Ginuary Festival
Count down Australia's 100 best gins of the past year — and drink them.
Overview
There's never a bad time to drink gin. If you're a fan of juniper spirits, any day ending in 'y' is a great day for your favourite tipple. But Brisbane's annual Ginuary Festival picks one date on the calendar, pours plenty of the beverage in the spotlight and turns it into a celebration. In 2025, all that gin sipping is happening on Sunday, January 26.
We recommend that you arrive thirsty, as always — and that you prepare for plenty of company. This shindig goes gin crazy and attracts a crowd. Covent Garden in West End is behind it, which is where the fest is being held this time around.
Prepare to sip your way around eight gin degustation stations, at your choice of two sessions: from 12–3pm and 5–8pm. All samples are included in your ticket price, as are three hours of drinks, gluten-free canapes and live tunes.
Also, you have options ticket-wise. A regular pass costs $99 and gets you access to the gin stations and their tastings. Or, go VIP from $119 for early entry (from either 11am or 4pm).
While any fest can say cheers to gin just because, Ginuary is also counting down 2024's Hottest 100 Gins, as it does every year. Accordingly, whichever ticket you go for, you'll still get to enjoy the best juniper-fuelled Australian and New Zealand tipples. You can vote online in advance, then revel in the results live on the day.
