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April 2026

SAT 25 APR – BRISBANE – Just Wood Fun @ Helios / 1pm

After the huge turnout and great vibes on the Ekka Public Holiday, weโ€™re bringing them back ๐Ÿ™Œ

This ANZAC Day, weโ€™ve got Just Wood Fun rolling into Hiker with their awesome range of classic wooden lawn games โ€” perfect for all ages.

Round up your mates and family, grab a beer, and settle in for a laid-back afternoon of friendly competition. Whether youโ€™re going head-to-head or just soaking up the atmosphere, itโ€™s the kind of day that ANZAC Day is all about โ€” good people, good times, and a chance to come together.

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ ANZAC Day โ€“ Saturday 25 April
๐Ÿป Cold beers pouring all day
๐ŸŽฏ Games with Just Wood Fun
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family friendly

Take a hike and enjoy the day ๐Ÿค

May 2026

SAT 2 MAY – BRISBANE – Last Drinks @ Helios / 12pm onwards

Come in for one (or several) last beer with the team at Helios. Share your favourite stories, moments, events, beers and everything else that you’ve taken away from the past several years of Helios Brewing.

There’ll be beers, food, music, good times, and probably a tear or two.

We can’t wait to see you all one last time, and give Helios the send-off it deserves.

SAT 2 – SUN 3 MAY – BRISBANE – Harvey’s Day Beerfest Weekend @ Bacchus AND Hip Hops / 12pm onwards

๐‘พ๐’† ๐’‚๐’“๐’† ๐’”๐’ ๐’†๐’™๐’„๐’Š๐’•๐’†๐’… ๐’•๐’‰๐’Š๐’” ๐’Š๐’” ๐’๐’๐’˜ ๐’‚๐’ ๐’‚๐’๐’๐’–๐’‚๐’ ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’๐’•. ๐‘ฐ๐’• ๐’Š๐’” ๐’๐’๐’† ๐’๐’‡ ๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’ƒ๐’–๐’”๐’Š๐’†๐’”๐’• & ๐’Ž๐’๐’”๐’• ๐’‡๐’–๐’ ๐’˜๐’†๐’†๐’Œ๐’†๐’๐’…๐’” ๐’๐’‡ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’š๐’†๐’‚๐’“…
๐‡๐”๐†๐„ ๐๐„๐–๐’ – ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ, ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐›๐ž ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ ๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ. ๐€๐ญ ๐๐š๐œ๐œ๐ก๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง ๐‚๐š๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐š๐›๐š ๐จ๐ง ๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ & ๐š๐ญ ๐‡๐ข๐ฉ ๐‡๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐๐š๐ฅ๐ž ๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ‘๐ซ๐ ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ. ๐’๐จ ๐ข๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐จ๐ซ ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž, ๐ฐ๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐.

Due to St George’s Day falling on Thursday April 23rd & wanting to respect ANZAC Day on Saturday 25th April, we’ve moved our traditional St George’s Day Beerfest (now called Harvey’s Day Beerfest) to the following weekend (2nd/3rd May), which happens to also be a long weekend, so makes it the perfect choice.

Below are details for the event at Bacchus, Capalaba on the Saturday. We’ll update with news on this & Sunday’s event at Hip Hops, as we have them, ๐ฌ๐จ ๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐œ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ค “๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐/๐†๐จ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐š๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐œ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ.

๐๐€๐‚๐‚๐‡๐”๐’ ๐„๐•๐„๐๐“ ๐ƒ๐„๐“๐€๐ˆ๐‹๐’:
๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐š๐ฉ ๐›๐ž๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ & ๐‚๐ข๐๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐ž – ๐…๐‘๐„๐„ ๐„๐๐“๐‘๐˜.
๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐…๐จ๐จ๐ ๐“๐ซ๐ฎ๐œ๐ค will be here serving their amazing Burgers
๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐œ๐œ๐ก๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐Š๐ข๐ญ๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐›๐ž ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐š๐ง๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ “๐…๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐„๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐ฌ” but these are very limited, so grab ’em quick or you’ll miss out.

๐‘๐ž๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ next door, offering Spirits & Cocktails for those that prefer. You are welcome to take your drinks between the 2 venues, so everyone is catered for.

๐Ž๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ, any remaining beers will still be on tap at Bacchus, but the focus will switch to Hip Hops on the northside, with Ross Kenrick in attendance, looking forward to catching up with you all there…

๐‘ญ๐’๐’“ ๐’•๐’‰๐’๐’”๐’† ๐’Š๐’๐’•๐’†๐’“๐’†๐’”๐’•๐’†๐’… ๐’๐’ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’ƒ๐’‚๐’„๐’Œ๐’ˆ๐’“๐’๐’–๐’๐’… ๐’•๐’ ๐’•๐’‰๐’Š๐’” ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’๐’•…
Our Brewmaster Ross Kenrick on his trip to the UK in 2015, was invited for a personal tour of Southern England’s most famous brewery Harvey and Son ltd by their Head Brewer & joint managing director Miles Jenner.

