GABS Festival

SYDNEY

30-31 MAY 2025
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE

The GREAT AUSTRALASIAN BEER SPECTAPULAR (GABS) is heading to Sydney!

Globally recognised as one of the best beer festivals in the world, GABS serves up:

  • 500+ beer taps, plus cocktails, whisky, wine, seltzers & more
  • Incredible breweries & top distillers from across Australia & NZ
  • Meet the brewers and hear the stories behind the sips

  • Delectable eats from the best local street food vendors

  • Live music, roving performers & epic entertainment

  • Silent disco, beer games & fun surprises around every corner

  • Masterclasses & tastings led by the pros

  • One ticket. One roof. Unlimited good times

FESTIVAL BEERS

Paddle-up at the 100+ tap bar to try some of the most unique and iconic brews from brewers and distillers across the nation.
Made exclusively for GABS, each drop is uniquely crafted for GABS25 attendees to enjoy at the festival.

THE LINEUP

Savour the best drops at GABS25, crafted by the most talented brewers. Meet the makers from around Australia, along with Bamberg’s famous smoked beer brewery, Schlenkerla and the world’s oldest brewery, Weihenstephan.

ENTERTAINMENT

It’s not just about the beers! GABS also features some of the best entertainment Sydney has on offer. From big brass bands, a silent disco, masterclasses and even circus performers!

Discover the Future of Craft Beer at the Up & Coming Brewers Bar

The GABS Cares program, in partnership with Hop Products Australia (HPA) are proud to present the Up & Coming Brewers Bar – showcasing four breweries who are new or emerging in each state.

This initiative offers selected breweries a fully sponsored opportunity to showcase their craft to a broad audience of beer enthusiasts.

The Up & Coming Brewers showcasing at GABS Sydney are:


Cypher Brewing Co in Gungahlin, Canberra, is a locally-owned brewery dedicated to creating a relaxed space for the community to enjoy their range of craft beers brewed on-site.

Method Brewing, located in Islington, Newcastle, is an independent brewery focused on method-driven, quality beers for the local community.

Squinters Brewing Co in Penrith, New South Wales, offers a selection of beers across 12 taps, complemented by an on-site food truck, Beefy’s Burgers.

Yard Kings Brewing Co in Morisset, Lake Macquarie, combines their craft brewery with a smokehouse, offering fresh beers and a low ‘n’ slow BBQ menu in a relaxed brewpub setting.

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