This is your friendly reminder that if you don’t already have your July Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival tickets, then now’s the time to get on it. The organisers have sent us an updated list of music, food and beer offerings that will make your mouth water.
In their new home at The Drive, right next door to Adelaide Oval, the ABBF2026, will surely go down as one to remember. They’ve already announced iconic party bands such as TISM, Tropical Fuck Storm, Ratcat, The Mavis’ and Party Dozen, and there’s even more.
Brewers galore: Surf’s up with Balter Brewing from the Gold Coast, cofounded by surfing legends Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Josh Kerr and Bede Durbidge as well as Bells Beach Brewing from Victoria’s surf coast.
Pirate Life Brewing needs no introduction. They’re joined by Mismatch Brewing Co, from the Adelaide Hills, family owned Jump Ship Brewing from Port Lincoln as well as Long Way Round, TAFE SA Campus Brewing, Yeo Haus and Tin Shed Wines.
For BBQ lovers, the star of the show will be Melbourne institution Fancy Hank’s. They cook the old fashioned way: no gas, no electricity, just wood and time. Think 14-hour smoked Wanderer brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and beer can chooks. Some of the other mouth watering offerings include Grunds Gourmet, with South Australian condiments and preserves, Old Uncle Moe’s and Chile Mojo, and crowd favourites The Rub Society and Big G’s Jerky.
Music, beer, and bbq – what more could you want? What about markets? Crackle & Pop Records and Underground Records will be selling vinyl. Get yourself a souvenir tattoo from House of Daggers Tattoo or maybe something tamer with clothing from Hide & Horn or even The Offbeat Sock Company.
Riot City Wrestling. Silent Disco. Cracking local acts such as Dojo Rise, Lola and Young Offenders. What are you waiting for? Head over to the website to check out the full line up and secure your tickets. You know you want to.
Adelaide’s 2026 Beer and BBQ Festival takes place in its new home at The Drive on the 10th and 11th of July.
Adelaide Beer and BBQ Fest photo by John Goodridge
