Beer & Cider Festival
The annual Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival Returns for its 19th year
Canberra’s Best Beer Festival is back in 2026! Returning to Mercure Canberra on Saturday, 21st March 2026 for the 19th Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival! Try up to 250 craft beers, ciders, spirits and wines, gourmet food stalls and trucks. Enjoy live entertainment, fun festival games and activities, competitions and prize giveaways. Fun for the whole family with face-painting, kids activities and more. Children under 18 get free entry!
Tickets On Sale late 2025
Includes:
- Entry into the festival
- Access to 40+ of the best local & interstate craft breweries and distilleries
- Gourmet food vendors
- Live music – acts to be confirm
- Festival activities, games & competitions
General Admission: $35 per entry
Student tickets: $25 per entry (must show student ID on the day, or a fee of $10 will be charged)
Group ticket offer: checkout our ‘Beer Buddies’ offer when purchasing 7 or more tickets
ON THE DAY General Admission: $45 per entry
All tickets must be purchase via online. Children under 18 years old are free of charge.
Canberra Craft Beer and Cider Festival Accommodation Packages – Coming Soon
Stay right in the action at Mercure Canberra. Discounted Beerfest and Accommodation Packages coming soon.
Free Entry 
