Upcoming events
From live music & DJ sets to community events & workshops - there’s something for everyone!
Wordsmash: Poetry & Spoken Word
Every second Wednesday of the month Stu Goodwin hosts a night of sharing through poetry & spoken word. Join us to share your words or just come and enjoy others.
The Hop Yard Pub Quiz
Every second Thursday of the month is The Hop Yard Pub Quiz hosted by our resident brainiac Adam.
Hop Yard Fridays: DJ Sets Every Friday
Every Friday night we hand the decks to different DJ’s with different sounds. House, Jungle, Garage and every dance genre inbetween. Free entry.
Pressed Flower Art Workshop
Come along to a cosy, creative workshop and make a pressed flower card or a picture in a mount for framing - a unique gift!
Live at the Yard with Folkadelix & The Yard Boys
We are excited to announce local favourite Folkedelix for Novembers Live at the Yard! Folkedelix will be joining us for a night of foot-stomping folk, gypsy, jazz and latin music from around the world! With support from The Yard Boys!
Folk Night
Every third Wednesday is Folk Night. Bring your instrument and join in or just come and enjoy the music.
Unlocked: Latin, Tribal & House
Resident DJ Clara De Luna hosts an evening celebrating dance through latin, tribal & house music. Free cacao and diffused essential oils to lift the vibe.
Free entry.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
The big day is fast approaching, and the Forest Rose Flowers fairies are wreathing their little Christmas socks off! Come and join us in our workshop to learn how to make your own slice of festive fabulousness!
Open Deck: Bring Your Own Vinyl Night
Love vinyl records? Bring down your favourites to hear on our sound system, sell the ones you don’t listen to anymore and find new gems!
Hop Yard Fridays: DJ Sets Every Friday
Every Friday night we hand the decks to different DJ’s with different sounds. House, Jungle, Garage and every dance genre inbetween. Free entry.
Piano Nite
Stu Goodwin hosts an evening around the piano. Any age, any skill level, any style - everyone is welcome to come and play. Or simply come and enjoy the music.
Hop Jam: Community Jam Session
Every first Thursday of the month is Hop Jam. Local musicians come together and jam on the Hop Yard stage. Everyone is welcome - sign up on the night. Come join in or just come enjoy the music.
Kangaroo Moon Live
We are excited to announce local favourites - Kangaroo Moon - will be back at the Hop Yard this December!
Kangaroo Moon weave many strands from world, rock, folk and ambient with acoustic and electronic influences into a funky, psychedelic, heart lifting wall of sound. Trancey and richly melodic, listeners experience a sound which unites body and soul in deep joyful elemental dance. Their sheer commitment and skill involved in wooing an audience to fly is inspiring and evocative.
Felt Your Christmas Stockings Workshop
The big day is fast approaching, and the Forest Rose Flowers fairies are wreathing their little Christmas socks off! Come and join us in our workshop to learn how to make your own slice of festive fabulousness!
The Hop Yard Christmas House Party
Guest list only party celebrating our Hop Yard OGs! Send us a DM or email hello@hopyardbrewing.co.uk to sign up!
Forest Row Jazz Club: Sarah Homer & friends
Sarah Homer & friends returns for a Christmas Special of Forest Row Jazz Club this December!
Sarah Homer is a musician & composer, specialising in clarinet, bass clarinet and double bass. After studying at the Royal College of Music, she spent a year as principal clarinet in the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra before building a career in theatre, collaborating with leading composers and performing at the National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe and Sadler’s Wells. Her extensive credits include Matthew Bourne’s Play Without Words and Edward Scissorhands, as well as international tours with Gavin Friday and the Man Seezer.
Christmas Carols with Kate Valentine
An evening of festive carols led by Kate Valentine of the Singing Mama’s!
Wordsmash: Poetry & Spoken Word
Every second Wednesday of the month Stu Goodwin hosts a night of sharing through poetry & spoken word. Join us to share your words or just come and enjoy others.
The Super Mega Biggest Christmas Quiz Ever
This Christmas, our quiz worlds collide as Jonny Lewis and Adam join forces for a once a year mega quiz!
