Crafted Festival Is Celebrating 10 Years Of Beers In September 2026

Crafted Festival (previously Crafted Beer Festival) is about to celebrate their 10th year on Gold Coast shores. It's the iconic, 18+ waterfront activation that's sure to quench your thirst for a good time. 

This year's edition pops up at Broadbeach's Kurrawa Park on Saturday 12 September, 2026 11am to 8.30pm, and features a swag of Aussie craft beer brewers, including kegs worth from the Gold Coast. It marks an impressive decade of beachside beers and blasting live music. The scene is set for a packed line-up of of breweries, food, tunes and bubbly festival fun.

The 10th Year: Bigger, Bolder and Beer-ier

Crafted is now officially boasting beers as far as the eye can see. The lineup is brimming with breweries from far and wide. Think local heroes like Balter, Burleigh Brewing, Precinct Brewing Co, Hound and Stag Brewing, Black Hops, Madocke Beer, Tap That, Perentie Brewing and Roji Cat. And Northern Rivers royalty, Wandana Brewing Co., Moorebeer, Common People Brewing, Earth Beer Company, and Your Mates. Plus those from further away, like Brouhaha, Red Dog Brewery and Better Beer.

On the food front, prepare your tastebuds for the return of Wagyu Blacks and Gluten Free Donuts and the loaded sandos from Crispy Cloud, crispy winds from Cychos Buffalo Wings loaded fries from Fry-Yay and stuffed dogs from The Wiener Haus, fresh tacos from Hail Mary, plus comfort favourites like Italian, BBQ and big bowls. 

And for those who like their beer with a side of competition, the Crafted Games Arena will be your playground—think beer yoga, ping pong battles, plus roaming mischief from the interactive Master of Puppets competition. And it'd be remiss to not mention Granddad Jack's cheeky party games.

Meanwhile, the festival’s sizzling Crafted Smokeshow is back for its second year, turning up the heat with eating challenges, and live BBQ demos that will test your appetite and your mettle.

Crafted Festival: The Extra Buzz 

Turning ten years old—and more than ready to celebrate it—the beer extravaganza is bringing together a whirlwind celebration of craft beer, creativity and quality for every flavour.

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Not a fan of beer? Granddad Jack's has you covered with their iconic two-storey vintage cocktail and spirits bar and Carafe Wine will be pouring G&Ts, cocktails and hand-cragted sprits. Carafe Wine will also be serving top winemakers goods on tap. Plus, there's the return of the Wine Masterclasses including a Champagne Masterclass and a Rosé Blending experience led by winemaker Archie Cox.

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Pair your brews and chews with tunes from a star-studded lineup of top Aussie acts, like headlining indie-rockers The Vanns, psychadelic Gold Coasters Selve who've returned from recording at Abbey Road Studios and fronted by Jabirr Jabirr man, Loki Liddle. Then you'll be crooning to Phil and The Blanks, Space & Ages, Laurel Hill, Allora and the Beatniks DJs. 

Crafted Festival has sold out in previous years, so be sure to snag your tickets from $55 for first release, if you get in quick. While you wait to quench your thirst, here are the some of the best craft breweries to hit around the Gold Coast.

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