Get ready to awaken your senses as the Melbourne Gin Festival arrives at the iconic Timber Yard in Port Melbourne from Friday 21 March to Sunday 23 March 2025. Uncover a world of gin-spiration, where creativity and craftsmanship take centre stage.
Brace yourself for a weekend of lively revelry as 46 of Australia’s best craft distillers gather to pour their hearts and spirits into the ultimate celebration. With 6 new distillers making their festival debut and over 30 fan-favourite brands showcasing their latest drops, there’ll be something fresh to discover with every sip.
Brands at the event include:
- The Bluff Distillery: Meet Chris Fraser, the distiller behind Bluff, Australia’s Best Classic London Dry Gin 2024. Bluff was also crowned Australia’s best gin for 2024.
- Travelling While Standing Still Gin: A 2022 trophy winner hailing from Victoria.
- Four Friends Gin (VIC)
- Green Street Distillery (SA)
- Hobsons Distillery (VIC)
- Finders Distillery (NSW)
Each guest will receive complimentary Long Rays tonic and soda, offering the ideal accompaniment to your gin. And if all that tasting makes you hungry, a lineup of four top-notch food trucks will be ready to satisfy your cravings with delicious bites that will keep your taste buds dancing.
Take gin appreciation to the next level withthree guided tasting masterclasses led by some of the best in the business. Dive into the organic magic of locally sourced botanicals with the distillers from Organic Bay, learn the art of bold, sustainable spirits from the family-run team at Noble Bootleggers, or explore Aussie-inspired gin and food pairings with the passionate founders of Gindu Distillery. Each 45-minute session will leave guests buzzing with new knowledge—and includes entry to the festival session right after, so the fun doesn’t stop.
The festival will also feature free 10-minute sessions at the Taste Theatre, an outdoor space where distillers, Long Rays mixers, and Schibello Coffee will come together to share insights into their craft. Adding to the vibrant atmosphere, the Jackson Combo returns for the third year as roaming minstrels, entertaining guests with smooth sounds on saxophone, guitar, and drums.
With four tasting sessions spread across three unforgettable days, there’s plenty of time for everyone to join the fun. As part of the festival experience, every guest will enjoy unlimited gin tastings, a stylish keepsake tote, and a signature tasting glass to take home as a memento of the event.
The Melbourne Gin Festival is proudly organised by the Australian Gin Distillers Association Inc. and serves as a highlight on their national Gin Festival roadshow.
For more information and tickets, visit ginevents.com.au
EVENT DETAILS
What: Melbourne Gin Festival 2025
When: 21 – 23 March 2025
Where: The Timber Yard, 351 Plummer St, Port Melbourne
Ticket prices:
- Single session ticket: $70 per session
- Two-ticket bundle: $110
- Four-ticket bundle: $200
- Masterclass ticket: $90 (includes access to a masterclass and the following 3.5hr 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.