The Tastiest Tickets in Town!

By purchasing a ticket, you confirm you are 18+ and agree to the Event Terms & Conditions.

Auckland will host year three of this popular festival in January, where an exciting mix of Aussie and Kiwi Distillers will be showcasing their latest batch of hand-crafted spirits

Ticket Options

3.5 Hour tasting sessions general admission $70pp.
2 Ticket Bundles $120.
4 Ticket Sunday Bundle $200.
Masterclass seats $90pp or two seats for $150.

All prices in Australian Dollars. (AUD)

Venue

The Cloud, Queens Wharf
89 Quay Street,
Auckland Central

What’s Included?

Small sample pours are included over the 3.5 hour tasting session.

Complimentary tonic & soda mixers for your spirits samples.

Bottles available for take home purchases.
Complimentary tote bag and tasting cup.

Food is available for purchase with tasty food truck options.

Taste Theater

Purchase any ticket to the Auckland Spirits Festival and while you are there visit the International Spirits Academy Taste Theater to learn about everything spirits.

Masterclass

ESTER SPIRITS Saturday 3pm-3.45pm SOLD OUT

Session Times

Friday 30 January 2026
5:00pm – 8:30pm

Saturday 31 January 2026
11:00am – 2:30pm

4:00pm – 7:30pm

Sunday 1 February 2026
12:00pm – 3:30pm

*This is an over 18s event (18+) and we respectfully ask that guests do not bring children.

No entry without a ticket.

Meet the distillers
Tasty Masterclasses
All Drinks Included
3½ Hour Tasting Sessions
Free Tasting Cups

Let the fun begin!

Your ticket gives you unlimited spirits samples (sensibly of course), a tasting glass, tonic, soda water, and a cool tote bag. Take the opportunity to chat and taste with Kiwi and Aussie craft distillers. They will tell you how they make their spirits while you sample and savour it, and if you love it you can purchase a bottle or two to take home!

Four big sessions, tasty foods plus great door prizes! See you at the Auckland Spirits Festival.

The event liquor license requires that the pouring of all alcohol must cease 15 minutes prior to the end of each session. You’ll have time to finish your samples and purchase bottles before you make your way home!

Masterclasses

$90AUD per person which includes the following 3.5 hour tasting session.

Ester Spirits Cocktail Masterclass – SOLD OUT

Since bursting onto the scene in 2020, Ester Spirits has shaken up the Australian spirits game. Join distiller Felix Clark as he guides you through Ester’s award-winning gins and bottled cocktails, revealing how they developed their range of full-flavoured products inspired by the classics.

Using Ester’s signature drinks as your base, you’ll elevate them with clever twists, turning them from serious cocktails to fun highballs, uncovering the secrets behind Ester’s creative process. It’s a hands-on, taste-forward session for anyone who loves cocktails with character.

Saturday 31 January 2026 3:00pm – 3:45pm
Includes following 3.5hr festival session.

Looking Back – Auckland 2025

The Auckland Gin Festival gets bigger and better every year, and 2025 was no exception. Gin enthusiasts turned out in force to sip, sample, and savour their new-found favourites, stocking up on bottles for their cocktail cabinets.

In 2026, we’re turning things up a notch – the festival is expanding to include all spirits. From whisky to rum, vodka to liqueurs, there’s something for every palate. Stay tuned for an even more spirited celebration!

By purchasing a ticket, you confirm you are 18+ and agree to the Event Terms & Conditions.

Distillers attending this year

Frequently Asked Questions

Your ticket grants you entry to the tasting session specified on your ticket and includes a branded polysafe tasting cup and  non-woven tote bag for take-home purchases. All distillers will be running tastings throughout the session, which is included in your ticket price.

There is no limit to the amount of drinks you can sample however we highly suggest that you pace yourself over the 3 hour session. The distillers will pour a small sample of liquor into your tasting glass and you can either add your own Long Rays mixer or sample it neat. There will also be a spittoon at each stand should you wish to mouth sample only.

Drunken and abusive behaviour will not be tollerated and at our discretion anyone deemed to be intoxicated will be escorted from the venue.

Drunken and abusive behaviour will not be tollerated and at our discretion anyone deemed to be intoxicated will be escorted from the venue.

We practice the responsible service of alcohol at our festivals.

If you have lost or are having trouble finding your ticket, go to Eventbrite and login with your email address and password. You will be able to resend your ticket/s to your email address or print them out from your account. Please contact alex@ginevents.com.au if you are still having issues.

Yes, you can give your ticket to whoever you like. There is no need to change the name on the ticket. You will not be refused entry if you are not the person named on the ticket however they will still be required to check in with the ticket.

Sorry, all attendees must be 18 years or older and must have a ticket for the event.

Your ticket will include the start time and duration of your tasting session. This information is also available on Eventbrite. If you are late, you will not be allowed to stay for the following session.

 

The event liquor license requires that the pouring of all alcohol must cease 15 minutes prior to the end of each session. You’ll have time to finish your samples and purchase bottles before you make your way home!

There will be a variety of food options available for purchase on the day and most dietary requirements will be catered for.

Please check the event page about food options for your event.

Yes you may buy bottles of liquor directly from the distillers to enjoy at home. Strictly no bottles are to be opened and consumed at the festival.

Water, tonic and soda are included in the ticket and will be available during the tasting sessions. A small selection of non alcoholic drinks are available at the Head Office desk.

Group discounts are available for some of our festivals but not all sessions. Please check the festival page for ticket options for each session.

We offer 2 and 4 ticket bundles at a discount on most of our festivals but not all. If you have a group of 10 or more please contact hello@ginevents.com.au and we will gladly arrange a discounted promo code for your group.

Card is preferred for purchases at the event, and some of our events are completely cashless. All distillers and food vendors will accept EFTPOS payments.

Yes, our events are wheelchair accessible. Events taking place in multi-level buildings will have lifts available if needed.

Given that this is a licensed event, we highly recommend utilising public transport to get to the venue and to get home. Some venues will have parking available. Please check the websites of our venue partners for further details, availability and cost.

Refunds are only issued if you request a refund 30 days prior to the event or if the event is cancelled. Refunds are not available if your bank finds your credit card out of date or cancelled. If you can no longer attend, you may give or sell your ticket to another person. Tickets are fully transferable for the same session on the scheduled day. If you are eligible go to your Eventbrite accounts dashboard to request your refund. Some people change their mind and cancel their refund request so all refund requests are actioned approximately four weeks prior to the festival date.

Absolutely! While our festivals are spirits-focused, non-drinkers are welcome to join for the vibrant atmosphere and delicious food options. Please note that the ticket price is the same for all attendees.

By purchasing a ticket, you confirm you are 18+ and agree to the Event Terms & Conditions.

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