Beervana

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Food & DrinkWellington
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-About 16,000 people
Best forRegional food & drinkThe event began life in 2001 as the NZ Beer
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NZD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Beervana in Wellington

Beervana is Wellington's premier craft beer festival, tracing back to a 2001 industry expo before its 2008 rebrand, and now drawing 14,000 to 16,000 visitors over two days at Wellington Regional Stadium to sample beers from breweries across New Zealand.

Beervana's history stretches back further than its current name suggests, beginning in 2001 as the NZ Beer Expo, an event run by the New Zealand Beer, Wine and Spirits Council and deliberately scheduled to follow the NZ Brewers Guild Awards, so that brewers could pour their leftover competition beer for the public soon after judging concluded.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The event began life in 2001 as the NZ Beer Expo, timed deliberately to follow the NZ Brewers Guild Awards so brewers could pour leftover competition beer for the public, and it passed through several names, including BrewNZ Beer Expo and Taste BrewNZ, before the Brewers Guild rebranded it Beervana in 2008

02

The mystery stays covered

It moved from Wellington Town Hall into the Regional Stadium concourse in 2011, and the Wellington Culinary Events Trust, which also runs Visa Wellington On a Plate, bought the festival in 2015, linking Wellington's two flagship food and drink events under one organiser

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Timing the festival immediately after the NZ Brewers Guild Awards

Water and renewal

Living ritual

so competition beers reach the public soon after judging

The sacred route

Living ritual

has been part of the event's format since its 2001 origins as the NZ Beer Expo

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

For Beervana, plan transport around the exact Wellington venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Warm indoor-outdoor layers and closed shoes, since the event runs on a covered but not fully enclosed stadium concourse during Wellington's cold, wet August.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For Beervana, stay near the part of Wellington you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

NZD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.29 S, 174.78 EOpen in Google Maps

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Nearest airportWLG — Wellington
TransportFor Beervana, plan transport around the exact Wellington venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Beervana, stay near the part of Wellington you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Beervana?

Beervana is listed for August · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Beervana take place?

The festival is listed in Wellington, New Zealand. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLbeervana.co.nz
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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