Wanaka Beer Fest returns in 2026 for its 10th year!

Grab your mates & kick summer off the right way with some of the best beverages, food & entertainment the Lakes region has to offer.

We have heaps of delicious food to fill your fancy while tasting the region's finest beers and laughing at your favourite local comedians. This year, our comedy tent will feature Ben Hurley, Jeremy Corbett and Justine Smith.

Plus, live music from Wānaka's very own Powder Chutes, karaoke, laser clay bird shooting, frisbee golf, painting and plenty of more fun beer drinking activities.