“Reading has one of the best beer scenes in the country” StageCraft will return to Reading in 2026

Dolphin Brewery’s Andy Barnes is helping organise Stage Craft 2026

When Dolphin Brewery’s Andy Barnes helped launch StageCraft at South Street earlier this year, he hoped Reading’s growing beer scene would finally get the celebration of its breweries that it deserved.

The sold out event was a fusion of beers, wines, and ciders, perfect for savouring alongside some of the finest street food around. It was a sold-out success, so it’s no surprise that work is in place to bring it back next year.

Andy says: “Reading has one of the best beer scenes in the country, and it really deserves an amazing craft beer festival. We think StageCraft is that, and we are massively looking forward to it.

“Next year is going to be a great event.”

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