Saturday 28th February 2026 :: Devizes Corn Exchange
In collaboration with The Pourhouse, The Southgate Inn and Stealth Brewery, expect a huge selection of wintery ales, craft beer and ciders from the country’s best independent breweries. DOCA adds great music and cabaret into the mix, with ‘A Call from Tomorrow’, ‘Wholesome Trio’ and ‘Talk in Code’ already confirmed. With a quieter session in the afternoon and something a little more upbeat in the evening, you can choose either a relaxed or more lively experience.
Festival of Winter Ales is a key fundraising event, supporting DOCA’s free programme of events. Come along and support us, snap up a fantastic raffle prize and have some quality time with friends.
The event will run in two sessions across the day: Early (11am-5pm) and Late (5:30-11pm), with a tasty selection of hot pies and savouries provided by local suppliers.
Join us in support of Devizes’ programme of free events, enjoyed year-round by audiences from across the South West and beyond. Cheers!
Tickets available on the door!
Check out our full programme here
Beers, Ales and Cider
Early Session
Amy Irvine
Amy, singing is about connection, expression, and being fully present in the moment.
Music has become a way of showing her daughter the value of following your passions and finding the courage to put yourself out there.
John E. Wright, a fantastic guitarist, singer, and songwriter, accompanies Amy on guitar.
A Call from Tomorrow
Ollie and Lou are ‘A call from tomorrow’, a duo band from Wiltshire formed in the summer of 2025. Their sound is a mix of soft indie and rock, playing a selection of originals and covers from past and present.
Cabaret
The legendary Social Club is back at the Winter Ales Festival with their own riotous, fabulous pub landlady Leggie Bitchell. Expect stunning acts to blow away the winter blues. Coupled with a lovely pint & pie and mash what more could you wish for?
We have a world class line up for you, incredible skills and hilarious comedy. Just don’t make Leggie tell you to get out of her pub!
Late Session
The Wholesome Soul Trio
The Wholesome Soul Trio provide a classic playlist of soul and funk with improvised solos. The guitar and bass interplay blends with the powerful vocals of Eric Mylod-Okafo to make an unforgettable mix of great music, backed by Barney Sage’s rare groove on drums and Jerry Crozier-Cole on guitar.
Talk In Code
Contemporary, yet inspired by eighties luminaries, Go West, Duran Duran and Pet Shop Boys, Talk In Code are the compelling and original indie synth-pop zenith of now.
An exhilarating four-piece, Talk In Code professionally accomplishes instantly adorable, melodious anthems and earworms, with heartfelt narratives.
Based across Wiltshire and Berkshire, Talk In Code are signed to London independent Regent Street Records, with Phoenix Music for publishing and Horus for distribution.
Cabaret
The legendary Social Club is back at the Winter Ales Festival with their own riotous, fabulous pub landlady Leggie Bitchell. Expect stunning acts to blow away the winter blues. Coupled with a lovely pint & pie and mash what more could you wish for?
We have a world class line up for you, incredible skills and hilarious comedy. Just don’t make Leggie tell you to get out of her pub!
Both Sessions
Dik Downey presents
Puppeteer and all-round nutter Dik Downey presents
The Big Bad Wolf – Tells the truth!
Infamous villain of many a fairy tale, the Big Bad Wolf is coming out of hibernation to set the record straight.
Find out what really happened with those 3 little pigs. Self-proclaimed master of wit and repartee, the BBW will do anything to stay in the limelight. He may even try his hand at puppetry.
The Amazing Malcolm
Malcolm has to be seen to be believed. He’s extraordinary and would like to show you something you can do in the privacy of your own home using only 4…… Well, you’ll just have to see it to find out!
Introducing Amy G
Amy is a vibrant, high‐energy performer who mixes cheek, sparkle, and salsa‐ and aerial‐fusion flair into one irresistible whirlwind. Her act bursts with rhythm, bold spins, and playful musicality that gets everybody up and dancing. Expect sharp energy, unapologetic fun, and a room that lights up from the very first beat!
Amy is a dynamic jam skate performer with smooth control and a flair for the unexpected. This high‐energy, tongue-in-cheek skate act glides in with style, builds momentum, and then takes a turn that catches the room off guard. It’s bold, playful, and full of character.
