Music and beer lovers of Byron and beyond, mark your calendars! 🍻
We’re thrilled to share that Festival of the Stone is returning 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 our brewery in Byron Bay, this much-loved festival marks the ceremonial tapping of our annual Stone Beer, brewed using glowing hot stones in homage to ancient brewing methods.
Each year, a month before the festival, our brewing team and local community gather for Stone Brew Day — a ceremonial moment where stones are heated over a woodfire before being lowered into the kettle. The result? Rich, smoky flavours that make Stone Beer so distinctive and so eagerly awaited.
After another hugely successful event in 2025, Festival of the Stone 2026 is shaping up to deliver another unforgettable day of top-notch Australian talent, freshly poured brews and delicious bites from local food vendors.
And as always, it’s all 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 essential services, advocacy and practical support for people experiencing homelessness across the Northern Rivers.
Festival of the Stone 2026 is set 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 our website and socials for lineup reveals and ticket releases.
FESTIVAL OF THE STONE
Saturday 20 June, 2026
Stone & Wood Brewery
100 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay
