Key facts
- Fact 01
The organiser lists tickets at $45 Early Bird, $55 General Sale and $65 Last Minute Larry's.
- Fact 02
A festival shuttle runs from Queenstown via Cromwell, $55 from Queenstown and $45 from Cromwell, with booking essential.
- Fact 03
Kids over 10 years need a full priced ticket, and dogs are allowed on a lead.
Wānaka Beer Fest is a one day festival on Saturday 5 December 2026, running from 12pm to 6.30pm at the A&P Showgrounds in Wānaka. We read the organiser's FAQ page on 8 November, and the details below come from it.
The organiser lists three ticket prices: Early Bird at $45, General Sale at $55 and Last Minute Larry's at $65. It is an all ages event, but kids over 10 years need a full priced ticket. Dogs are allowed on a lead at all times. You do not need tokens, as Eftpos is accepted at all vendors, and the drinks list goes beyond beer to cocktails, wine, coffee, kombucha and soft drinks.
For visitors based in Queenstown, the most useful line is the shuttle. The organiser runs a shuttle from Queenstown via Cromwell to the festival, priced at $55 from Queenstown and $45 from Cromwell. Booking is essential and spots are limited. That matters because the organiser also says there is limited public parking near the A&P Showgrounds.
The organiser says the festival is accessible to people with reduced mobility. For directions, the organiser says to head from the Wānaka town centre towards the lake and find Ardmore Street, which runs parallel to the shoreline, and the showgrounds should be easily visible.
If you would rather drive over and stay the night, our Queenstown to Wānaka drive guide covers the route, and our things to do in Wānaka guide fills the rest of the weekend.
Questions visitors are asking
What time is Wānaka Beer Fest on 5 December 2026?
Wānaka Beer Fest runs from 12pm to 6.30pm on Saturday 5 December 2026. It is a one day festival at the A&P Showgrounds in Wānaka. The organiser's directions say to head from the town centre towards the lake and find Ardmore Street, where the showgrounds should be easily visible.
How much are Wānaka Beer Fest tickets?
The organiser lists three prices for Wānaka Beer Fest: Early Bird at $45, General Sale at $55 and Last Minute Larry's at $65. Kids over 10 years need a full priced ticket. Eftpos is accepted at all vendors, so you do not need to buy tokens on the day.
Is there a shuttle from Queenstown to Wānaka Beer Fest?
Yes. The organiser runs a shuttle from Queenstown via Cromwell to Wānaka Beer Fest, priced at $55 from Queenstown and $45 from Cromwell. Booking is essential and spots are limited, and parking near the A&P Showgrounds in Wānaka is limited, so the shuttle is worth booking early.
Can I bring kids or a dog to Wānaka Beer Fest?
Wānaka Beer Fest is an all ages event, although kids over 10 years need a full priced ticket. Dogs are allowed but must be on a lead at all times. The organiser also says the A&P Showgrounds venue in Wānaka is accessible to people with reduced mobility.