Tickets Go on Sale for Stirling Gin & SpiritsFEST 2026

Early bird tickets for Scotland's longest-running gin festival open at 8am this Friday, with prices starting from £34.50

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Published: 26/06/2026

Tickets for Stirling Gin & SpiritsFEST 2026 go on sale this Friday at 8am, giving spirits lovers across Scotland and beyond their first chance to secure a place at one of the country’s best-loved drinks festivals.

Now in its 12th year, the festival returns to the Highland Hotel, Stirling on Saturday 14th November 2026, bringing together the very best of Scotland’s craft gin, vodka, rum and whisky producers for an afternoon and evening of tastings, masterclasses and meet-the-maker moments. Last year’s event welcomed more than 25 artisan producers and offered guests over 100 tastings and 2026’s line-up promises to be bigger still.

A limited number of early bird tickets, priced at £34.50, are available until the end of July, after which the standard ticket price rises to £39.50. Guests wanting to make a full day of it can add a masterclass for £15 which starts earlier in the day ahead of the main event. Group tickets for four are also available from £119.50.

Ticket prices at a glance:

  • Early bird: £34.50 (available until end of July)
  • Standard: £39.50 (from August)
  • Early bird Masterclass (£15 add-on): £49.50
  • Standard Masterclass (£15 add-on): £54.50
  • Early bird Group ticket (4 people): £119.50
  • Standard Group ticket (4 people): £140.00

All tickets include a branded tasting glass, tote bag, and access to over 100 samples across the festival’s producers.

June McCann, co-founder of Stirling Distillery and festival organiser, said:

“We love to welcome new brands to SpiritFEST, and this year is no exception. We’re delighted to be featuring a range of Pisco spirits from Toll House Spirits at our masterclass, along with some great discounts on the day.”

Tickets & Booking

Tickets go on sale Friday at 8am at www.stirlingdistillery.com. Early bird pricing is limited and available until the end of July.

About Stirling SpiritFEST

Launched in 2012 with the first Stirling Whisky Festival, Stirling SpiritFEST has grown into one of Scotland’s leading celebrations of craft spirits. Today it brings together two flagship annual events - the Stirling Whisky Festival in May and the Stirling Gin & SpiritsFEST in November - each attracting visitors from across the UK and beyond. Founded by Cameron and June McCann, who also own Stirling Distillery, SpiritFEST events showcase Scotland’s finest distillers in a lively, welcoming setting that has helped put Stirling firmly on the map as a destination for whisky and gin enthusiasts alike.

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