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.
2026!
SAT 24 JAN – BRISBANE – Sacch Summer Sour Sesh 2026 @ Saccharomyces / 12pm onwards
Sacch Summer Sour Sesh 2026: 16 Taps of Pucker Power!
It’s back! Our annual cure for the summer heat is here: the Sacch Summer Sour Sesh. If you’re looking for an excuse to pucker up and fight the Brisbane humidity, we’ve got 16 excellent reasons why you need to join us. Get down the lane to enjoy the whole sour spectrum as we tap 16 wild and funky brews over two sessions.
We’ve been hunting down some seriously rare, unique, and delicious sour beers from across the globe to bring you a tap list so sour it makes our faces hurt just looking at it. We’ve secured limited releases from absolute giants, including rare finds from the USA, New Zealand, and of course, some of the best in Australia.
This year the lineup is looking out of this world. We’re talking about everything from Duncan’s Peanut Butter Jelly Sour and 450 North’s Cotton Candy Lazer Gun to unique terroir expressions from Wildflower.
The competition for these rare pours is fierce! As this is a free event with no bookings, taps will pour until they run dry. Get in early to grab your favourites before they’re gone.
We’ll confirm the final beer list shortly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest updates on all the funky brews!
SESSION DETAILS (Free Entry!)
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Session I: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Session II: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SAT 24 JAN – BRISBANE – GABS Hottest 100 Countdown @ EB by Hiker / 12pm onwards
GABS HOTTEST 100 COUNTDOWN @ E.B. BY HIKER 🍻
The biggest beer countdown of the year is almost here, and we’re locking it in at E.B. by Hiker.
Join us for the GABS Hottest 100 Countdown, streamed live with beers pouring, the kitchen firing, and plenty of hype as Australia’s favourite beers are revealed.
We’ll be watching closely to see where Hiker’s Horizon lands after cracking the Top 50 last year — and celebrating all things independent beer along the way.
Cold beers. Big screen. Proper countdown energy.
Grab a table, round up your crew, and settle in for one of the best beer days of the year.
🍺 Countdown live
🍴 Kitchen open
📍 E.B. by Hiker
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
