Whisky Abbey takes place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026 at The Timber Yard, 351 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne.

The outdoor area opens at 11am on both days. The indoor whisky exhibition opens at noon and closes at 6pm. The outdoor area closes at 8pm on Saturday and 7pm on Sunday.

Yes. General admission ticket holders can enter the outdoor area from 11am, with food, drinks and seating available. The indoor whisky exhibition opens at noon.

Yes. Admission to the outdoor area is free after 6pm, subject to security checks and available capacity. The indoor exhibition closes at 6pm. Last new entry to the outdoor area is 7:30pm on Saturday and 6:30pm on Sunday.

Exhibitor stands and bottle sales close with the indoor exhibition at 6pm. The outdoor bar remains open until the outdoor area closes.

Yes, subject to availability and venue capacity. Door ticket prices are shown on the Whisky Abbey booking page. Payment at the door is by card only.

Yes. Your wristband allows same-day re-entry, subject to capacity. Separate wristbands are used for Saturday and Sunday. Returning wristband holders receive priority when space becomes available.

Visitors aged 18 and over must carry acceptable photo ID and present it when requested. Acceptable ID includes a current Australian driver licence, an Australian or foreign passport, or a Victorian Proof of Age card. Approved digital IDs recognised under Victorian law are also accepted.

Yes. Standard paid admission tickets are transferable. The person using the ticket must meet the festival’s entry requirements.

You can request a change of day, subject to availability and capacity. A single-day ticket cannot be upgraded to a two-day ticket. You would need to purchase admission for the second day. Contact the organisers to request a change.

Contact the organisers if you lose your ticket. We can check the booking details and arrange a replacement where appropriate. Lost wristbands may be replaced at staff discretion after checking your ticket and photo ID.

Please refer to the refund and cancellation policy provided when booking. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law continue to apply.

No. Tastings are purchased separately from exhibitors. This lets you choose which whiskies you would like to try. Prices are displayed at each stand.

Prices vary depending on the exhibitor and whisky. Each stand displays its tasting prices before you order.

Pay the exhibitor directly. Accepted payment methods may vary between stands. There is no festival tasting-token system.

A standard whisky tasting is 15ml. Selected whiskies may be served in a different quantity.

Yes. Every adult attendee receives one complimentary Whisky Abbey tasting glass to keep, including approved complimentary ticket holders. You may also bring your own whisky tasting glass. Replacement glasses are available to purchase at the festival.

Yes. Exhibitors may sell full sealed bottles until the indoor exhibition closes at 6pm, subject to availability. Purchased bottles must remain sealed and cannot be opened or consumed at the festival.

No. Once a purchased bottle has been taken outside the festival, it cannot be brought back inside, even if sealed.

There is no central bottle holding or delivery service. Individual exhibitors may be able to arrange delivery, so please ask them directly.

Yes. Visitors under 18 enter free when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who must supervise them at all times. Under-18s cannot consume alcohol anywhere at the festival.

Masterclasses involve alcohol tastings. If you would like to bring someone under 18 to a masterclass, please contact the organisers before booking.

Yes. Every masterclass participant must also hold a valid festival admission ticket for the same day. A masterclass ticket does not include general admission.

If you have a valid general admission ticket and a booking for an 11:30am masterclass, you may enter the venue from 11am in time for your session. The indoor whisky exhibition opens at noon.

Yes. Masterclass tickets are transferable. Please contact the organisers in advance to arrange a transfer.

If the organisers cancel a masterclass, the masterclass ticket will be refunded in full. Where appropriate, a suitable replacement presenter may be arranged, subject to your consumer rights.

Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor. The mezzanine and upper level are accessible by stairs only and do not have wheelchair access. If you require step-free access to a masterclass, please contact us before booking so we can discuss available alternatives.

Yes. A valid Companion Card allows one accompanying carer complimentary entry, subject to capacity. The card must be presented each day. Please contact us in advance to arrange a companion place at a masterclass.

Yes. A first-aid team and a dedicated first-aid station are available. Please notify festival staff or security if you need assistance.

Our staff can help you find a quieter area where possible. There is no dedicated quiet room guaranteed at the festival.

Yes. Prams and strollers are permitted indoors and outdoors, provided they do not obstruct walkways or emergency exits. They must remain with you, as there is no pram storage.

Yes. Food trucks operate in the outdoor area, and the outdoor bar serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Please check dietary requirements and allergens directly with food vendors.

You may bring your own food into the general indoor and outdoor areas, but not into masterclasses. Outside drinks are not permitted, except medically necessary drinks or liquids, subject to reasonable security checks. Empty refillable water bottles are welcome.

Yes. Free drinking water and refill points are available throughout the festival.

Dogs and other pets are permitted in the outdoor area only, provided they are leashed and supervised. Owners must clean up after their pets. Assistance animals are permitted in all public areas, including indoors.

Small backpacks, handbags and day bags are permitted, subject to security checks. Large suitcases and bulky bags are not allowed. There is no cloakroom or bag storage.

No. Portable and folding chairs are not permitted. Seating is provided in the indoor and outdoor areas. Mobility aids and medically required seating are permitted, and staff can help if you need a seat.

Smoking and vaping are permitted only in designated outdoor smoking areas, in accordance with Victorian law.

Personal photography is welcome provided it does not disrupt other visitors. Professional or commercial photography and filming require advance approval from the organisers. Please respect other guests’ privacy, particularly children.

During the festival, please ask festival staff. After the festival, contact the organisers with a description of the item and where you last had it, and we will check whether it has been handed in.

Whisky Abbey follows responsible service of alcohol requirements. Exhibitors and staff may refuse alcohol service to intoxicated visitors. Aggressive, unsafe or non-compliant behaviour may result in removal from the festival, subject to applicable law.