Beam Awards Fuchsia Festival 2026

Fuchsia Festival | Beam Awards 2026

The Fuchsia Festival is Beam’s signature celebration of business, recognition and connection. This two-day experience in Melbourne brings together founders, leaders and innovators from across Australia.

Taking place on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 May 2026, the festival features three standout events hosted across some of Melbourne’s most iconic locations.

Across the weekend, guests will also connect with small business owners through curated Trade Booth experiences, creating opportunities to discover new brands, meet founders and support the Beam community.

Guests can attend individual events or experience the full weekend with the Fuchsia Festival Pass.

Fuchsia or Fact | The Business Game Show

Friday 29th May 2026 | 8.30am - 1.30pm

Dress Code: Business Casual

Venue
River Room, Crown Towers Melbourne
Level 1 Crown Towers
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank VIC 3006

Fuchsia or Fact opens the Fuchsia Festival with a live business game show experience inside the River Room at Crown Towers Melbourne.

This is a fast-moving, interactive format where business advice and insights are challenged, defended and rethought in real time.

Teams of experts take the stage to share what is working now, what is shifting and how to future-proof your business through Fuchsia or Fact, The Fuchsia Fix, Direction and Foundations.

Hosted by Emcee Annette Densham, this experience brings energy, clarity and real conversation into the room.

Game Show Ticket Includes

• Entry to Fuchsia or Fact | The Business Game Show
• Interactive segments including Fuchsia or Fact, The Fuchsia Fix, Direction and Foundations
• Insights from founders, sponsors and industry leaders
• Morning tea on arrival
• Networking lunch
• Access to the Trade Booth showcase featuring small business owners and founders
• Opportunities to connect with speakers, sponsors and the Beam community
• Hosted by Emcee Annette Densham

Fuchsia After Dark

Friday 29th May 2026 | 6.00pm – 9.00pm

Dress Code: Cocktail Attire / Dress to Impress

Venue
Left Bank Melbourne
1 Southbank Boulevard
Southbank VIC 3006

Fuchsia After Dark takes place at Left Bank Melbourne, a vibrant riverside venue along the Southbank Promenade with views across the Yarra River and city skyline.

This is a curated evening bringing together founders, finalists and sponsors in one room for connection and conversation.

Fuchsia After Dark Ticket Includes

• Welcome drink on arrival
• Cocktail style canapés served throughout the evening
• Cash bar for additional beverages
• Live music and entertainment
• Networking with finalists, founders and sponsors

Beam Awards Gala

Saturday 30th May 2026 | 5.00pm - 10.00pm

Dress Code - Black Tie / Long Gowns/Dresses
Colour Theme - Pink, Black or White

Venue
River Room, Crown Towers Melbourne
Level 1 Crown Towers
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank VIC 3006

The Beam Awards Gala is the pinnacle event of the weekend.

Hosted in the River Room at Crown Towers Melbourne, this evening celebrates the founders and businesses shaping industries across Australia.

Guests gather for a pink-carpet experience recognising finalists and announcing the winners of the 2026 Beam Awards.

Hosted by Emcee Annette Densham, the Gala brings together recognition, celebration and connection in one room.

Gala Ticket Includes

• Entry to the Beam Awards Gala
• Three-course seated dinner
• 5 hours Beverage service during dinner
• Live awards presentations and winner announcements
• Celebration of the 2026 Beam Awards winners
• Networking with finalists, judges, sponsors and guests

Three distinct experiences across two days.
One powerful weekend inside the Beam Awards Fuchsia Festival.