Crafted Festival is returning to the Newcastle Foreshore this November, promising its biggest celebration yet with more breweries, live music, food and entertainment than ever before.
Back for its third Newcastle edition and celebrating 10 years since the festival first launched on the Gold Coast, Crafted Festival is expanding in every direction for 2026.
The popular event has firmly established itself as a highlight on the city’s events calendar, transforming the Foreshore into a day-long celebration of craft beer, live music and local flavour.
The first lineup of breweries features 15 independent producers from across the country, mixing Hunter favourites with interstate names.
Beer lovers can expect pours from 4 Pines Brewing Co, Balter Brewing, Common People Brewing Co, King Tide Brewing, Sanctus Brewing Co, Sydney Brewery and Wooden Axe Brewing Co, with more breweries still to be announced.
Those looking for something beyond beer will also find craft cocktails and spirits at Granddad Jack’s Cocktail Bar.
The music lineup is equally stacked, with indie rock favourites The Vanns leading the first announcement. They’ll be joined by Phil and The Blanks, Large Mirage and Cheap-Skate, with additional artists set to be revealed in the lead-up to the festival.
A diverse food offering will keep festivalgoers fuelled throughout the day, including favourites such as Burger Head, Smokin Swine BBQ, The Wiener Haus, Wagyu Blacks and Veronton Dumpling Food Truck.
Beyond the food and drink, Crafted continues to build on its reputation as an interactive festival.
Returning favourites including Beer Yoga, the Master of Puppets challenge, Ping Pong Competition and the Crafted Smokeshow BBQ demonstrations will be joined by a brand-new line dancing experience, adding another reason for festivalgoers to get involved rather than simply sit back with a drink.
Crafted Festival returns to the Foreshore Precinct on Saturday 7 November. Tickets are on sale now via craftedfestival.com.au, with more breweries, bands and festival experiences still to be announced.
