Festival of the Stone 2026 – Saturday 20 June, Byron Bay – Music | Community | Tradition

Music and beer lovers of Byron and beyond, mark your calendars! Stone & Wood is thrilled to announce the return of the Festival of the Stone for its 12th year, welcoming everyone back to the brewery for a winter celebration filled with great music, good company and the age-old tradition of stone brewing.

Taking place on Saturday 20 June from 3pm to 10pm at the Stone & Wood brewery in Byron Bay, the much-loved festival marks the ceremonial tapping of Stone & Wood’s annual Stone Beer, made using glowing hot stones in homage to ancient brewing methods.

Stay tuned for Festival of the Stone’s 2026 lineup, coming soon!

Each year, a month before the festival, Stone & Wood’s brewing team and local community gather for Stone Brew Day, a ceremonial gathering to heat stones over woodfire before lowering them into the kettle, creating the rich, smoky flavours that make Stone Beer so distinctive.

Following another hugely successful event in 2025, Festival of the Stone 2026 is set to deliver another unforgettable day of top-notch Australian talent, freshly poured brews and delicious bites from local food vendors.

Best of all, it’s for a great cause. The latest NSW Street Count figures show Byron Shire continues to face one of the highest rates of rough sleeping in the state, with 291 people recorded sleeping rough in 2025, second only to the City of Sydney.

In response, Festival of the Stone 2026 will once again proudly support Fletcher Street Cottage through the Ingrained Foundation, helping raise vital funds for the community hub’s essential services, advocacy and practical support for people experiencing homelessness across the Northern Rivers.

Festival of the Stone 2026 is shaping up to be one of winter’s must-attend events, all for a worthy cause. Save the date, book your leave and keep an eye on the website and socials for lineup reveals and ticket releases!