It’s AFL Grand Final Time • The biggest week on the footy calendar is coming to The Budgie, and we’re going BIG.
We’re gearing up for the big dance with three huge days of entertainment, footy, food, drinks, live music and plenty of prizes, all leading into Saturday’s AFL Grand Final.
Whether you’re getting the long weekend started early, looking for something to do on the public holiday, or searching for the perfect place to watch the Grand Final, The Budgie is the place to be all week long.
Price: $75 per person
(pre-booked – $99 on the day)
Grand Final Day SORTED!
From 2pm to 5pm, enjoy a three-hour bottomless beverage package including all our beers, wines AND feature cocktails – plus your choice of one food item from the extensive Holly’s Kitchen menu.
Catch every second of the action live across our massive Warehouse screen and TVs throughout The Showroom Social.
Round up the crew, wear your colours and lock in the easiest Grand Final Day going around!
To lock in your table and package, select the GF Day Package on your way through the booking process for September 26th, 2026.
Get into the Grand Final spirit early!
With the long weekend ahead, we’re kicking things off in The Showroom Social with a FREE tap beverage when you wear your footy colours on Thursday night.
Stick around after dark as our late-night DJ takes over the Showroom, mixing tunes until late and officially getting the Grand Final weekend underway.
Upstairs in the Warehouse, Tighta$$ Trivia will be pumping as usual, but with a Grand Final twist. Get your team together and battle it out for a $200 Budgie Bar Tab PLUS a FREE Grand Final Food Package for the winning team!
The Budgie Car Show is back!
For the public holiday, we’re opening up the full Showroom and putting our extensive collection of classic and unique cars on display, alongside a huge range of cars and bikes from local enthusiasts.
It’s the perfect public holiday outing. Grab some food, have a drink, check out the cars and spend your Friday at The Budgie.
Got a classic, custom or unique car or bike? Bring it down and we’ll shout you a FREE schooner!
+ Scotty DJ LIVE Friday Night in the warehouse
It’s time for the big dance!
We’re opening early from 11am, giving you and the crew plenty of time to grab the best seat in the house, get fed, get a few drinks in and settle in before the first bounce.
We’ll have full siren-to-siren Grand Final coverage across our massive Warehouse screen and the TVs throughout The Showroom Social. Wherever you’re sitting, you won’t miss a second of the action.
And we’re doing a lot more than just showing the game:
+ Norm Smith, First Goal & Winning Margin Competition with a MASSIVE grand prize
+ Half-Time Competition with $1,000+ worth of prizes to be won
+ All-Day Food & Drink Specials
+ Holly’s Footy Canteen Takeover serving up your favourite footy feeds
+ James Franklin Trio LIVE after the final siren
From the first beer on Thursday to the final siren on Saturday, we’re making a full weekend of it.
Round up the crew, wear your colours and spend AFL Grand Final Week at The Budgie!
Bookings are highly recommended for Grand Final Day.
Host your next big event with us at The Budgie. With multiple spaces across our industrial-style warehouses, we’ll find the perfect spot for your occasion. Read through our event packages via the links, get in touch and let’s get your date secured!
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