10 Year Birthday Bash – 16, 17 and 18 October 2026

You’re invited to three days of celebration this October to mark 10 years since Watts River Brewing first set up our working brewery in Healesville.

FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER – BEER LAUNCH

We will be launching our ’10 Wild Years – Pitched with Boon’ Ale and Louise MacGregor will be bringing the party to life with her fabulous live music – playing all your favourite party tunes!

SATURDAY, 17 OCTOBER – MUSIC MARATHON

The party will really get going from midday on the Saturday with music to make you sing, dance and partaay!

12pm – Rufous Whister (duo) featuring brewery favourite Vinny!

3 pm – DJ IBU

6 pm – Pete Belair and Chris Nomad

SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER – CHILL OUT SUNDAY

Time to wind down while still having fun with Josh Underwood playing live from 2pm!

We’ll have more announcements soon about food, merch and other special fun to make it a birthday weekend you’ll always remember!

Get ready to party this October!

We’ve got a fabulous list of great local music every Friday this October plus a marathon of music on the 16 through to the 18 October for our 10 year celebration!

2 October – The Locals

2 October – Unleashed

16 October – Louise MacGregor

17 October – Music Marathon

12pm: Rufous Whistler (duo)
3 pm: DJ IBU
6 pm: Pete Belair and Chris Nomad

18 October – Josh Underwood

23 October – Roger J Acoustic

30 October – Ash King

Live and local music every Friday night from 5pm to 8pm.

With the brightness of Spring upon us, it’s a delight to share some fun, energetic music with you this September.

4 September – Szara Fox

11 September – Michael Arvanitakis

18 September – Claire and Sam

25 September – Ash King

Plan ahead with your live music schedule for July here!

You could earn a schooner on us, take home a six pack, enjoy a tasting paddle or even a brewery experience by logging in to Yarra Valley Pass every time you visit the brewery or have a Watts River beer at home.

The Yarra Valley Pass gives you the opportunity to explore the Yarra Valley and earn points by simply sharing photos on social media, referring friends, writing a review or with every dollar you spend.

There’s lots of opportunities to earn points and to be rewarded. Find out more or talk to our staff next time you visit.

There’s no app to download or arduous sign-up process. Just click on the button below, enter your email address and you can start earning!

29 and 30 August 2026 at Healesville Sanctuary

One of our favourite events in the calendar is Wine & Wildlife at the Healesville Sanctuary.

Secure your tickets today for this family friendly event shared with some of the Yarra Valley’s best wine, beer and cider producers and the Sanctuary’s cutest furry inhabitants.

Eat, drink and wander around the Sanctuary, or stay by the fire in the huge teepees while listening to live acoustic music. 

And the best part? Wine & Wildlife helps Healesville Sanctuary rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife. 

Find out more here & buy your tickets via the button below.

We’ve had a change to the schedule for June, with just two Sunday Sessions to go for 2026, with some bright talent to warm you up on Sunday from 2pm.

14 JUNE – ROGER J ACOUSTIC

28 JUNE – JOSH UNDERWOOD

Bring all the family and your best mates down for a Sunday afternoon session with fresh brews and local friends.

• Supported by the Victorian Government Creative Victoria 10,000 Gigs program

Be a part of the Healesville Festival on 9 and 10 May

Be a part of the Saturday Venue Hop at this year’s Healesville Festival!

The Tuck Shop Ladies will bring their irresistible charm to Watts River Brewing for the afternoon, from 2pm to 4pm.

Armed with a pair of ukuleles and razor-sharp wit, Sam Lohs and Rosie Burgess transform life’s everyday absurdities into hilarious, harmony-soaked songs. With multiple sold-out seasons at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and two People’s Choice Award nominations at the Australian Folk Music Awards, The Tuck Shop Ladies have firmly cemented their place as crowd favourites.

Their live show is an uplifting ride through spontaneity and connection — part concert, part confessional, and entirely joyful. With heart and hilarity, they remind us that life really does sound better in harmony.

Born from their shared roots in the Australian folk scene (Fruit, The Rosie Burgess Trio), The Tuck Shop Ladies have carved out a niche all their own — blending finely crafted songs, exceptional harmonies and a comedic chemistry that’s impossible to fake.

Settle in with a craft brew, soak up the afternoon vibes, and make this joyful, laughter-filled performance your must-see Venue Hop stop.

Get your tickets to the hottest party at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival this March.

Sip, Stroll and Sounds takes you on a tour of fun and flavours around the Healesville Makers Quarter.

Take your time to savour our fresh local beers, the wines of Jayden Ong Wines, Payten and Jones and Giammarino Wines, and explore the gins of Four Pillars Gin.

Spend the afternoon tasting, strolling and grooving to the beat at some of Victoria’s best craft drink producers.

Click below to find out more and book your ticket for Saturday, 28 March.

More information for Sip, Sounds and Stroll

• Gift voucher not redeemable
• Wheelchair Accessible: All venues are wheelchair accessible
• No Allocated Seating
• Child-friendly: Children are welcome on this tasting tour, with no ticket required. But the event has a suggested duration of 5 hours so this is at the parents discretion.
• Outdoor Event: This is an all weather event – Guests are advised to dress accordingly
• Venue Directions: Ticket holders will be allocated a starting venue within the Healesville Makers Quarter (confirmed by email 10 days prior to the event) and then make their way around the Quarter in a clockwise direction.
• Accommodation recommendations: Yarra Gables Healesville – 15 minute walk RACV Healesville – 15 minute walk Tuck Inn Healesville – 15 minute walk Healesville Hotel – 15 minute walk
• Further event details: Guests will have up to an hour at each venue for the tasting and a snack if they choose, before strolling to the next in a clockwise direction. Guests are welcome to move through the tastings at a quicker pace.
• The venues will do their best to accomodate dietary requirements.
  
  For all event enquiries, please call 0487 888 866 or email info@jaydenong.com

We’ve been successful in attracting additional support from Creative Victoria for live and local music every Sunday at Watts River Brewing.

Sunday’s can be more relaxed in 2026, with a great line-up of amazing Yarra Valley and Melbourne-based performers.

From 2pm every Sunday from 25 January to 7 June 2026, you’ll find a range of very different artists sharing their creative talents.

Check out the full list of performers – from soul to country to rock n’ roll – via the button below.

Every Sunday you can keep the kids cool and happy at Watts River Brewing.

Kids can receive free slushies all day, while you enjoy some time out of the house with a cold drink of your own.

The slushies are sugar free and the current flavour is lime.

We’ll also have live music every Sunday afternoon as part of Creative Victoria’s #10000Gigs program.

Enjoy the summer in comfort at Watts River Brewing.