Latin Beer is bringing the vibrant spirit of Latin America to GABS with live salsa dancers lighting up their stall all weekend long. With cold cervezas in hand and music in the air, it’s the perfect blend of flavour and fiesta. Don’t just taste the culture — dance in it!
WHAT'S Happening
Beer. Fun. Discovery. Repeat.
From mind-blowing beers and ciders to mouthwatering eats, games, and entertainment, GABS Festival is more than just a tasting session — it’s a full-blown celebration of craft culture.
TRY 100+ BEERS AT AUSTRALIA’S LONGEST BAR
We’re pouring from 240 taps across a 30-metre double-sided bar – possibly the longest in the country!
With 100+ brand new beers, seltzers, RTDs, and ciders, it’s an epic showcase of what’s fresh and exciting in the world of drinks.
Pop-Up Bars from the best in the biz
Your favourite breweries and distilleries are popping up at GABS!
Think limited releases, fresh collabs, and festival-only sips poured straight from the source.
Beer, seltzers, cocktails, spirits – it’s all here. Meet the makers, try something new, and find your next go-to drop.
MASTERCLASSES + TASTING SESSIONS
Up your beer and food game. Learn from top brewers, chefs, and drink pros with tasting masterclasses, brewer chats, and food pairings running all session long. No snobbery, just fun.
Miguel Maestre’s GABS Debut
Celebrity chef Miguel Maestre is trading the kitchen for the brewery! Known for his bold flavours and big energy, he’s crafted a tropical festival brew bursting with Seville orange, mandarin, and melon. Try it fresh, straight from the tap – and don’t miss your chance to share a beer and taste Miguel’s famous paella live at GABS.
Hot Potato Band – Live!
Our GABS favourites are back! Hot Potato Band bring big brass, high energy, and global tour vibes to the stage. Don’t miss their legendary Bohemian Rhapsody anthem to close each session. It’s a GABS moment.
GABS SILENT DISCO
Dance like no one’s watching – because they aren’t! Slip on a headset and choose from three channels of bangers. It’s your party, your vibe, your soundtrack.
REAR END REWARDS
Step right up, don’t be shy! Check out this delirious fun to look forward to!
Introducing… Rear End Rewards.
Buy any full size glass from the Delirium stand at GABS for the chance to take the plunge and win a prize!
BUCKETTY’S + BUTTERBOY
Our Northern Beaches mates are bringing their trademark vibes to GABS this year with what’s promised to be the FASTEST TAPS IN THE CITY across 2 bars.
The beer is obviously on point with the highly exclusive Bucketty’s & ButterBoy Choc-Chip Cookie Porter pouring for the first time in history. Plus they’re dishing out some vodka soda’s for those moments when your pallet hits hop overload.
A COLLECTIVE OF SYDNEY’S FINEST
The South Sydney Breweries Collective brings local, independent breweries together to celebrate craft beer, community and collaboration, while putting the bustling South Sydney beer scene firmly on the map. At GABS Sydney there’ll be three members showcasing their sippers; Slow Lane, The Social Brewers and Frenchies.
MATSO’S WHEEL OF POURTUNE
The famous wheel of pourtune will take place on the main stage.
It’s a game show based off some of the best classic game shows like “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?”, “Deal or No Deal” and “The Price Is Right!”. Spin it to win it!
FEEL THE RHYTHM WITH LATIN BEER
ARE YOU BETTER THAN A BREWER? WITH MERRICK WATTS.
Step up to the challenge in Are You Better Than a Brewer?—a fun and fast-paced blind beer tasting with a twist! Each round pairs a professional brewer with a brave audience member as they go head-to-head to identify three mystery beers. Can the average beer lover outsmart the expert?
Hosted by the hilarious Merrick Watts, expect plenty of laughs as he adds his signature off-the-cuff comedy to the mix. It’s beer, banter, and bragging rights all in one!
BENTSPOKE’S TOUR DE GABS!
Think you’ve got the fastest legs in the fest? It’s time to prove it. Bentspoke’s Tour de GABS is rolling back into Sydney — and this year, it’s bigger, louder, and sweatier than ever.
Jump on the Bentspoke Bike, race your mates, and battle it out for session sprint glory. It’s part fun, part fierce, and all about speed, stamina, and bragging rights.
Worship at the Altar of Wine with DOOM JUICE
DOOM JUICE is making a heavenly entrance to GABS Sydney with their epic 13-metre inflatable church — and you’re invited to step inside. Known for their bold, natural wines and rebellious spirit, DOOM JUICE is turning heads and breaking all the rules. Come confess your love of wine. It’s not just a wine tasting — it’s a full-blown revelation.
TAKE THE GABS CRAFTY CRAWL & WIN!
Love a good scavenger hunt? Well, you’re in luck because GABS Brisbane is home to the GABS Crafty Crawl!
Brought to you by the legends at The Crafty Pint, follow the clues to find six brewery stands at the festival, scan the QR codes and you could win plenty of beer, merch and more!
