Australian Distillers Festival - 2027 Melbourne

Celebrate Australian Spirits with Melbourne's Best Mixed Spirits Tasting Festival at the Abbotsford Convent. The Australian Distillers Festival is back at the Abbotsford Convent for 2027, bringing together some of Australia’s best independent distillers for one big day of tasting, discovering and celebrating Australian-made spirits. Join us on Saturday 17 April 2027 and make your way through a huge range of gin, whisky, vodka, rum, liqueurs and more, all while meeting the distillers and makers behind the bottles. Whether you’re coming along for a three-hour tasting session or want to make a full day of it with VIP access, your ticket includes tastings so you can explore, discover new favourites and enjoy the festival without paying for individual samples. GENERAL ADMISSION Choose from one of two three-hour sessions: • Session 1: 12pm–3pm • Session 2: 4pm–7pm • All tastings included • Australian Distillers Festival tasting glass to keep • Festival tote bag VIP For those who want the full festival experience: • Access from 12pm–7pm • Entry to both the 12pm–3pm and 4pm–7pm sessions* • All tastings included • Exclusive VIP discounts • VIP goodie bag • Australian Distillers Festival tasting glass to keep *There will be a break between 3pm–4pm to give our distillers and vendors time to reset before the afternoon session. Saturday 17 April 2027 Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne 12pm–7pm