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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.
July 2026
MON 20 – SUN 26 JUL – BRISBANE – Belgian Beer Week @ Saccharomyces
It is back. The biggest, wildest, and most yeast-driven week on our calendar returns. Belgian Beer Week is taking over Saccharomyces from July 20 to July 26, turning the lane into a shrine of liquid history, malt magic, and beautiful funk.
Belgian brewing is unlike anything else on earth. It is a world of historic abbey beers, spontaneous open-air fermentation, rustic farmhouse pales, and complex fruit sours that blur the line between beer and fine wine. We are celebrating those centuries of tradition the only way we know how: with an unrelenting line up of rare imports, vintage bottles, and a full Flemish kitchen takeover.
Here is a brief summary of the week. More details will be released as separate event pages.
Monday, July 20: BELGE WEEK BEGINS
We are kicking off the festivities by unloading a stellar line up of classic imported Belgian brews and launching our hearty kitchen specials, available all week long. Pull up a pew and pair your first chalice with authentic, beer-soaked comfort food.
From the Kitchen
🦆Duck Carbonade Flamande: A decadent twist on Belgium’s most famous beer-and-onion stew. Confit duck, slow-cooked with caramelized onions and a dark abbey ale, served with fries. $35 (includes a 330ml Madocke Special Belge).
🍖Stoofvlees: Rich, comforting beef braised in dark Belgian beer with caramelized onions, carrots, and a signature sweet-and-sour kick of mustard and brown sugar. $35 (includes a 330ml Madocke Special Belge).
🧆Belgian Boulet: A Belgian household staple. Massive, savory meatballs swimming in a rich, velvety beer gravy. $25 (includes a 330ml Madocke Special Belge).
🍻From the taps: Leroy Breweries Sas Pils, Saison Dupont, Bavik Super Wit, Chimay Doree, Delirium Tremens, Gulden Draak Classic, Lindemans Kriek, Rodenbach Grand Cru
Tuesday, July 21: BELGIAN NATIONAL DAY – BIGGER BETTER BELGE!
National Day is the ultimate excuse for Belgian Beer Week, so this year we are going absolutely massive. We are popping open giant magnums of world-class beer from Chimay, Dupont, St Bernardus, and Corsendonk, while the kitchen super-sizes Belgium’s national dish.
The Main Event:
🥩Short-Handle Tomahawk and Bottomless Frites: A premium, ultra-tender 750g raw-weight Roam Wagyu Beef Rib Tomahawk cooked to perfection and served with a bottomless classic frites. $100.
Note: A steak of this size requires some hectic prep. To ensure you can get your monster steak in reasonable time, pre-purchase is required. Head to our booking platform to secure your mountain of meat ‘n potatoes. The link will be available from June 21.
🍻From the Taps: Leroy Sas Pils, Saison Dupont, Bavik Super Wit, Chimay Doree, Delirium Tremens, Gulden Draak Classic, Lindemans Kriek, Rodenbach Grand Cru
Wednesday, July 22: ST BERNARDUS VERTICAL TASTING
The ultimate playground for dark beer lovers and vintage cha
sers is back. The St Bernardus ABT 12 Vertical is a staple of our week, showcasing one of the most revered, complex Quadruples on the planet.
No tickets are required for this session. It is a completely self-guided tasting journey. We will have rare magnums of the 2013, 2014, and 2025 vintages behind the bar, available in custom tasting flights complete with comprehensive tasting notes. Witness how time tames the sweetness, deepens the dark fruit characteristics, and integrates the warming alcohol. Supply is strictly limited, so get down early.
🍻From the Taps: Leroy Sas Pils, Saison Dupont, Bavik Super Wit, Chimay Doree, Chimay Grand Cru, Gulden Draak Classic, Lindemans Kriek, Rodenbach Grand Cru
Thursday, July 23: TOUR DE GEUEZE ON FISH LANE
In honour of the legendary Belgian Tour de Geueze, we are dedicating Thursday to the sour, funky, and beautifully wild brews of the Seine Valley. This is a rare opportunity to taste world-class lambics side by side on tap.
