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Coogee Bay Hotel · Coogee
thong tosses, mullet glory and cold tinnies in a Coogee beer garden
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Aussie, ready for round three? From 1 October to 1 November, Ockerfest returns to Coogee Bay Hotel, transforming the Garden into Sydney's biggest celebration of backyard legends, cold tinnies and all things unapologetically Australian.
Across four weekends, punters can battle it out in thong tosses, compete for mullet glory, cool off with Bundy Slushies and belt out Aussie classics as DJs keep the party rolling. Throw in best-dressed competitions, plenty of prizes and the big Ocker-Ween finale, and you've got an activation that's equal parts celebration and friendly chaos.
Grab a cold beer, gather your mates and settle into a month of classic Aussie mischief by the beach.
Date: 1 October - 1 November 2026, running Thursday to Sunday each week, 12pm-8pm
Location: The Garden, Coogee Bay Hotel
Ticket: Free entry
For more details, visit: https://coogeebayhotel.com.au/whats-on/ockerfest
Quick answers
When is Ockerfest 2026?
Thu 22 Oct 2026, +7 more dates. There are 8 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
Coogee Bay Hotel, Coogee, NSW.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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