the beating heart of craft beer.

Under the crisp and vibrant Capital winter skies, join us for a celebration at
Capital Craft Beer Festival 2026!

 

Prepare for an unforgettable day filled with buzzing energy, an unmatched selection of the best local and international brews, thrilling entertainment spanning all music genres, and a diverse array of mouthwatering food options.

 

14 years of Capital Craft Beer Festival!
For over a decade, Capital Craft Beer Festival has brought people together to celebrate South Africa’s craft culture. Raise your glass and be part of the legacy!

Tickets

Tickets

ADULT

Early Bird: R250

Phase 1: R300

Phase 2: R325

Phase 3: R350

Phase 4: R400

* Your ticket includes a branded festival glass and a festival map containing all vendor locations and line up times.

Kids Area Tickets

R165

-Clamber Club Kids Ticket no food

R200

-Clamber Club Kids Ticket with food (Recommended)

  • Clamber Club is only for children between the ages of 2 to 12.
  • No children allowed to the festival between the ages of 13 and 17.
  • Children under the age of 2 must be in a stroller and with their parents at all times. No ticket required.

* More information about Clamber Club here.

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Capital Craft Beer Fest
Pretoria National Botanical Gardens,
2 Cussonia Ave, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0184

Things

To Know

  • The event starts at 10:00 and ends at 18:30.
  • Disabled parking is available at the main entrance.
  • Please plan your travel route before leaving home.
  • We’re running a PARK and RIDE service from Hatfield Gautrain Station to the festival and back throughout the day.
  • Gautrain shuttles start at 09:30.
  • Parking at the festival is R50 and available on Cussonia Road.
  • The Clamber Club Kids Area is compulsory for children aged 2–12 attending the festival. We regret that no children between the ages of 13 and 17 will be allowed.
  • Please bring picnic blankets and/or camping chairs to sit on. We do have some seating, but the venue has many cosy corners to relax in.
  • NO cooler boxes, gazebos, outside drinks or food, hubblies, pets, weapons, or drugs are allowed into the festival.
  • Cash is KING! All vendors will have card machines, and ATM facilities will be on-site, but please bring cash to avoid waiting in line.
  • Your entrance ticket can be scanned directly from your phone or printed at home.
  • At the gate, your ticket will be scanned. You’ll then receive an arm-tag and mug token. Once through the gate, hand in your token to collect your beer mug and a site map, which includes all the info on brewers, toilets, and more.
  • Tickets are selling fast and we are expecting a sold-out festival. Due to limited capacity, we cannot assist anyone once we’re sold out, so get your tickets today!
  • If you have any questions on the day, head to the information desk, where our team will be on standby to assist immediately.
  • Security will be visible throughout the venue for your safety – please report anything suspicious.
  • Tag your festival photos and stories with #ccbf #ccbf26 #capitalcraft

We can’t wait to see you all there!

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kids area

For all the Mama & Papa Bears out there. Clamber Club is offering some awesome children’s entertainment so the whole family can join! Their fully trained, fun-filled entertainers are fantastic with the children and they will be keeping them happily entertained using bright and colourful equipment. They keep them moving whilst you, the parent, can enjoy #CCBF.

 

The Clamber Club Obstacle Course and soft play equipment will be set up at the Capital Craft Beer Festival Kiddies Entertainment area this year. Clamber Club will offer a safe, fun, and active play area for your 2-12 year old kids to enjoy the day just as much as you. Their mascot, Jog the Frog, will make an appearance twice during the day to boogy woogy with your kids. There are various fun-filled games and activities throughout the day that they offer appropriate for the various ages.

 

Tickets cost:
R165 excluding lunch. R200 including lunch (a meal and a juice or water) (Recommended)
There will be a tuckshop in the play area. You can buy your children sweets, chips, and water! A Clamber Club ticket is compulsory for all 2-12 year old kids that attend the festival. Unfortunately, there are no kids between 13 and 17 years of age allowed.

 

For more info contact partiescenturion@clamberclub.com.

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FAQ's

Think of it as a celebration of South Africa’s finest brews, where craft beer meets live music, top-notch food, and good vibes under the open sky. Come for the hops, stay for the high-fives!

Our festival calls the beautiful Pretoria National Botanical Gardens home. Because even beer deserves a fancy backdrop.

This is an 18+ affair, with special allowances made for children between the ages of 2 and 12 to hangout in clamber club for the day.

Yes! Tickets are online only and they disappear faster than a cold IPA on a hot day. Limited tickets may be available at the gate if you’re lucky… but don’t leave it to chance.

Your golden ticket gets you:

  • Festival entry (obviously)
  • A branded festival glass to sip in style
  • Access to the very best brewer selection, live music and entertainment

Beer and food are bought separately using cash or card at your chosen brewery stand because variety is the spice of life!

No tokens, no stress. Buy your beer directly from the brewers using cash or card, and sample the magic one pint at a time.

Loads! We’re talking 150–200 beers across local and guest breweries. Enough hops to make even a hophead giddy.

Absolutely. A curated selection of food trucks and vendors will be on hand to keep your stomach as happy as your taste buds.

Sorry, outside food and drink are a no-go. But we’ve got free water stations to keep you hydrated between hops.

Nope. Strictly 18+, because this is a grown-up playground of pints and passion.

We recommend:

  • Your ticket (digital or printed)
  • Valid ID
  • Sunscreen & a hat (don’t let the sun steal your shine)
  • Comfortable shoes (for all that festival roaming)
  • A card or cash. 

Yes! So bring your sun hats, shades, and a sense of adventure.

Rain or shine, the party goes on. Think of it as a free misty IPA experience.

Nope. Just your Capital Craft Beer Fest ticket gets you a ride to the party.

Yes, there’s usually parking near the venue. But for a stress-free arrival, we suggest Gautrain, ride-sharing, or lifts.

Yes, but only if you contact support@howler.co.za. Because even beer lovers need backup plans.

There will be 200 fresh beers on tap, featuring a wide variety of local and international craft brews.

The festival has dedicated kids area with activities to keep younger guests entertained. Children between the ages of 2 and 12 are required to be in Clamber Club. The festival has a strictly no 13-17 year old policy.

We strongly encourage the use of e-hailing or the free Gautrain shuttles for a safe and convenient travel experience.

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