🍻The Wild Tap List: Cantillon Kriek, Cantillon St Lamvinus, Cantillon Gueuze, Lindemans Kriek, Lindemans Pecheresse, Lindemans Framboise, and Timmermans Lambicus Blanche.
Friday, July 24 & Saturday, July 25: THE BELGIAN SESSIONS
This is the grand weekend blowout. We have split 32 unique, imported Belgian beers across four distinct sessions over two days. Each session features a completely refreshed line up of 8 different taps, alongside surprise, limited-edition magnum bottle pours cracked open right at the bar. Come for one session, or pace yourself and hit them all to experience the full 32-tap journey.
🍻SESH I (Friday 12pm to 4pm): Featuring Augustijn Blond, Leroy SAS PILS, Baptist Wit, La Trappe Dubbel, Delirium Argentum, Petrus Flanders, Lindemans Framboise, and Timmermans Lambicus Blanche.
🍻SESH II (Friday 4pm to 8pm): Featuring Poperings Hommelbier, Baptist Blond, Bavik Super Wit, Petrus Tripel, Gulden Draak Classic, Cantillon St Lamvinus, Petrus RED, and Rodenbach Grand Cru.
🍻SESH III (Saturday 12pm to 4pm): Featuring Bavik Super Pils, Steenbrugge WitBlanch, La Trappe Blonde, Leroy Cuvee Watou, Petrus Dubbel, Delirium Nocturnum, Lindemans Pecheresse, and Cantillon Kriek.
🍻SESH IV (Saturday 4pm to 8pm): Featuring Kapittel Blonde Ale, Saison Dupont, Petrus Blond, Chimay Doree, Delirium Tremens, Chimay Grand Cru, and Cantillon Gueuze.
SAT 25 JUL – STAPYLTON – Christmas In July Open Day @ Carbon 6 / 11am-7pm
Join us at Carbon 6 Brewing for Christmas in July! To celebrate, we’ll be launching a NEW beer – ‘Dark Orbit’. This tasty Hazelnut Stout will be the perfect beer to sip on during our open day.
We’ll also have food by Roccos Mobile Catering, gifts, special deals and more! Stay tuned to our socials for more info
SAT 25 JUL – GOLD COAST – Christmas In July @ Black Hops HQ / 12-7pm
🎄 Christmas in July is coming to Black Hops Burleigh!
This special edition of our Neighbourhood Social is taking over the taproom on Saturday 25 July, bringing plenty of festive cheer for a great local cause.
Join us from 12pm for live music all day, the release of Pav Lover Pavlova Pastry Sour, prizes for the best (and worst) festive outfit and hourly raffles from 2–6pm.
Our community partners from Miami Beach Surf Life Saving Club will be hosting the raffles, with every dollar raised going directly back to the club. We’ll also be donating $1 from every schooner sold on the day to support the volunteer legends who help keep our local beaches safe.
Mid-Year Christmas cheer, cold beers and questionable festive outfits. See you there! 🍻🎅
📍 Black Hops Burleigh
📅 Saturday 25 July
🕛 Party from 12–7pm, venue open until 9pm
SAT 25 JUL – SUNSHINE COAST – Sip Happens @ Pomona Distillery / 12-5pm / $35pp
Sip Happens 2026 – A Hinterland Drinks Trail Experience
Get ready to sip, sample and explore the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s finest drinks producers at Sip Happens 2026.
On Saturday 25 July 2026, spend a relaxed afternoon discovering four unique local venues, each showcasing a different craft beverage experience.
Your ticket gives you access to a self-guided drinks trail featuring:
🍷 Dingo Creek Winery – boutique hinterland wines
🍺 Noosa Hinterland Brewery – locally crafted beers
🍯 Amrita Park Meadery – award-winning meads
🥃 Pomona Distilling Co. – handcrafted spirits and cocktails
Whether you’re a wine lover, beer enthusiast, spirit connoisseur or simply looking for a great day out with friends, Sip Happens offers the perfect opportunity to taste, learn and connect with the makers behind some of the region’s most exciting beverages.
