The Great Kiwi Beer Festival 2027

Sarah Pagel · 19 March 2026

TBA – last edition: 31 Jan 2026 Christchurch, New Zealand 18+

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

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Where you'll be

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Hagley Park

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

Local Currency: NZD

Consider paying in NZD locally. Bring cash or use a payment card that supports this currency to avoid extra fees.

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

19 March 2026