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What's new this year at the festival

The Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival returns to Forsyth Barr Stadium on 7th and 8th November, and this year we’re turning up the flavour, sounds, and the experience.

Bigger, bolder and tastier than ever!

The Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival returns to Forsyth Barr Stadium on 7th and 8th November, and this year we’re turning up the flavour, sounds, and the experience.

Of course, we’ve kept all your favourites, epic brews, mouthwatering bites, and a killer lineup of local and national vendors. But behind the scenes, the team’s been cooking up something special for 2025.

Here’s what to expect:

Exclusive Tasting Room Sessions

Dive deeper into the world of flavour with our exclusive series of four interactive tasting sessions and hands-on masterclasses, hosted by industry leaders.

This year, our tasting rooms are moving into the heart of the festival grounds, so you can soak up the full experience without missing a beat.

Please note: Tasting Room tickets are sold separately and must be purchased in addition to your festival entry ticket.

  • Brunch Club
    Start your Dunedin Beer & Food Festival off the right way and join us for a late brunch aka lunch! 5 delicious cocktails and a sneaky snacky await as our cocktail guru's share all their secrets to perfecting cocktails at your place!
  • Barrels & Brews
    4 EPIC Brews, 4 delicious drams and a whole heap of sh!t chat to make sense of it all. Although the 'Boilermaker', as popular as it is, is steeped in tradition, the fine art of perfecting the ultimate flavour combination is not often explored, until now!
  • Gin for the Win
    Join us for a discovery of all things gin as we taste our way through 5 different styles from around the world and help you find your new favourite!
  • The Art of the Perfect Margarita
    Join us for a journey of discovery of all things Tequila as we taste our way through the various different styles. The tastings includes 4 Tequila's and 3 tequila based cocktails. The perfect way to start the party!

The VIP Experience – Go on, treat yourself

Introducing our all-new VIP package – your golden ticket toa premium festival experience. Expect:

  • Express entrance to the Festival  
  • Dedicated VIP Coat Check 
  • Complimentary catering provided by Vault 21 
  • Includes 3 drinks at our VIP Bar 
  • VIP Host & Wayver Top Up 
  • VIP Bathrooms 
  • VIP Coat/Bag Check 
  • Official Festival Cup

Big Sounds

We’ve locked in a stellar musical lineup to match. Headlined by Kiwi icon Gin Wigmore plus, Tiki Taane and epic supporting acts to keep you dancing all weekend long.

With more in store – join the waitlist now and be the first to know when tickets drop.

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