Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival

25/04/2026

Here's some of the highlights from yesterday. We'd like to give a huge thanks to everyone who came along and supported the festival yesterday.

Here's what you missed. A huge shout out to Handsome Dan & The Mavericks who really made the festival rock, the amazingly talented Richard Ford for his acoustic set.
Finally a massive thanks to Callum Beresford who travelled all the way from London last night to be with us.

There's still plenty of beer left and lots to look forward to today. Come along and drink us dry!

Our doors open from midday and tickets can be purchased both in advance or on the door. Don't miss out! , ,

25/04/2026

**Tram train update** We have been in contact with Supertram. You WILL be able to visit the festival using Tram-Train today and the bus replacement service which is operating between Parkgate and Meadowhall South. However, there are works affecting the line from 5:00pm onwards.

The last Trams departing from the Tram Train station will be: 5:20 (towards Rotherham), and 5:39 (towards Sheffield). After this time, please use the bus stop to access the replacement service via Magna's pedestrian entrance (via Sheffield Road). More details and timetable information can be found here:

Please note the X3 bus service between , and is operating its normal Saturday service.

Please note that Travel South Yorkshire have provided the following update regarding accessing the Rotherham Real Ale & Music Festival. The Tram Train service

25/04/2026

Are you coming to today to cheer on the Rotherham Titans Rugby Club in their quest for promotion? Heading to the New York Stadium to see Rotherham United Football Club?

Complete your matchday experience with a choice of 130 different , , and . It takes just three minutes to get to Magna Science Adventure Centre via tram from Rotherham Town Centre. Whether you are celebrating or commiserating, there's lots to enjoy on our final day of the festival!

Coming up today:
- Maltby Miners' Welfare Band
- The sensational Leathernecks

An in our snooker room, an evening with Ashley Carty.

Tickets available in advance and on the door. Don't miss out!

Our doors open again at Midday today.

25/04/2026

In our Snooker4All Academy visitors have been testing their skills with our colour challenge. Pot all six colours in the fastest time. Callum Beresford managed to complete this feat in just 28 seconds!

24/04/2026

Here's the list of the Rotherham CAMRA champion beers!

24/04/2026

Check out this amazing video from LensGo Visual Media who captured some of the highlights from yesterday!

Who's coming today?

23/04/2026

Right on cue – real ale and music festivals returns 🍻

23/04/2026

23/04/2026

Highlights from day one of the Rotherham Real Ale & Music Festival 2026.

Featuring music provided by Maltby Miners Welfare Band.

Who's coming down today to celebrate St George's Day in style?

23/04/2026

Happy St George's Day - and what better way to celebrate our patron than heading down to Magna Science Adventure Centre and treating yourself to some of the finest choices of English Ale in the land.

So, what's happening today?

- Entertainment provided by the Soul sensations Funky Business in the Main Hall.
- Test your skills with our in the Games Room
- Snooker4All Academy continues its programme of activities with snooker coach Ian Williamson, who will be on hand to offer hints and tips to improve your game.

Sample your way through our champion list, or enjoy our fine selection of , , and .

The bars open from 6pm until 11pm.

Pictures from yesterday's opening to follow - in meantime, we've delved into our archives to bring you this pic of our festival mascot, Baa'sil from our "legendary" 2008 festival!