Obsidian Dark Beer Festival
Highlights
- Immerse in bold flavours with over 30 dark beers from 15 independent breweries at the Obsidian Dark Beer Festival.
- Savour innovative stouts and rich porters while celebrating the creativity of Victoria's leading brewers in Ballarat.
- Enjoy local food vendors and crafted cocktails, enhancing your tasting experience in a vibrant festival atmosphere.
- Secure your tickets early to explore the depth of dark beer at this popular winter event in 2026.
Immerse yourself in the rich world of dark beer at Obsidian Dark Beer Festival.
This unique winter event showcases 15 independent breweries from across Victoria, pouring more than 30 bold and flavourful dark beers. From smooth stouts and rich porters to innovative and experimental brews, Obsidian celebrates the depth, complexity and creativity of the dark beer spectrum.
Your ticket includes tastings of all featured beers, a festival glass to take home, and access to local food vendors and a selection of spirits and cocktails.
Following a standout debut and a second year sell-out, Obsidian returns in 2026 with an even stronger lineup, including some of Victoria’s leading dark beer specialists.
With limited capacity and strong demand, this event is expected to sell out. Secure your tickets early and experience the dark side of beer.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
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