After a wonderful day touring this 200+ year old brewery & sampling many of their award winning ales, Ross cheekily enquired if there was a posibility of them sharing their Best Bitter recipe for him to brew something similar in Australia. Miles said he was probably happy to share the recipe, but since it contained several proprietry ingredents, not least their 200+ year old house yeast strain (that gives the beer it’s unique flavour profile), it wouldn’t be of much use if Bacchus Brewing Co really wanted to recreate their beer. After some excited discussions, Miles said “๐™ก๐™š๐™–๐™ซ๐™š ๐™ž๐™ฉ ๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™ข๐™š, ๐™„’๐™ก๐™ก ๐™จ๐™š๐™š ๐™ฌ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ฌ๐™š ๐™˜๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™™๐™ค”.

On returning to Australia Ross kept in touch & finally got the news that exceeded his highest hopes… In a world first, not only did Harvey’s agree to share the recipe & a further 3 (including their World Beer Cup “World’s Best” Brown & Mild Ale recipes), they also agreed to airfreight all the propriety ingredients so Bacchus Brewing Co could recreate their beers here in Australia.

So on Saturday 26th April we will once again be pulling from our handpumps Harvey’s Sussex Ale & Georgian Dragon, plus their World winning Lewes Castle Brown & Sussex Old Ale from our nitro taps. We will also be pouring a collection of our favourite English creations, but for those preferring our regular offerings we’ll also have a selection of our core range beers pouring.

๐‘พ๐’† ๐’„๐’‚๐’’๐’• ๐’•๐’‰๐’‚๐’๐’Œ ๐‘ฏ๐’‚๐’“๐’—๐’†๐’š’๐’” ๐’†๐’๐’๐’–๐’ˆ๐’‰ ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’†๐’๐’•๐’“๐’–๐’”๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’–๐’” ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’•๐’‰๐’Š๐’” ๐’ˆ๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’• ๐’‰๐’๐’๐’๐’–๐’“, ๐’˜๐’† ๐’๐’๐’๐’Œ ๐’‡๐’๐’“๐’˜๐’‚๐’“๐’… ๐’•๐’ ๐’”๐’‰๐’‚๐’“๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’“๐’†๐’”๐’–๐’๐’•๐’” ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’š๐’๐’– ๐’‚๐’๐’….

SUN 3 MAY – BRISBANE – Stone’s Corner Festival @ Stone’s Corner / 12pm onwards

โ€ผ๏ธFREE ENTRY

Proudly supporting MND & ME Foundation

2026 LINEUP
๐Ÿ“ŒRogue Traders w/ lead singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte
๐Ÿ“ŒSuper Disco Club
๐Ÿ“ŒGiddy Up Strut ft Nashville Jukebox band
๐Ÿ“ŒQueens Country Line Dancing
๐Ÿ“ŒRay Beadle
๐Ÿ“ŒJohn Hanley and Don’t Shoot The Hurricane
๐Ÿ“ŒLaurel Hill

After a decade celebration for the ages, Brisbaneโ€™s beloved street festival returns bigger, bolder and set in stone for May 3!

After a smash-hit 10th birthday bash last year, the Stones Corner Festival is officially turning the volume up for its 11th year. Brisbane is invited back to Logan Road on Sunday, May 3, for another unforgettable day of free live music, street eats, cold beers and community spirit.

What started as a humble gathering of local music lovers has, over the past decade, grown into one of Brisbaneโ€™s most loved annual street parties. Now firmly โ€˜set in stoneโ€™ as a must-do on the local events calendar, the festival will once again transform the Stones Corner precinct and the iconic Stones Corner Hotel into a buzzing celebration of grassroots music and neighbourhood pride.

Following last yearโ€™s milestone celebration, year 11 is all about keeping the energy high and the community close. Expect a jam-packed lineup of live acts, delicious food trucks, pop-up bars, market stalls and family-friendly fun from morning through to sunset.

๐ŸŽถSET IN STONE: ORIGINALS BAND COMPETITION RETURNS
Back by popular demand, the Set In Stone Originals Band Competition is giving emerging Brisbane artists the chance to battle it out for the first official set at this yearโ€™s festival.

Designed to spotlight homegrown talent and champion the next wave of Brissie musicians, the competition cements what the festival has always stood for: supporting local, amplifying new voices, and giving artists a stage to call their own. For many, itโ€™s more than just a gig; itโ€™s their first big festival moment.

โœจMARKETS, EATS & LOCAL BREWS
Curated once again by The Market Folk, the Festival markets will bring together a vibrant collection of pre-loved treasures, handcrafted goods and eco-conscious finds, showcasing some of South East Queenslandโ€™s most creative small businesses.

