Over-18s spirits festival with more than 120 premium pours from award-winning distillers, a gin, rum and tequila cocktail bar, a tequila bar, a DJ and a live acoustic band.
The Gin & Rum Festival comes to Central Church on Saturday 21 November, part of its eighth year on the road. It's the UK's largest touring festival of its kind, with more than 200,000 people having gone through its doors across the country over the years. The whole thing is run by the Edinburgh Gin & Rum Festival, and it's strictly over-18s, so you'll want to book your tickets in advance.
The day is built around more than 120 premium pours from hand-picked, award-winning guest distillers, taking you through gin, rum and tequila. There's a cocktail bar specialising in those three, and a new tequila bar to go alongside it. A DJ and a live acoustic band keep things moving throughout the day, so it's as much about the party as it is about the tasting.
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Your ticket gets you a fair bit to carry around: a Gin & Rum Festival guide, a reusable stainless steel tumbler and straw, and a branded carry satchel to keep it all together. There's also a free drink on your way out, which is a nice way to wrap up the afternoon. The venue is Central Church, in the Central Hall at 2 West Tollcross, EH3 9BP. Doors open at 12:30 PM, and tickets start from £11.24.
Date
Saturday, 21 November 2026
12:30
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+18 years
