🍻 Geelong Beer Festival returns to Johnstone Park, Saturday 17th of January 2026 with a major headline music announcement – The Grogans. 🎸
The iconic festival celebrates the region’s best in food/drink, arts, and entertainment combining a stellar list of world-class breweries, cideries, distilleries, cocktail specialists, vineyards and local gourmet street food, complemented by a dynamic program
of live entertainment and curated activities. An Unforgettable Experience Awaits 🤩 With a reputation for delivering dynamic and memorable experiences to satisfy any palate, the 2026 festival line up will not disappoint. With an abundance of free entertainment, masterclasses, culinary presentations and roaming performers, Geelong Beer Festival will delivering a perfect combination of education and party vibes. 💃🏻🕺🏻
Festival-goers will be able to craft their own adventure in the picturesque surrounds of Johnstone Park. Sip and sample a diverse range of local and national brewers, distilleries and wineries, engage in a beer and food pairing masterclass; or simply unwind for a day out with friends — Geelong Beer Festival is your ultimate destination. Non-stop free entertainment and activities including:
Live Comedy, MasterClasses, Roaming Performers and The Sound Lounge will deliver roving and interactive performances
The Main Stage will feature THE GROGANS supported by Smoke Stack Rhino
Roving performers, kids’ entertainment and family friendly activities. Sip, Savour, and Soak Up the Sunshine: Breweries, Distilleries, Wineries, Food Trucks, and a Live Music Extravaganza Await in Geelong’s Premier Summer Festival!
