Looking for something to do tonight? This weekend? Next month?
Whether you’re seeking out new beers, want to strut your stuff at a local trivia night, or out to
support local home brewers, there’s something for everyone on our busy calendar of events.
With Gold Coast events ranging from lunches to free tastings, and Brisbane events that allow you to meet your favourite brewer
or sample a fresh brew before anyone else, our beer events page is a comprehensive guide to what’s happening in southeast Queensland.
This page offers a consolidated list of beer festivals and special occasions celebrating beer
while also highlighting fun things to do at local venues that support the independent craft beer scene.
October 2025
SAT 25 OCT – GOLD COAST – Sour Fest @ Black Hops
Get ready for a tart takeover! We’re pouring three Black Hops sours – a brand new creation, a rebrew of a fan favourite, and a special collab with Netherworld in Brisbane, plus an interstate guest tap. It’s the perfect excuse to try something new (or two… or three). 🍻
FRI 31 OCT – SAT 1 NOV – GOLD COAST – Gold Coast Sake Festival @ HOTA / 2:30pm onwards / $69pp
For the first time ever, the Gold Coast will host its own Sake Festival in 2025. Taking place at HOTA, Home of the Arts on Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November, the Gold Coast Sake Festival will transform the Lakeside Room into a lively celebration of Japanese sake and culture.
Guests can enjoy unlimited tastings of 70+ premium sake and fruit liqueurs across a 3-hour session, meet sake brewers, sommeliers, and Sake Samurai, and take part in free seminars and the Sake Quiz Rally. Each ticket also includes a keepsake ochoko sake cup, with bottles available for purchase (delivery only).
This is an 18+ event, and Responsible Service of Alcohol practices will be observed.
At the same time, the Japanese Food Market will be held outdoors with free entry for all ages.
November 2025
SAT 15 NOV – STAPYLTON – Carbon 6 Open Day @ Carbon 6 / 12-6pm
Our first open day was a major success, so join us at Carbon 6 Brewing for some more Saturday beers, food, and fun! We’re throwing open the tap room doors, for those who haven’t had the chance to check out our Stapylton home.
We’ll have plenty of beers on tap, including the launch of our limited release Nova Dust Hazy IPA, and food by Rocco’s Mobile Catering Service.
For those wanting to bag a bargain, there’ll be on the day specials on merch and takeaway beers, these will be worth making the trip in for alone!
We look forward to seeing you there!
SAT 15 & SUN 16 NOV – GOLD COAST – Shuck Yeah @ Black Hops II and HQ
Fresh oysters, fresh brews, fresh vibes. Tunstead Oysters will be shucking to order, we’ll be launching a brand new oyster-inspired brew, and Witches Falls Winery will pop up for tastings. BHII kicks things off November 15th, then HQ takes over November 16th.
December 2025
SAT 06 DEC – GOLD COAST – Haze Fest @ Black Hops
Our beloved celebration of hazy beers is back! Expect brand new hazy brews, a fan favourite rebrew, plus food trucks and giveaways. If you love a hazy IPA, this one’s for you.
2026!
17-19 JUL BRISBANE – Brisbane Gin Festival @ Brisbane Showgrounds / from $53pp
The Brisbane Gin Festival will be back in 2026 with a tasty mix of Aussie craft gin distillers keen for you to sample their latest batch of hand crafted gins, get ready for some tasty gin tasting Brisbane!
- All gin samples are included over the 3 hour tasting sessions.
- Complimentary tonic & soda mixers for your gin samples.
- Bottles available for purchase plus complimentary tote bag and tasting cup.
- Food is available for purchase with tasty food truck options.
Session Times
Friday 17 July 2026
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturday 18 July 2026
1:00pm – 4:00pm
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Sunday 19 July 2026
12:00pm – 3:00pm
