The Great Kiwi Beer Festival 2026

Festival in New Zealand

Jan 31, 2026 18+ Age

Sarah Pagel · 19 March 2026

About this festival

The Great Kiwi Beer Festival is the South Island's largest outdoor celebration of craft beer, featuring over 300 unique brews from more than 35 top New Zealand breweries. Held annually in Christchurch's Hagley Park, the event combines beer tasting with live music, culinary demonstrations, and educational brewing seminars.

What The Great Kiwi Beer Festival offers

No camping

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Where it was

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Hagley Park

14 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Local Currency: NZD

The local currency is NZD.

An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.

19 March 2026