Choose your own pace as you travel between venues, enjoy exclusive tastings, meet local producers and soak up the stunning hinterland scenery.
Event Details
📅 Saturday 25 July 2026
⏰ 12:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Four venues across the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
🚌 Optional return transport available from Maroochydore, Noosa and Gympie is available for an additional $15, or pick up/drop off at one of the participating venues is inclusive in your ticket. Grab your ticket here.
Raise a glass to local craftsmanship, good company and a memorable afternoon on the trail.
Four venues. One afternoon. Endless good times. 🍷🍺🥃🍯
SUN 26 JUL – BRISBANE – 1 Year Anniversary @ Crafty Monk / 10am – 9pm
🎉 **ONE YEAR OF BREWING!** 🍻
What a year it’s been! From our very first brew to where we are today, we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our community.
Join us as we celebrate 1 Year of Brewing on 26th July! Whether you’re one of our regulars or you’ve been meaning to check us out, everyone’s invited to raise a glass with us.
🍺 4 fresh limited-release beers – kegged on the day for the freshest possible pour. Grab a tasting paddle and experience all four anniversary brews.
🦎 Wild Encounters Meet & Greet – Head into our function area to get up close with some amazing wildlife. Meet, hold and learn about a variety of incredible animals – perfect for all ages!
🍔 Delicious food specials available throughout the day.
✨ And we’re not done yet… we’ve got even more exciting specials and surprises to announce, so keep an eye on our socials!
Come celebrate an incredible first year with great beer, great food, great company and an unforgettable day. We can’t wait to see you there! 🍻
Later in 2026
SAT 1 AUG – BRISBANE – Brisbane Beer Fest @ Eatons Hill Hotel / 11am onwards / from $21pp (first release)
Brisbane’s biggest beer festival returns on Saturday, 1st August 2026, bringing the ultimate day of brews, bites, and beats to Eatons Hill Hotel!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️➡️https://bit.ly/BrisbaneBeerFest2026
From 11am, grab your tasting paddle and sip your way through 200+ beers and ciders from Australia’s top brewers. Set on our lush festival green, this one-day-only event is packed with live music, BBQ & smoked meat food trucks, and beer-fuelled competitions like Hot Wing Eating, Keg Stacking, Jug Strong Arm, and a Best Dressed showdown. Go big—think bold, over-the-top, winner-worthy outfits!
This event is not just for beer buffs there’s cocktails, ginger beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic options too, so everyone can join the fun. As the sun sets, we’re keeping the vibes alive with fire pits, heaters, and good tunes to party into the night.
More brews and details coming soon, get ready for the ultimate beer day out!
SAT 15 AUG – TOOWOOMBA – Brewoomba @ Fitzy’s / 12-9pm
🍻 Hey brew lovers 🍻
It’s back… and it’s bigger than ever 🍺
Brewoomba returns Saturday 15 August, from 12 noon ‘til 9 PM and this year we’re pouring something extra special… 10 years of epic beers! 🍻
Expect big brews, great atmosphere and a celebration worth raising a (or two) glass to! 🍺
Stay locked in 🍻
Follow us as further announcements are coming soon. 🍺
SAT 12 SEP – GOLD COAST – Crafted Festival @ Broadwater Parklands / 11am-9pm
🤙🏼 CRAFTED FESTIVAL GOLD COAST SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2026 🤙🏼
Goldy… we’re pourin’ again. 🍻
And this one hits different. 10 years of beers. A decade of sun-soaked sips, icy cold pours and proper Crafted chaos right here on the Gold Coast.
We’re rolling back in with a stacked lineup of craft brews from legends across the country. Fresh drops, fan favourites and plenty to discover. From crisp lagers to juicy hazies, there’s something on tap for every kind of sipper.
Pair that with a full day of live tunes, smoky, saucy eats and a crowd that knows how to settle in for a proper session… you know the vibe.
Whether you’ve been with us since day one or this is your first round, you’re in.
Rally the crew. Lock it in. This one’s gonna go. 🎟️
https://www.craftedfestival.com.au
