• FESTIVAL DATE

    🗓️ 31st December 2025 NYE!

    🎟️ 4-12:30 AM

    🔥 Headliner: The Presets (DJ Set
    🤣 Live Comedy at Every Session
    🎓 Masterclasses and Beer Olympics
    🎇 2 Fireworks Shows 9:30 and Midnight

  • LOCATION

    Royal Park, Launceston TAS

🍺 WHAT’S ON AT BEERFEST NYE?

With over 500+ unique beers, ciders, seltzers, spirits and cocktails, plus incredible food and entertainment, here’s what to look forward to:

🎶 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & PERFORMANCES

  • High-energy award winning headliner The Presets (DJ set) live + music from top Tasmanian acts
  • Roaming performers and crowd entertainment
  • Hilarious sets from live stand-up comedians
  • Fire twirlers, puppet shows, drumming, and surprise shows across the evening

🍻 DRINKS, MASTERCLASSES & PRODUCERS

  • Explore the best in craft beer, cider, wine, spirits, and cocktails
  • 1:1 interaction with Tasmania’s top brewers, distillers and producers
  • Beer, wine, cider, and cocktail-making masterclasses throughout the day

🍔 GOURMET FOOD

  • Indulge in Tasmanian street food from local vendors
  • Vegetarian and vegan options available
  • Sweet treats, bar snacks and food to pair with your favourite drinks

🥳 FESTIVAL FUN

  • Beer Olympics and competitions
  • Games, giveaways and prizes
  • Face painting and kid-friendly activities (until 9PM)
  • Licensed bars, shaded chill zones & toilets

🎆 TWO MASSIVE FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

  • Family Fireworks: 9:30PM
  • Midnight Countdown Fireworks: 12:00AM

🎟 TICKET OPTIONS

🎫 GENERAL ADMISSION INCLUDES:

  • Entry to the festival
  • Access to live music, comedy & performances
  • 1:1 interaction with producers and brands
  • Access to masterclasses
  • Family-friendly access to all public areas
  • Fireworks at 9:30PM & midnight

🌟 VIP TICKET INCLUDES:

  • All General Admission inclusions PLUS:
  • 1 x complimentary drink on arrival
  • Access to our exclusive VIP marquee (18+ only)
  • Premium local cuisine by Matson Catering
  • Private VIP bar serving beer, wine, spirits & cocktails
  • VIP-only toilets and relaxed waterside seating near the main stage

Stay Close to the Action at Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

Heading to Launceston BeerFest this summer?

Make the most of the festivities with a stay at Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston, the official accommodation partner of the event.

Located just a short stroll from the BeerFest site at Royal Park, our hotel offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience and local hospitality.

Relax in spacious rooms, enjoy a pre- or post-festival drink in our onsite lobby bar and explore everything Launceston has to offer.  From its buzzing food scene to the iconic Cataract Gorge.  Whether you’re here for the craft beer, live music, or summer vibes, your festival experience starts with us.

Book direct for exclusive festival rates and make your BeerFest stay one to remember.