JUNIPER JOY RETURNS AT BRISBANE GIN FESTIVAL THIS APRIL

Brisbane, mark your calendars as the Brisbane Gin Festival returns for its fourth year—now at the spacious Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds, allowing more gin lovers to join the celebration from Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 April 2025.

Brace yourself for a weekend of spirited discovery as 50 of Australia’s best distillers showcase their finest creations. With 11 exciting new brands making their festival debut and a selection of returning favourites, there’ll be something fresh to discover with every sip.

Among the newcomers, festival-goers can look forward to tasting creations from Bunker Distillery (NSW), The Matilda Distilling Company (QLD), Sip & Banter Distillery (QLD), The Rare Orchid Distilling Co. (QLD), Three Wise Men Distillery (NSW), Island Coast Spirits (TAS), Western Queensland Spirit (QLD), Hobson’s Distillery (VIC), Liquidus Distillery (QLD), and Temple of Juniper (VIC).

Several festival favourites will be returning, including The Farmers Wife Distillery (NSW), Prohibition Distillery (SA), Ester Spirits (NSW), The Gin Boutique (ACT), Nosferatu (QLD), and Taylor & Smith (TAS).

Each guest will receive complimentary Long Rays tonic and soda, the perfect partner to your gin tastings. The festival will also feature a selection of food vendors, ensuring there are plenty of delicious bites to enjoy throughout the event. Plus, visitors can explore The Drunken Farmhand’s range of artisan sauces, pickles, chutneys, and preserves, made with locally grown produce—perfect for taking home to elevate your next meal.

Take your gin appreciation to the next level with the Kendor Distillery Masterclass, where guests will work hands-on with the distiller to create their own signature gin blend to take home. This 45-minute session is the ultimate experience for those looking to dive deeper into the art of distilling.

The festival will also feature free 10-15 minute sessions at the Taste Theatre, an engaging space where distillers, Long Rays mixers, and Schibello Coffee will share their insights into the world of spirits and mixers. These sessions run twice during each festival time slot, offering guests a chance to expand their knowledge in between tastings.

With four tasting sessions spread across three days, there’s plenty of time to sip, savour, and enjoy the experience. Every guest will receive unlimited gin tastings, a stylish keepsake tote, and a signature tasting glass to take home as a memento of the festival.

The Brisbane Gin Festival is proudly organised by the Australian Gin Distillers Association Inc. and forms part of their national Gin Festival roadshow.

For more information and tickets, visit ginevents.com.au.

EVENT DETAILS

What: Brisbane Gin Festival 2025
When: 4 - 6 April 2025
Where: Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
Ticket Prices:

• Single session ticket: $70
• Special Date Night (Friday only): 2 tickets for $110
• Masterclass ticket: $90 (includes access to a masterclass and the following 3.5-hour tasting session)

What’s included:

• All gin samples are included over the 3½ hour tasting session.
• Complimentary Long Rays mixers for your gin samples.
• Complimentary branded tote bags.
• Free branded tasting glass.