Blooming Bubbles: Festive Bouquet Workshop
Heading to some fabulous parties over Christmas and want to wow your hosts with something stunning? A bouquet is always a winner, but a bouquet with added bubbles... well, that's next level! Join us to find out how to turn a simple bottle of fizz into a show‑stopping festive gift, that's guaranteed to impress.
Christmas Market Fundraiser in Aid Of Forest Row Festival
Christmas market fundraiser with local & artisan vendors in aid of Forest Row Festival!
The Forest Row Festival has been bringing people together for over 20 years. It’s a chance to enjoy live music, have fun with friends and family, and celebrate the wonderful community we’re part of.
The festival is run by volunteers who give hundreds of hours of their own time to make it happen. We do it because we believe in what the festival brings to Forest Row, and we want it to continue for years to come.
Second Sunday: Acoustic Jam Session
Born from our Hop Jam session - every Second Sunday of the month we come together for an acoustic jam session. Bring your instruments and join in - it’s a super relaxed vibe, everyone is welcome.
Folk Night
Every third Wednesday is Folk Night. Bring your instrument and join in or just come and enjoy the music.
Piano Nite
Stu Goodwin hosts an evening around the piano. Any age, any skill level, any style - everyone is welcome to come and play. Or simply come and enjoy the music.
Boogie Down: Funk, Soul & Boogie!
DJ Zoot Moir presents a night of Funk, Soul & Boogie!
70s & 80s | Rare Grooves | Vinyl Only
New Years Eve 2026: Through The Looking Glass
You’re invited to step through the looking glass this New Year’s Eve and enter Wonderland.
The Mad Hatter’s party is in full swing and there’s no telling what you’ll find when you step through the looking glass. With DJs, drinks deals and a night of curious celebrations, we’ll be counting down to 2027 in true Hop Yard style.
Come dressed as your favourite Wonderland character, or create your own wonderfully peculiar alter ego. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged. Will you follow the White Rabbit? Sit down for tea with the Mad Hatter? Find yourself face to face with the Queen of Hearts?
There’s only one way to find out… follow the rabbit, pass through the looking glass and lose yourself in Wonderland.
Don’t be late for this very important date…
Second Sunday: Acoustic Jam Session
Born from our Hop Jam session - every Second Sunday of the month we come together for an acoustic jam session. Bring your instruments and join in - it’s a super relaxed vibe, everyone is welcome.
Mampi Swift Extended Set
We’re absolutely buzzing to announce that Ring The Alarm is back - and this time, we’re bringing in none other than drum & bass pioneer Mampi Swift!
Mampi Swift is a true drum & bass legend, starting in the early 90s and making his mark with his distinctive production style and highly technical DJ sets. In 1997, he founded Charge Recordings, which became a major player in the scene.
Known for his signature double-drop style, Mampi’s high energy sets and trailblazing productions have made him one of D'n'B's most respected figures.
WET FELTED LANTERN WORKSHOP
Discover the art of wet felting as you transform soft wool fibres into a beautiful, unique lantern. Experiment with colours, textures and patterns to create a glowing piece of handmade art, perfect for adding warmth and atmosphere to your home.
Hop Yard Fridays: DJ Sets Every Friday
Every Friday night we hand the decks to different DJ’s with different sounds. House, Jungle, Garage and every dance genre inbetween. Free entry.
Hop Jam: Jam Session
Every first Thursday of the month is Hop Jam. Local musicians come together and jam on the Hop Yard stage. Everyone is welcome - sign up on the night. Come join in or just come enjoy the music.
The Rocky Horror Halloween Party
Madness takes it’s toll… this Halloween, Hop Yard is going full Rocky Horror!
Starting early with a sing along screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, then DJs will be taking over for a night of dancing, outrageous costumes & halloween fun!
Fancy dress - drinks specials - costume competition
Hop Yard Fridays: DJ Sets Every Friday
Every Friday night we hand the decks to different DJ’s with different sounds. House, Jungle, Garage and every dance genre inbetween. Free entry.
