s Azvex Brewing and Birmingham’s Attic Brew Co, to Manchester’s Steelfish, Wales’ Wilderness, and Woodshedding Brew from Somerset.
FyneFest 2026 will also showcase breweries from Northern Ireland for the first time, with Bullhouse, Beer Hut, Heaney, Lacada, Modest Beer, and Mourne Mountains all making their FyneFest debuts
“Every year we try to introduce FyneFesters to new breweries, while also showcasing the incredible beer from breweries we’ve partnered with for years,” said Aidy Fenwick, head of marketing at Fyne Ales, and FyneFest’s beer co-ordinator.
“2026 is a year I’m particularly excited about — we’ve got beer coming from every corner of the UK, which is no small feat given our rural location. But when the weekend comes around and I finally get to put my feet up with a pint at the festival bar, it always reminds me why it’s worth it.”
The low- and no-alcohol beer line returns for 2026, with rotating beers all supplied by Cloudwater. This continues the festival’s commitment to offering high-quality options across the board.
More beer-focused announcements are still to come, including panel talks and a new collaborative project with Yakima Chief Hops, alongside further music and food reveals.
With its mix of standout beer, live music, great food, and a setting unlike anywhere else, FyneFest 2026 is already shaping up to be one to watch.
What you need to know
FyneFest takes place between 29th and 31st May at Achadunan, Cairndow, Argyll PA26 8BJ. Confirmed breweries (so far) are: Amity, Attic, Azvex, Beer Hut, Brew York, Bullhouse, Burning Sky, Closet Brewing, Cloudwater, Cold Town, Heaney, Kernel, Lacada, Lakes, Left Handed Giant, Modest, Moonwake, Mourne Mountains, Red Willow, Siren, Steelfish, Stenroth, Thornbridge, Two By Two, Wilderness, Wiper & True, Woodshedding. Find out more at fynefest.com
