WHERE GOOD FRIENDS MEET FOR A BEER
Since it began in 2011, GABS Festival has been about bringing people together for exceptional experiences. Taking place across Australia, often referred to as Disneyland for beer lovers, you’ll discover beer, wine, cocktails, entertainment, live bands, game shows, and 50+ drinks stands. Over 500 beer taps under one roof. Select the city nearest to you to discover more.
120 festival
beers
The cornerstone attraction of GABS. Each year, 120 different breweries from across Australia, New Zealand and around the world make brand new, limited edition unique beers & ciders exclusively for GABS. There is something to tantalise every tastebud and the first place in the world you get to try these delicious new drops is at a GABS Festival!
23 June
30 May 2024
ICC Parkside Ballroom
Welcome to the GABS International Brewers Collective (IBC), an exclusive night where global brewing royalty converges to share experiences and insights with the brightest minds in the craft beer industry. Established as an annual industry gala dinner, IBC has become a beacon for brewing excellence, inviting renowned figures from across the globe to inspire Australia’s craft brewing network.
Whether you are a business leader, inspiring entrepreneur, brand builder in any sector or a brewer, industry supplier, beer retailer, hospitality provider, or craft beer enthusiast, if you are looking to expand your network this is the event for you.
work
with us
Every year, a small army of passionate beer and events fans volunteer and donate their time to help keep GABS running smoothly, and we greatly appreciate their contribution to the fabric of the event. If you’re interested, we’d love you to volunteer for the GABS events. Not only do you get to meet and work with like-minded beer fans, there are some great perks too. Prepare to be overwhelmed by a wide selection of delicious, quirky, festival-exclusive beers.
GABS
CARES
GABS Cares have teamed up with some incredible breweries to give away beer packs during lockdown and share a bit of joy to family & friends. Keep an eye out for our upcoming campaigns.