Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival

The annual Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival Returns for its 19th year

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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!

The Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival is a family-friendly event, showcasing the best local and regional breweries, cideries and distilleries. 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 Now

Includes:

  • Entry into the Festival on Saturday 21st March 2026
  • First Drink Free up to $8
  • 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: $30 entry per person
Student tickets: $22 per entry (must show student ID on entry).
Group ticket offer: Buy min 6 tickets and save $30)
ON THE DAY General Admission: $45 per entry

All tickets must be purchase via online. Children under 18 years old are free of charge.

Beer Fest Accommodation Packages

Stay right in the action at Mercure Canberra. Book our Beer Fest Accommodation Packages and enjoy the ultimate craft beer getaway. Availability is limited and festival dates sell fast!