The most anticipated event on the beer calendar, the Great Australian SpecTAPular (GABS) is back for a whirlwind three-city tour in April and May 2025. Tickets for the event, which touches down in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, are now on sale so get in early and don’t miss out.
Globally recognised as one of the best beer festivals in the world (and the biggest in the country), GABS is the only place where you can taste more than 100 new and exclusive brews under one roof. This year GABS will be building Australia’s longest bar with 120 taps, all running in one line. One hundred taps will be dedicated to the most creative beers, while 20 taps will be pouring a sensational variety of other drinks including spirits and cocktails.
Like Disneyland for beer lovers, GABS offers attendees the chance to dive deep behind their favourite brews with an exclusive Beer Masterclass.
About the GABS Festival Brews:
Each year, breweries are invited to submit an expression of interest to create a GABS Festival Brew, but only 120 make the cut. Famed for their weird and wonderful flavour combos - think sushi beer, cookie stouts and lollipop sours - some of the exclusive festival brews have gone on to become top sellers, such as Hop Nation’s Jedi Juice, Feral Brewing’s Karma Citra & Imperial Biggie and Deeds Brewing’s Juice Train NEIPA.
The highly anticipated showcase is renowned for pushing the limits as to what’s possible with beer and this year’s list is no different with brewers letting their imagination (and skill) run wild.
European Guest Breweries Confirmed for GABS25:
This year, Bamburg's famous smoked beer brewery, Schlenkerla, will be crossing the oceans to exhibit at GABS. It will be joined by the world's oldest brewery, Weihenstephan, which had so much fun in 2024, it will be back pouring its award-winning beers!
The list of Tour partners is growing all the time and so far includes Hop Products Australia, Matso's, Monkey Shoulder, Liquex, Akasha Brewing, Buckettys’ and Thirsty Merchant.
More than Just Beer:
Since 2011, the GABS Festival has brought together incredible breweries, talented distillers and mouthwatering eats for an unforgettable experience. This year, the festival promises an even bigger line-up, with more than 500 beer taps, cocktails, whiskies, wines and non-alcoholic drinks to discover.
The ultimate Autumn day out, you can expect everything from brass bands, circus performances, merch stalls and vendor displays to beer games, live stage performances, eating competitions, food trucks, cocktail bars and silent discos. With something for everyone, this is one event you don’t want to miss.
Tickets are on sale now, head to www.gabsfestival.com to grab yours.
Festival Dates:
Melbourne – Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Brisbane – Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank, Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Sydney – ICC, Darling Harbour, Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31, 2025.
