The Capital's Premium Drinks Discovery Event
Following the launch of The Newcastle Drink Show, we're now inviting Expressions of Interest from exhibitors interested in participating in The Canberra Drink Show.
Designed as a professionally curated hybrid Trade & Consumer tasting event, The Drink Show connects quality producers, importers, distributors and portfolio partners with engaged consumers and hospitality buyers in one premium afternoon.
Unlike traditional drinks festivals, The Drink Show is designed around meaningful conversations, premium brand presentation, product discovery and genuine commercial opportunities.
Proposed Format :
Saturday Afternoon
Trade Preview
Consumer Tasting Session
200+ Complimentary Tastings
Premium Wines
Craft Spirits
RTDs & Spritz
No & Low Alcohol
Boutique Producers
International Portfolios
Meet the Makers
Cellar Door Purchasing Opportunities
Why Canberra?
Canberra is one of Australia's most affluent markets, with a strong appreciation for premium wine, craft spirits and emerging drinks.
Conveniently located to attract visitors from across the ACT, Southern NSW and parts of North East Victoria, The Canberra Drink Show has the potential to become the region's premier annual drinks discovery event.
The event aims to attract visitors from:
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Yass
Goulburn
Southern Highlands
Batemans Bay
Snowy Mountains
Albury–Wodonga
North East Victoria
Surrounding regional NSW
We're Seeking Expressions of Interest From :
Wineries
Distilleries
Importers
Portfolio Partners
Brewers
No & Low Alcohol Brands
RTD Producers
Premium Mixers
Gourmet Food Producers
Glassware & Beverage Accessories
Proposed Timing :
Late October 2026 (Saturday Afternoon)
Indicative Event Times
Trade Preview: 1:00 pm
Public Session: 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
A Saturday afternoon format allows regional exhibitors to comfortably travel to Canberra, set up on the day and return home following the event if preferred.
Exhibitor Investment :
Each exhibitor will receive a 3 m × 3 m exhibition space.
Proposed introductory investment:
$495 (incl. GST)
Register Your Expression of Interest :
There is no obligation to participate at this stage.
Registering your Expression of Interest simply helps us assess exhibitor demand, confirm the preferred venue and finalise the event date.
Expressions of Interest will also receive:
Priority exhibitor updates
Early booth selection
First release exhibitor pricing
Advance event information
If supported by industry, The Canberra Drink Show will become the second city in our growing national event series, showcasing Australia's premium drinks producers while connecting them with engaged consumers and hospitality buyers in the nation's capital.
Help shape Canberra's newest premium drinks event.
Register your Expression of Interest today.
