Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Announces Final Edition in 2026
Founder John Henderson announced on December 1, 2025 that the Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival will conclude with its 20th anniversary edition on April 11, 2026 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The decision marks the last opportunity for the regional celebration that has anchored the local events calendar for two decades, and it carries immediate implications for breweries, musicians, vendors, and fans.
John Henderson confirmed that the April 11, 2026 festival will be the final Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival, ending a twenty year run that grew into one of the region's signature beer and music gatherings. The event will take place at the Atlantic City Convention Center, and the announcement frames the April date as a capstone celebration for an event that combined craft beer showcases with live music and local vendors.
The festival grew from a single day showcase to a major calendar event that supported small breweries, regional touring bands, and an array of food and craft vendors. For many independent breweries and homebrew communities the festival became an annual opportunity to reach new drinkers, test experimental beers, and connect with other makers. Musicians and local venues also relied on the festival as a source of exposure and supplemental income during the spring touring season.
This final edition matters because it compresses years of opportunity into one last celebration. Verify ticketing details and venue information early, and confirm any access or age restrictions directly with the Atlantic City Convention Center and official festival channels. Expect heavier demand from attendees who want to mark the festival's twentieth anniversary and its final run, and plan travel and lodging accordingly for the April date.
Vendors and breweries should assess whether to participate as a farewell showcase or to reallocate resources to other area festivals. Musicians and promoters can view the event as a one time platform to reach a concentrated audience of beer fans and festivalgoers. Local businesses that benefited from festival traffic should take note of the timing and explore alternative promotional opportunities for late spring.
The announcement closes a chapter on a long standing regional event, and it creates a clear deadline for those who want to be part of the last edition. Stay alert for ticketing updates and official schedules as the festival approaches, and treat April 11, 2026 as the final chance to experience this blend of craft beer culture and live music in Atlantic City.
