Unleash Your Inner Spirit!

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

The Melbourne Gin Festival is back for 2027 – bigger, bolder, and bursting with botanical brilliance. This year, distillers will be bringing their ENTIRE spirits range. So in addition to GIN, you’ll get to sample WHISKY, RUM, VODKA, TEQUILA and more!

Unleash Your Inner Spirit!

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

The Melbourne Gin Festival is back for 2027 – bigger, bolder, and bursting with botanical brilliance.

This year, distillers will be bringing their ENTIRE spirits range. So in addition to GIN, you’ll get to sample WHISKY, RUM, VODKA, TEQUILA and more!

Ticket Options

SINGLE TICKET
Fri $65 / Sat $70 / Sun $60

2-TICKET BUNDLE
Fri $120 / Sat $130 / Sun $110

4-TICKET BUNDLE
Fri & Sun $220 – $55 per person!

Venue

The Timber Yard

351 Plummer St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

What’s Included?

    All spirit samples during 3.5 hours of tastings.

    Fever-Tree premium mixers to pair with your spirit samples.

    Bottles available to purchase and take home.

    Complimentary tote bag and tasting cup.

    Food is available for purchase with tasty food truck options.

    Masterclasses

    WHITE LIGHT BEVERAGES
    Saturday 13 February
    11am-11.45am
    $90 per person

    PROHIBITION SPIRITS
    Saturday 13 February
    4pm – 4.45pm
    $100 per person.

    All masterclass tickets include the following 3.5hr festival session.

    Session Times

    Friday 12 February 2027
    5:00pm – 8:30pm

    Saturday 13 February 2027
    12:00pm – 3:30pm
    5:00pm – 8:30pm

    Sunday 14 February 2027
    12pm – 3.30pm

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

    **Bottles purchased are strictly not to be opened onsite. They are only to take home.

    No entry without a ticket.

    Meet the Distillers
    Premium Fever-Tree Mixers
    All Spirit Samples Included
    3.5 Hour Tasting Sessions
    Free Tote Bag & Tasting Cup

    Let the fun beGIN!

    Your ticket gives you a wide range of spirits to taste with tonics/mixers, a branded tasting cup and a tote bag. Take the opportunity to chat and taste with 40+ Aussie craft distillers. They will tell you how they make their products while you taste. Their bottles are for sale to take home.

    There will be four tasty food trucks providing hot and cold food including Gluten Free items. Schibello Coffee will be available for when you need a break from tasting spirits.

    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

    Tickets include the following
    3.5 hour tasting session.

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

    Prohibition Liquor Co Masterclass

    Join gin expert Adam Carpenter for an engaging masterclass with South Australia’s Prohibition Liquor Co. Adam will guide you through a tasting of their signature gins, sharing insights into the craft, inspiration, and innovative approach behind each expression.

    Discover how Prohibition combines tradition with modern flair, using quality botanicals to deliver bold and distinctive flavours. This session offers the perfect chance to deepen your appreciation of premium Australian gin in a fun and interactive way. With a chance to win a free bottle!

    Saturday 13 February 4:00pm – 4:45pm
    Includes the following 3.5hr festival session.

    White Light Beverages Masterclass

    Cocktail Tips and Tricks: Luna Hueca Tequila, White Light Vodka, and Triple G Gin.

    Have you ever thought… How does your favourite bar make the Margarita taste like that? How can I elevate my Friday afternoon Martini’s with my partner? Why don’t I like Vodka unless it’s in an Espresso Martini? Well… We have all of these answers and more coming your way in our Melbourne Gin Festival Masterclass!

    We want to walk you through how to get the best out of these spirits with helpful industry tips and tricks based around the classic cocktails associated with each spirit, while also trying to introduce you to some fun new cocktail ideas along the way! Each customer will be given samples of three cocktails made during the class.

    Saturday 13 FEBRUARY 11:00am – 11:45am
    Includes the following 3.5hr festival session.

    Looking Back Melbourne 2026

    Melbourne loved the 2026 Gin Festival so much we’re doing it all again!

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

    Distillers attending this year

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

    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 Fever-Tree 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. Please note that final samples will be served 15 minutes prior to the end of the session to give you time to finish your drinks, finalise your purchases, and make your way to the exit.

    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.

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