Australia’s Biggest Beer & Drinks Experience
Something for everyone! Beer, whisky, wine & cocktails
MELBOURNE 4 – 5 April MCEC
BRISBANE 23 – 24 May BCEC
SYDNEY 30 – 31 May ICC
Globally recognised as one of the best beer festivals in the world, GABS turns 15 this year!
2025 promises to be one of the best ever! Discover over 500 beer taps serving some of the most innovative brews, cocktails, whisky and wine from some of Australia and the world’s most talented producers.
With up to 120 new releases, live entertainment, masterclasses, a silent disco and delicious street food, there is truly something for everyone.
120 New & Exclusive Brews
Poured from our longest bar
Taste test limited-edition craft beverages made exclusively for GABS, including beers ciders, seltzers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages poured directly from our longest bar ever!
These beers are only available at GABS and allow our brewers and distillers to get creative with one-off creations.
Highlights
Miguel Maestre GABS Debut
Miguel Maestre is bubbling with excitement – this time, not just in the kitchen, but in the brewery! Known for his infectious energy and passion for bold flavours, Miguel has jumped head first into the world of beer, creating his very own GABS Festival brew that’s every bit as vibrant and full of life as he is. Full of tropical flavours such as zesty Seville orange, mandarin, and melon to create a refreshing and aromatic beer. Be the first to join him for a beer and try his delicious paella!
TOUR de GABS
Bentspoke Bike’s bring the TOUR de GABS action! Jump on and challenge your mates to a race to claim the session sprint titles. It’s loads of fun and there are great prizes on offer.
GABS LONGEST SESSION
Melbourne, you are in for a treat with GABS longest session ever running on Friday 4th April from 12 midday to 10pm. Come for a long lunch or straight after work, you can join the session at any time!
Australia's Longest Bar
Is this 30-meter 240 tap double sided bar Australia’s longest bar ever? We are not sure, but we do know it’s super impressive and has up to 120 brand new beer, cocktail RTDs, seltzers and ciders being served for the first time ever!
Live music from Hot Potato Band
Hot Potato Band are bringing their larger-than-life brass collective straight to GABS. Our resident band has gone global as they travel the world these days! You do not want to miss the GABS Bohemian Rapsody anthem at the end of each session!
Silent Disco
Dance to your own beat at the GABS Silent Disco! Grab a pair of headphones and immerse yourself in a world of music, where you control the tunes! You have three channels of the best tunes ever to choose from as you dance away like nobody is watching.
Masterclasses all day
Deepen your appreciation of food and drink by attending a GABS Masterclass. Delve into the world of brewing and food pairing or grab a brewer talk as you enhance your drinks knowledge at these exciting sessions!
International Guest Line-up
GABS has long been considered one of the best beer festivals in the world! It is no surprise that it attracts some of the best breweries from around the world. This year’s international guests are next level!
Schlenkerla – Germany
This historic smoked beer brewery from Bamberg are bringing their word famous recipe and a GABS exclusive to our Australian shores. If you are a true beer connoisseur, you simply have to try this tasty dark brown brew that for centuries, has made so many people happy.
Weihenstephan – Germany
The oldest brewery in the world had so much fun at GABS last year they simply had to return for another visit. A beautiful range of traditional core beers and a new limited GABS release await you in this German beer hall themed zone.
Delirium Brewing - Belgium
Making their GABS debut all the way from Belgium, it’s the famous pink elephant from Delirium. A range of the most delicious Ales, Pilsners, Wheat and Red beer you will ever taste await you along with true Belgium hospitality! Look out for the Pink Elephant signature stand
Garage Project - New Zealand
One of the world’s most celebrated breweries is also one of GABS longest standing international partners. Month after month, Garage Project continue to produce some the most exciting new beers ever and this year they have made another incredible, exclusive, GABS Festival Brew that will keep you hanging for more!
Masterclasses
Deepen your appreciation of food and drink by attending a GABS Masterclass.
Delve into the world of brewing and food pairing or grab a brewer talk as you enhance your drinks knowledge at these exciting sessions!
Win a trip to Germany
Win a dream beer trip! Join our raffle for the chance to win a 12-day beer lover’s dream trip to Germany for two in September 2025.
Inclusions:
- Schlenkerla Brewery
- Weihenstephan, along with a visit to their famous Freising Volksfest Beer Festival
- Visits and local excursions to Munich and UNESCO world heritage cities Bamberg and Regensburg
Simply include an entry when you purchase your GABS ticket!
Every GABS ticket comes with a drinks Safari $250 Voucher Booklet
This pocket sized booklet features multiple offers for you to enjoy at various venues post attending GABS25, including complimentary pints, 2-4-1 offers and more.
GABS
CARES
Started in 2021, GABS Cares has been created by the GABS Craft Beer Festival team to support and give back to various beer industry initiatives and good community charitable causes within Australia.
BELLRINGER HALL OF FAME
Since GABS began, we’ve had a little tradition in place, where we invite one of the most influential brewers, cidermakers, or just all-round awesome people to ‘ring the bell’ to open and close every GABS session. While it may sound like a simple thing, it’s become a true ‘badge of honour’ for all GABS Bellringers.
MAJOR PARTNERS
ASSOCIATE PARTNERS
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
