WHERE GOOD FRIENDS MEET FOR A BEER
Since it began in 2011, GABS Festival has been about bringing people together for exceptional experiences. Taking place across Australia, often referred to as Disneyland for beer lovers, discover beer, wine, cocktails, entertainment, live bands, game shows, and 50+ drinks stands. Over 500 beer taps under one roof. 2025 Festival Dates Announced Soon!
120 festival
beers
The cornerstone attraction of GABS. Each year, 120 different breweries from across Australia, New Zealand and around the world make brand new, limited edition unique beers & ciders exclusively for GABS. There is something to tantalise every tastebud and the first place in the world you get to try these delicious new drops is at a GABS Festival!
ALMOST 1000 YEARS OF HISTORY!
GABS welcomes the OLDEST BREWERY IN THE WORLD.
A touch of Germany was enjoyed at GABS24 with a guest appearance by thousand year old brewery, Weihenstephan!
Pouring in all 3 cities was GABS exclusive Braupakt plus their hugely popular Wheat beer, Pils and the Original Helles.
Plus, with the GABS '24 Beer Experiences Promotion one lucky winner will be visiting them in real life!
The GABS International Brewers Collective (IBC) is an exclusive night where global brewing royalty converges to share experiences and insights with the brightest minds in the craft beer industry. Established as an annual industry gala dinner, IBC has become a beacon for brewing excellence, inviting renowned figures from across the globe to inspire Australia’s craft brewing network.
Whether you are a business leader, inspiring entrepreneur, brand builder in any sector or a brewer, industry supplier, beer retailer, hospitality provider, or craft beer enthusiast, if you are looking to expand your network this is the event for you.
work
with us
Every year, a small army of passionate beer and events fans volunteer and donate their time to help keep GABS running smoothly, and we greatly appreciate their contribution to the fabric of the event. If you’re interested, we’d love you to volunteer for the GABS events. Not only do you get to meet and work with like-minded beer fans, there are some great perks too. Prepare to be overwhelmed by a wide selection of delicious, quirky, festival-exclusive beers.
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.
OUR OFFICIAL
GUIDES
Take a trip down GABS Memory Lane with a look through our Official Guides from every event! Featuring the tasting notes for more than 1,000 Festival Beers & Ciders launched for the first time at the festivals, plus much more!