BECOME A VOLUNTEER
IMPORTANCE NOTICE:
GABS Festival will be back in 2027
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After careful consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to pause the 2026 GABS festivals until 2027.
While we’re disappointed not to celebrate with you in 2026, this pause & reset allows us to plan, refresh and return bigger, better, and more exciting than ever. 
We want to thank our incredible community, partners and supporters for your understanding and ongoing enthusiasm. This isn’t goodbye — just a little break. We’ll see you in 2027 with something truly special.
Stay tuned for updates and sneak peeks along the way
Every year, a small army of passionate beer and events fans 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.
MELBOURNE
4-5 APRIL 2025
BRISBANE
23-24 MAY 2025
SYDNEY
30-31 MAY 2025
WHAT DOES VOLUNTEERING INVOLVE?
We’re looking for people to help support the brewery stands, work on front entry, help out at craft beer and cider seminars, set up the venue, and support GABS staff.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
As well as working at a great festival with other craft beer and cider fans, there are heaps of benefits when you join the crew.
EXCLUSIVE GABS VOLUNTEER T-SHIRT
TWO FREE ENTRY PASSES TO ANOTHER GABS SESSION
If you’re working a shift that finishes mid-session, you’re more than welcome to stick around and enjoy the rest of that session as well.
FREE PIZZA AND BEER
We’ll wrap up the end of a spectacular festival weekend, with a volunteer celebration complete with pizza and beer!