Midlands Whisky Festival returns to Birmingham with this year’s event held on the later date of 13-14 September for its 14th year. Expect an extraordinary weekend experience brought to you by Nickolls & Perks; 2025 is set to be the greatest show yet so be sure to save the date!

Included in your ticket:

Discover more than 300 whiskies on taste
Sample all whiskies to the value of £500/bottle at no extra cost
One Dream Dram token (worth £10) to exchange against whiskies above £500/bottle
Access to exclusive festival bottlings
Tasting glass
Showguide
Food pairings, whisky cocktails plus lots more!

Festival timings:

Saturday 5th October: 11:30 – 17:30
Sunday 6th October: 11:30 – 17:30
(Last pour: 17:00)

Saturday
Earlybird

£65 + BF

Saturday
Ticket

£70 + BF

Sunday
Earlybird
£65 + BF

Sunday
Ticket
£70 + BF

Weekend
Earlybird
£110 + BF

Weekend
Ticket
£125 + BF

We are welcoming more exhibitors than ever before in 2025, showcasing whiskies from all over the world. View Dram List >

Cheese, cured meats and chocolate are all great pairings with whisky, and you can try them all at the festival.

Refresh the palate with a whisky cocktail during the Festival.

You will receive one Dream Dram token upon entrance to the festival, which you can exchange for a luxury dram of your choice worth £500-£999/bottle. Additional tokens can be purchased for £10 from the festival shop. Find out more >

A number of free-to-attend tasting sessions will be held throughout the show, with a spotlight on certain brands and subjects in the whisky world. Find out more >

A Festival-branded tasting glass is included in your ticket to ensure you’re getting the most out of your dram.

Ticket holders must be over 18 years of age and abide by the Festival’s etiquette code.