Canal Festival Fundraiser to Be Held at Sam's Waterside
Special dinner and auction supporting annual event
The interior of Sam's Waterside.
May 15, 2026
Sam’s Waterside in Brentford has announce a pack-programme of summer events the highlight of which is a fundraising event for the canal festival.
On Wednesday 3 June, Sam’s will host a special Brentford Canal Festival Dinner & Auction, raising funds for the popular annual event organised by the non-profit group Brentford Voice. The Canal Festival has grown steadily over the past decade into the largest free festival in the borough drawing more than 7,000 visitors each year to the waterfront for music, food, heritage activities and family-friendly entertainment.
This year’s festival takes place on Saturday 20 June, transforming the canal-side into a lively celebration of Brentford’s waterways, history and cultural diversity. It’s a day that brings together residents, local organisations, artists, traders and volunteers — a genuine community effort that remains free to attend thanks to fundraising and local support.
The dinner at Sam’s is designed to help keep it that way. Each ticket includes a £30 donation to the festival, alongside a glass of Gusbourne English Sparkling on arrival, canapés and a three-course set menu (with vegetarian and vegan alternatives available). A live auction will run through the evening, with Sam himself stepping up as auctioneer to help raise as much as possible for the festival’s future.
Tickets are £95 per person, and demand is expected to be high so book your tickets quickly.
The Canal Festival dinner sits within a wider June programme at Sam’s Waterside, which includes:
- A second Tom Gilbey Wine Dinner on Tuesday 2 June, after the first date sold out almost instantly. Guests can expect bubbles, oysters and a five-course tasting menu paired with Tom’s favourite wines.
- A trio of relaxed wine-tasting evenings in the bar area:
- Portugal Day – Wednesday 10 June , hosted by Rui Costa of Cas Amaro Winery
- “We Are in the Pink” – Tuesday 16 June , a celebration of rosé with Ellis Wines
- South African Wine Tour – Wednesday 24 June , led by Vergelegen Estate
Each tasting runs from 6.30pm to 8pm and costs £50 per person, with the option to stay for dinner afterwards.
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