Organisers of Gravity Beer Festival are publicising the 2025 event with a renewed commitment to creativity, independent brewing, and the artistry of beer-making.
Acrobats Eric and Zinnia at Barney’s Beer as Gravity Beer Festival 2025 is announced, along with its partnership with Summerhall Arts. Photograph: Peter Dibdin
This year, Gravity is extending its partnership with Summerhall Arts, Edinburgh’s vibrant cultural hub, as it returns to the Dissection Room of Summerhall on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September.
Held in the grounds of Summerhall since its launch in 2023, Gravity 2025 will spotlight the cutting edge of craft in beer making from across the UK and beyond. It will welcome 14 of the UK’s best craft breweries and cider makers. Festival-goers will be able to explore a line-up of exceptional beers, experimental brews, and exclusive festival-only pours.
The connection between Gravity Beer Festival and Summerhall goes beyond the festival dates. Summerhall Arts was set up to support the arts and authentic craft, and Gravity Beer Festival is an integral part of that.
Barney’s Beer, the team behind Gravity, have their year-round home at the historic Summerhall Brewery, which was first established on the site in 1705. It is this setting and cultural influence that is the inspiration behind Gravity Beer Festival.
“Gravity has always been about more than just beer,” said Andrew Barnett, AKA Barney, founder of Gravity Beer Festival. “It’s about craft in every sense of the word. By partnering with Summerhall, Gravity is creating an event that feels as much like a cultural happening as it does a celebration of craft beer.
“The partnership reflects our shared belief in supporting independent makers and providing a platform for boundary-breaking ideas. We’re thrilled to strengthen that collaboration with Summerhall Arts this year, a space that shares our ethos of innovation, creativity, and independent spirit.”
Sam Gough, chief executive of Summerhall Arts, added: “At Summerhall Arts, we’re passionate about championing artisanal craft and authentic makers, so we’re thrilled to welcome Gravity Beer Festival back this year. Founded by our long-time collaborators and neighbours at Barney’s Beer, the festival reflects a shared spirit of creativity and community. It’s set to be a vibrant celebration right here on our doorstep.”
Click here to book festival tickets and to view the full line-up of breweries for 2025.
