DramFest 2025 Main Event Tickets
We are delighted to announce that DramFest 2025 Main Event tickets are available to purchase via the button below. Please note that our Friday and Saturday sessions are now sold out.
Important Ticket Information:
We recommend reading the important information below, prior to purchasing tickets:
DramFest 2025 will take place over the 28th February, 1st & 2nd March 2025 in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch at the Te Pae Convention Centre
Main Event Tickets will cost $98 per day + booking fee - this includes all your stand samples for the day, access to guest experts and the Spirits Forums, as well as a branded DramFest Glencairn Whisky Glass, lanyard, pen and booklet
Tickets will be limited to the purchase of 4 per day, per person on our ticketing platform. Once you have selected tickets for your cart, you will have 10 minutes to complete your purchase.
DramFest 2025 Main Event dates and times are as follows:
Friday 28th February - 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday 1st March - 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday 2nd March - 1:00pm - 6:00pm
*Please note that the Friday event is shorter by 1 hour. This day will have reduced numbers allowing those who struggle with big crowds the opportunity for a bit more space and easier access to stands, drams and experts. It will be the same price as the other days because of this*Tickets are not available via the Whisky Galore shop or website
By purchasing a ticket, you adhere to the T&C’s of the event, which you can find here
Humanitix
We are delighted to be working Humanitix where 100% of profits from booking fees is donated to help in the education of disadvantaged children across New Zealand. The project helps support New Zealand learners and families who find it difficult to access or afford local, global and digital citizenship to close the education gap. You can find out more about the great work Humanitix do here!
DramFest Tasting Sessions
The ever-popular DramFest sessions will return once again in 2025 - these unique, in-depth tastings are hosted by international and local whisky experts. Tickets for these sessions will be made available for purchase in January 2025. Please note that in order to attend a DramFest session you will not require a ticket for the Main Event.
