Gravity Beer Festival celebrates partnership of creativity with venue Summerhall Arts
- Guild Secretary
- Jun 26
- 3 min read
Festival Dates: Friday 26th & Saturday 27th September
Gravity Beer Festival, one of Scotland’s most anticipated craft beer events, has launched its 2025 event with a renewed commitment to creativity, independent brewing and the artistry of beer-making. This year, Gravity is proud to deepen 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 2025.
Held on 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. Welcoming 14 of the UK’s best craft breweries and cider maker; festivalgoers will be able to explore and enjoy a curated 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. The newly appointed 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.
Andrew Barnett, aka Barney, Founder, Gravity Beer Festival said: “Gravity has always been about more than just beer. 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.”
Gravity Beer Festival will take place on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September 2025. Tickets cost £39.50 and cover beer and events during your selected session - no tokens, just drinks! To book your tickets and to view the full line-up of breweries for 2025, visit gravitybeerfestival.co.uk.
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Notes to editors
Gravity Beer Festival (est. 2023 by the team behind Barney’s Beer) is Scotland’s only beer event that invites festival goers the chance to try up to 60 beers from 15 different breweries (and cider maker), meet the brewers and hear beer talks, all included in the price of a ticket. Taking place in the heart of the Scottish Capital at the vibrant Summerhall, the festival is the perfect place to discover amazing breweries who come from all over the UK and beyond.
This year, Gravity Beer Festival will take place on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September 2025.
Barney’s Beer has been supplying Edinburgh’s bars, restaurants and bottle-shops for over a decade, using only the best ingredients and traditional techniques and processes. From modern takes on IPA, lagers and Scotch Ales to Fruited Sour Beer and Imperial Stouts, Barney’s open-minded approach means its ambitions lie in improving and building upon their skills and craft as opposed to growth at any cost.
Taking inspiration from the creativity of the city that surrounds them – and picking up where the original Summerhall Brewery (est.1700s) left off – Barney’s Beer has a simple aim to make beers they are proud to share.
Summerhall Arts is a new charitable organisation created to support and develop the artistic community and enrich the cultural fabric of Edinburgh, Scotland and the rest of the world.
Image: Acrobats Eric and Zinnia defy gravity with a series of stunts at Barney’s Beer to announce Gravity Beer Festival 2025 and the festival’s partnership with Summerhall Arts. Photo credit: Peter Dibdin.
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