Food trucks the likes of Catch & Kiss Seafood, Mr Pulled, and Oh Waffles will line Logan Road, serving up everything from gourmet bites to festival classics, while local brewers and beverage favourites will keep the good times flowing. Brewers the likes of Asahi, Stone & Wood, and Billsons, as well as local nods with Slipstream, Black Hops, Burleigh Brewing, Redlands Coast Distillery and Stones Ginger Beer being available to quench that thirst all day long.

True to its roots, the festival continues its proud partnership with the MND & Me Foundation, raising vital funds and awareness for motor neurone disease research and support. Volunteers will be on hand throughout the day collecting donations, reminding festival-goers that this party with purpose is as much about giving back as it is about great music.

For 11 years, the Stones Corner Festival has been powered by community; by local bands, local businesses, local families and the loyal crowd who return year after year. Itโ€™s free, itโ€™s family-friendly, and itโ€™s everything Brisbane loves about a street party.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 3

Because some traditions are too good to stop at ten!

SAT 23 MAY – BRISBANE – QLD Whisky Expo @ Rydges Southbank / 12-3pm & 4-7pm / $145pp

QLD Whisky Expo, to be held at Rydges Southbank on the 23rd May 2026.

There will be 2 sessions at different times, so you can pick the one that suits you best.

What’s included in my ticket?

  • Opportunity to taste a huge range of whisky – old favourites and new releases – all included in your entry price.
  • A QMWS Glencairn whisky tasting glass
  • A light meal and water will be provided
  • An opportunity to talk to brand ambassadors and find your new favourite

Get your tickets here.

FRI 29 – SUN 31 MAY – BRISBANE – Choice Brew: A Kiwi Tap Takeover @ Saccharomyces / 12-9pm

From May 29 to 31, we are transporting your taste buds across the ditch for a massive celebration of Aotearoaโ€™s finest. Weโ€™ve rounded up 29 of the best kegs from the Land of the Long White Cloud for a weekend that is, quite simply, choice.

We are talking about a huge 29-tap rotation over the weekend, showcasing exactly why New Zealand is a global powerhouse of hops and innovation. We have curated a balanced list featuring everything from crisp lagers and zesty pales to heavy-hitting IPAs and complex sours.

The Brewery Lineup:
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 8 Wired
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ McLeod’s
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Duncan’s
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Urbanaut
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Behemoth
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Double Vision
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Lakeman
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Short Jaw
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Shining Peak

The Game Plan:
โœจ Friday: 14 (and a cider) fresh Kiwi taps to kick things off.
โœจ Saturday: 14 (and that cider) brand new kegs hit the lines for a total refresh.
โœจ Sunday: The “Leftovers” session. We pour whatever remains of the 29-keg haul until the taps run dry.

It is going to be a choice weekend of world-class beers and lane-way vibes. Grab your mates and get down here to see what our neighbours have been cooking up.

Stay tuned for the full tap list reveal!

Later in 2026

SAT 20 JUN – BRISBANE – Rumolution @ The Triffid / 1-4pm & 5-8pm / $75pp

The Rumolution is a festival celebrating rums of all kinds and all things rum!

Caribbean Rum, Navy Rum, Aussie Rum, Agricole Rhum, Aged Rum, Pure Rum, Dark, White and Spiced Rum. Rum, Rhum and Ron.

Every entrant will recieve (amongst other things) a free tasting glass and tote bag.

Sample each producers rums, buy direct from the maker and weโ€™ll make sure you have something to carry your booty home in.

Each Entrant will have access to all Masterclasses

Strictly 18+ so get a sitter and come along and adult with us!

Raise Your Glasses. Join the Rumolution! Get your tickets here.

FRI 17 – SUN 19 JUL – BRISBANE – Brisbane Gin Festival @ Brisbane Showgrounds / from $53pp

gin festival brisbaneThe 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 โ€“ 8:30pm

Saturday 18 July 2026
1:00pm โ€“ 4:00pm
5:00pm โ€“ 8:00pm

Sunday 19 July 2026
12:00pm โ€“ 3:00pm

SAT 1 AUG – BRISBANE – Brisbane Beer Fest @ Eatons Hill Hotel / 11am onwards / from $21pp (first release)

Brisbaneโ€™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 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธโžก๏ธhttps://bit.ly/BrisbaneBeerFest2026

From 11am, grab your tasting paddle and sip your way through 200+ beers and ciders from Australiaโ€™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 bigโ€”think bold, over-the-top, winner-worthy outfits!

This event is not just for beer buffs thereโ€™s cocktails, ginger beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic options too, so everyone can join the fun. As the sun sets, weโ€™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!

All times listed are AEST (Brisbane time). Event descriptions have been written by the host of the event (not Hop On Brewery Tours) and are consolidated here from other media channels for your convenience. If you find an error or discrepancy, please contact the organiser directly.