Biggest Ever Craft Spirit Festival Returns to Aberdeen
Described as an ‘Aladdin’s cave of craft spirits’, The Gin To My Tonic Show: The Ultimate Craft Spirit Festival, is set to delight the people of the North East of Scotland, when it returns on Friday 25th & Saturday 26th August 2023.
Organisers of the show promise a new and exciting line-up of craft spirit producers to take visitors on the ultimate spirited adventure.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet over forty (yes, forty!) craft distillers of gin, rum, vodka and other artisan spirit products during the weekend festival, which also includes tasting sample drinks throughout the venue, and the chance to meet the makers behind established and emerging brands.
Also on offer at the two-day event are immersive workshops and masterclasses lead by industry experts, as well as cocktail bars at which to relax and enjoy classics rum pours or artisan cocktails.
Paul Hudson-Jones, Managing Director, said: “Scotland has a thriving distilling scene, and The Gin To My Tonic Show is there to celebrate this and shine a spotlight on the work of some of Scotland’s very best producers. The festival is unique due to the number of makers in attendance, but also in that you can try multiple spirits as part of your part of your ticket price in order to find a new favourite.
“Don’t be confused by the name, whilst gin is proudly on display, you’ll discover rum, vodka, whisky, tequila and more! You’ll struggle to find a better day out this year and sampling is all part of the fun. No other Craft Spirit Festival brings together the wonderful world of craft spirits in quite the same way, so for those looking to celebrate all things craft with the UK’s very best spirit producers, then this is most certainly the festival for you.”
We’ll be welcoming a wealth of Scottish producers, including local distillers such as City of Aberdeen Distillery, HRAFN, Roehill Springs, Black Thistle Distilleries, Cabezon Rum, Outlaw Rum and Dark Matter Distillers, along with Scottish powerhouses Hendricks Gin and Isle of Harris.
Claire-Lena Miller-Davis, Exhibition Sales Manager at P&J Live, says: “We are really pleased to see the return of The Gin To My Tonic Show in 2023 following a really successful event in summer this year. With the show expected to grow year-on-year with a wide variety of spirit brands on offer, ticketholders will be in for a treat as they’re taken on the ultimate spirit adventure. Let the fun be-gin!“
Tickets are on sale now on www.ticketmaster.co.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I buy a VIP View Bar Upgrade?
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- How can I book a table at 195 Bar & Grill?
Our 195 Bar & Grill offers a unique dining experience before selected shows at P&J Live. You can check availability and book a table here.
- Will I be able to purchase food at P&J Live?
There is a wide range of food and beverage options available to purchase for concerts and events, including catering outlets offering a variety of hot food options.
Please note - it is against venue policy to allow patrons to bring in their own food and drink to the venue. At P&J live it is our aim to be completely cashless, all of our bars, kiosks and restaurants accept card payments, this is more efficient, safe and ensures a speedy transaction. There are therefore no cash machines on the TECA site.
- Is there parking available at P&J Live?
Yes, there is parking available on-site at P&J Live.
There are various ways to pay for your parking at P&J Live
On site payment machines: We accept both cash and card payments on site, pay on exit is required by entering your vehicle registration at any one of our machines located in the car parks. Please note payment machines only take coins and not notes.
APCOA Connect App: Up to 24 hour after you have left the venue, you can pay for your parking on the APCOA Connect App. Once you have downloaded the app, use location code 6680 for the Sub-T Car Park (underground) and location code 2356 for the Surface Car Park.
You can also pay for parking via the APCOA website here, click which car park you parked in and then you will be able to pay for parking.
- Can I pay by cash within P&J Live?
At P&J Live it is our aim to be completely cashless, all of our bars, kiosks and restaurants accept card and contactless payments. This is more efficient, safe and ensures a speedy transaction.
There are no cash machines on the TECA sites.
- What bus can take me to P&J Live?
Regular buses will be coming in and out of the complex daily for public use. Details on bus routes and operators are still in discussion and any updates will be posted on the getting here page of the website.
Currently, the Stagecoach Bluebird Jet Service 727 runs regularly from Aberdeen City Centre to Aberdeen Airport, stopping in the TECA site.
- How do I purchase accessible seating for a show at P&J Live?
All the tickets for our Special Access Platform are sold via our ticket agent Ticketmaster.
Further information on accessibility at the Venue can be found on our Accessibility page.
