Here’s what’s coming our way... (the final drop!)
This is it, the last bunch! The Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival 2026 line-up is officially complete, and we saved some good ones for last: mountain-town brewers, a hometown distillery, fresh oysters and whitebait, and a few local legends. Here’s who’s rounding out the festival.
b.effect Brewing, Wānaka
These Wānaka brewers make easy-drinking beers built for the lake, the mountains and the bike trails. From fruited IPAs and Peach Iced Tea Kombucha to the iconic Lime Lagerita, they're bringing a vibrant range of refreshing brews to the festival. Their popular gluten-free options will also be on tap, and rumour has it, there'll be some awesome prizes up for grabs at their stall. Pull up a stool and take it easy.
Beer Baroness, Christchurch
Bold, bright and always a bit fancy. The Baroness is heading south with a range fit for royalty. Bow down (then grab a glass).
Behemoth Brewing, Auckland
Big name, big flavours, no rules. Behemoth are known for wild ideas and beers that make you look twice at the label. Expect the unexpected and some great banter to match.
Ground Up Brewing, Wānaka
Climbers first, brewers second. Last year they took on a big site, with 23 beers on tap and over 900 litres poured. This year they're back, bigger than ever, pouring a range of beer styles!
Hopsession Brewing, Invercargill
Southland’s very own. What started as a garage hobby is now a full-blown hopsession, with big, hoppy brews that taste like home for anyone south of the Waitaki. But don’t doubt that there’s something for everyone - from Hazy's to Amber Ales to Lagers. As one of the southernmost breweries around they've got a growing reputation in Southland, and they're quickly becoming a friendly face in the craft beer scene!
No8 Distillery, Dunedin
Bringing award-winning gins, rums and liqueurs, all handmade right here in Ōtepoti. At the festival, they focus on creating fun, approachable cocktails that introduce people to craft spirits in a fresh and exciting way.
ParrotDog Brewing, Wellington
The capital’s favourite flock is flying south. Expect their crowd-pleasers plus a little something to squawk about. 🦜 They are beyond excited to return to the south with their award winning beers!
Speight’s Ale House, Dunedin
Pride of the South, right on our doorstep. You can’t have a Dunedin beer festival without Speight’s, and the Ale House crew are pouring a proper southern welcome.
The Cargo Collective, Queenstown
Cargo is set to launch an exciting new core beer lineup featuring a Lager, Pilsner, IPA and Hazy IPA, alongside their popular Wild Rivers Gin collection. Festival-goers can also experience one of Cargo's signature Brew Hall attractions, an interactive label-making station where guests can create and personalise their own beer or gin label to take home. Grab your mates and see what they’ve got on tap.
Coopers Chicken, Otago
Look for the bright pink food truck! Coopers Chicken is serving crispy fried chicken, perfectly seasoned fries and juicy chicken burgers, with spice levels from mild to fiery. Not sure what to drink with it? Ask the crew for their beer pairing recommendation. It’s the best chicken in town, after all.
Fritz’s Wieners, Kaiapoi
Proper German-style sausages, done right. 100% free-farmed Harris pork bratwurst and freshly baked baguettes. The ultimate beer companion, and they know it. Wurst case scenario? You go back for seconds.
Harbour Fish Oysters, Dunedin
Fresh, local and best enjoyed with a cold one. Slurp your way around the stadium.
Harbour Fish Whitebait, Dunedin
It doesn’t get more southern than whitebait fritters at a beer fest.
Kefir Culture, Mosgiel
Your cool down crew has arrived! Kefir Culture is serving real fruit ice cream, frozen yoghurt, and artisan milk kefir ice cream and smoothies, with gluten and dairy free options. There’s also iced water kefir, frappes, milkshakes and coffee for when you need a pick-me-up between pints.
Pomodoro, Dunedin
A new kid on the Beerfest block. They’ll be bringing amazing Italian-inspired vegetarian food with a menu of classics - pizza by the slice, Arancini and Calzones. Need we say more? Grab a slice and find a spot to share.
Pretzelation, Southland
Authentic soft pretzels - salty, twisty and made to go with beer. One look at the pretzels and you’ll be converted.
Check out the full 2026 vendor line-up on our website.
The line-up’s locked in. Are you?
Two days, one stadium, and every vendor now confirmed. Tickets are on sale now, so grab yours before they’re gone.