Piano Nite
Stu Goodwin hosts an evening around the piano. Any age, any skill level, any style - everyone is welcome to come and play. Or simply come and enjoy the music.
Boogie down: Funk, Soul & Boogie
DJ Zoot Moir present a night of funk, soul and boogie!
Hop Yard Fridays: Feel Good House with Damion B
Every Friday night we hand the decks to different DJ’s with different sounds. House, Jungle, Garage and every dance genre inbetween. Free entry.
Folk Night
Every third Wednesday is Folk Night. Bring your instrument and join in or just come and enjoy the music.
Unlocked: Latin, Tribal & House
Resident DJ Clara De Luna hosts an evening celebrating dance through latin, tribal & house music. Free cacao and diffused essential oils to lift the vibe.
Free entry.
Hop Yard Fridays: House, Garage & D’n’B
Every Friday night we hand the decks to different DJ’s with different sounds. House, Jungle, Garage and every dance genre inbetween. Free entry.
Wordsmash: Poetry & Spoken Word
Every second Wednesday of the month Stu Goodwin hosts a night of sharing through poetry & spoken word. Join us to share your words or just come and enjoy others.
Second Sunday: Acoustic Jam Session
Born from our Hop Jam session - every Second Sunday of the month we come together for an acoustic jam session. Bring your instruments and join in - it’s a super relaxed vibe, everyone is welcome.
DJ Luck & MC Neat Live
Get Busy presents iconic UK Garage duo DJ Luck & MC Neat! Defining a generation of UK dance music fans, the duo rose to success with three consecutive UK Top 10 hits, in the late 90s. More than two decades on, their influence remains undeniable, with their timeless tracks continuing to ignite dancefloors.
Live at the Yard with Pascoe
We are excited to announce we will be joined by Pascoe for October’s Live at the Yard!
The Hop Yard Pub Quiz
Every second Thursday of the month is The Hop Yard Pub Quiz hosted by our resident brainiac Adam.
Forest Row Jazz Club: Autumn Edition
Forest Row Jazz Club is excited to welcome acclaimed pianist, composer and educator Andrea Vicari. Andrea has established herself as one of the UK's leading jazz pianists, with eight critically acclaimed albums, international festival appearances, and collaborations with jazz greats including Eddie Harris, Art Farmer and Claude Deppa. A prolific composer commissioned by the BBC, Arts Council and leading jazz organisations, Andrea brings a wealth of creativity and experience to every performance.
Equally respected as a performer and educator, she is Professor of Jazz at Trinity Laban Conservatoire and founder of the Dordogne International Jazz Summer School. Join us for an evening of outstanding musicianship, inventive improvisation and world-class contemporary jazz from one of Britain's finest jazz artists.
Baka Beyond Live
We are excited to welcome live afro-celtic dance band Baka Beyond this Autumn!
For over 30 years, Baka Beyond has been blending African and Celtic music into an electrifying mix that’s got everyone dancing! Their music isn’t just about beats; it’s about bridging cultures and spreading joy.
Inspired by the Baka Pygmies of Cameroon, Baka Beyond doesn’t just play their music – they live it. Martin Cradick and Su Hart, the brains behind the band, were so moved by the Baka’s spirit during their first visit to the Cameroon rainforest that they knew they had to share it with the world.
Hop Yard Fridays: Garage & d’n’B with Overtone
Every Friday night we hand the decks to different DJ’s with different sounds. House, Jungle, Garage and every dance genre inbetween. Free entry.
Hop Jam: Jam Session
Every first Thursday of the month is Hop Jam. Local musicians come together and jam on the Hop Yard stage. Everyone is welcome - sign up on the night. Come join in or just come enjoy the music.
Open Deck: Bring Your Own Vinyl Night
Love vinyl records? Bring down your favourites to hear on our sound system, sell the ones you don’t listen to anymore and find new gems!
Piano Nite
Stu Goodwin hosts an evening around the piano. Any age, any skill level, any style - everyone is welcome to come and play. Or simply come and enjoy the music.
Emma’s Flower Power Birthday Party
You are invited to join us to celebrate Emma, from Forest Rose Flowers, 60th birthday with us!