The names and faces behind some of the country’s leading craft beer labels collect in Christchurch’s Hagley Park this January 2019. Join us as more than 40 craft brewers and 35+ street food vendors take over Christchurch in New Zealand’s hoppiest celebration of the craft beer industry.
With more than 300 beers on tap, dozens of interactive workshops and beer tasting seminars and the infamous live music stage, the Great Kiwi Beer Festival’s eighth annual instalment is bringing your mid-Summer brewing dreams to life on Saturday 26 January 2019.
Our 2019 brew is still fermenting, check back here soon, or sign up to our mailing list for regular updates and ticketing announcements!
The 2019 brewers lineup is coming soon. Check out your old favourites, plus a record number of first-time festival breweries! With more than 300 craft beers on show, the 2019 Festival is sure to be an enlighten beer exploration!
Excited to be returning home to Ōtautahi, Salmonella Dub are looking forward to showcasing some of their newest tracks and are expected to bring the heat as they light up Hagley Park little more than a year since their incredible…
With a soulful voice straight from the golden age of soul, country and rockabilly, Tami Neilson has been described as “a red-hot honky-tonker, somewhere between Patsy Cline and Wanda Jackson.” Securing the coveted APRA Silver Scroll in 2014…
Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine is an authentic one man band performing “good time music with old time style” Having spent a lifetime rummaging through the drawers of 1930’s – 1950’s music, Chuck’s songs are inspired by the sounds…
Christchurch boy wonder Adam Hattaway & The Haunters have said f**k it, and raised their glass to making every bad idea sound righteous! With backgrounds too diverse to even make sense of, their 1001 musical…
Watch expert local chefs whip up culinary treasures in the Cooking Theatre, enjoy delicious morsals from our market stalls and savour the incredible selection of street food carts! Easily delivering the best compliment to your craft-beer!
A self-confessed food-forager, with a passion for the outdoors, Marc describes his style as a unique presentation of modern European food with a Kiwi twist. He delights in using the freshest of New Zealand bounty. Today Marc takes a deep dive into salmon, king of the sea. Marc is Executive chef at the exclusive Wharekauhau Country Estate.
After training at Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe, Mark Southon embarked on a culinary tour down under, which saw him adding prestigious restaurants such as Vue du Monde (Australia) and the French Cafè (Auckland) to his CV. Now Head Chef at the iconic O’Connell St Bistro, join Mark for a gastronomic adventure that takes in spicy seafood, the perfect steak and a couple of cheeky craft beers.
What goes better with a delicious craft beer than a serving of the nation’s favourite fry up? Rick Rutledge-Manning is an oft- awarded culinary institution, who was named as one of the top 100 Most Influential New Zealanders of the 20th Century for his impact on NZ cuisine. Don’t miss Rick’s take on F&C, where he’ll be revealing his secret to the perfect batter.
Simo Abbari is well-known among Christchurch foodies after he brought his Moroccan epicurean talents to Christchurch over two decades ago. Simo delights in using the freshest local produce to evoke flavours that are as bright and fresh as the man himself. Join Simo today for a romp through the Mediterranean!
This session will be a carnivore’s delight, as Rick returns to the Cooking Theatre to share his insider tips on how to create the perfect partnership between beef and beer.
Stalwart of the Cooking Theatre, well-known and much-loved local chef Gary Miller plumbs his English heritage to present Pies, Pasties and Pints, an entertaining exploration of how perfectly matched the pint and the pastry are – this hands-on demonstration is a must see!
enjoy delicious morsals from our market stalls and savour the incredible selection of street food carts!
GATES OPEN 11.00am 26th January 2019
The Festival is located in the Events Area, North Hagley Park, Christchurch. The best entry to the venue is via the Armagh Street Bridge / Park Terrace / Rolleston Avenue.
GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL:
We encourage using public transport – there is no car parking available for this event in Hagley Park.
LEAVING THE FESTIVAL:
Please be respectful of our neighbour when leaving the Festival. We also ask that you dispose of rubbish in the bins provided.
BRING YOUR TICKETS & ID:
While we can scan tickets on your mobile phone or tablet, paper tickets are much quicker and will reduce your time in queues! The Festival will require you to present proof-of-age ID. This event is R18, therefor children are not permitted at the event or inside the venue.
BRING CASH:
Some of our exhibitors may have EFTPOS, but cash is accepted everywhere! Skip the queues and bring cash along with you, or use the ATM’s are provided on site.
COME PREPARED:
Sunblock, hat and sunnies if it looks to be fine day, and drink responsibly.
PLEASE LEAVE FOOD & DRINK AT HOME:
Our amazing selection of breweries and food vendors have everything you could possibly want, from beer and cider (of course), to wine, soft drinks, coffee and all sorts of delicious meals and snacks. Unfortunately homemade food and drinks are not permitted to be brought into the festival.
ARRANGE TRANSPORT:
Never drink and drive. Arrange someone to drop off and collect you after the Festival, use the nearby public transport, bike, on foot, taxi, Uber or have a designated driver. There are many options to ensure you and your friends and family remain safe before and after the event, ask our team if you need assistance.
NO CAR PARKING AT THE FESTIVAL:
There is no public car parking available for this Event. There is a number of (time-restricted) public car parks in the area, as well as on street parking.
