Events

Set in the Kent countryside, Bleangate Brewery is blessed with fields surrounded by ancient oak woodlands. The brewery taproom and shop, 'The Cathedral', is a special place to worship the product of the bine and the grain, a wonderful place to stop by for a glass or two of beer, a takeaway or join the faithful at Firkins at Full Moon, our monthly gatherings.

Firkins at Full Moon events include a range of live music, and other entertainment. Click below to be added to the mailing list for regular monthly newsletters.

Upcoming Events

Date
Friday, 25th September 2026

Time
open 4pm, music 7pm, close 10pm

Firkins at Full Moon in September 2026

Please welcome the wonderful T&T.  Playing various styles including jazz, blues, folk, 70s pop.

Tony is a jazz guitarist who ran Margate jazz clubs and has played with various jazz musicians.

Tracey has played for Paul McCartney (end of world tour at Wembley Arena), toured with The Pogues and recorded with Alan Stivell, French rock harpist, recorded with Ron Kavana and Hans Benings who recorded with Ornette Coleman.

Tom and Jerry play guitar" — image created in Shedevrum

 

Full Moon details
Saturday, 26th September 5:49pm
Date
Saturday, 10th October 2026

Time
Bar open 10am

Green Hop Beer Festival

Join us in celebrating this year’s Kent hop harvest

Bar opens 10am

1pm Dead Horse Morris

4pm Live music from Callum Sutton

Free entry, all welcome!

Date
Friday, 23rd October 2026

Time
open 4pm, music 7pm, close 10pm
Full Moon details
Monday, 26th October 4:12am
Date
Friday, 6th November 2026

Time
Bar opens 4pm, bonfire lighting 6pm, close 10pm
Date
Friday, 27th November 2026

Time
open 4pm, music 7pm, close 10pm

Firkins at Full Moon in November 2026

More information to come!

Full Moon details
Tuesday, 24th November 2:43pm
Date
Wednesday, 23rd December 2026

Time
open 4pm, carols 6pm, Hoodners 8pm close 10pm
Full Moon details
Thursday, 24th December 1:28am
Cold Moon - super moon