The Bay at Ecoworld, Brookfield Properties’ flagship food and cultural hub in Bengaluru, will host The Great Indian Brew Festival (GIBF) 2025 on Saturday, September 21, from 12 noon to 10 PM.
Recognized as one of Bengaluru’s marquee social events, GIBF blends Oktoberfest-inspired experiences with an Indian touch. The festival is expected to attract over 10,000 people, including brew lovers, food enthusiasts, and music fans.
As part of Brookfield Properties’ placemaking philosophy, The Bay at Ecoworld aims to bring vibrant culinary, cultural, and community experiences.
Nitin Bir, Vice President – Retail Leasing, Brookfield Properties, India said, “We’re excited to bring the spirit of Bengaluru to The Bay at Ecoworld. Hosting The Great Indian Brew Festival here is a natural extension of our retail strategy—curating global experiences that seamlessly integrate with our community. By curating iconic festivals into our spaces, we create experiences that go beyond retail—transforming it into a destination for culture, connection, and lifestyle.”
The festival will feature over 20 food brands, offering a wide variety of cuisines, from Asian bowls and German bratwursts to Mangalorean comfort food, Italian classics, kebabs, waffles, and artisanal ice creams. Participating names include Kampot, Nizaams, German Brazelhaus, Roma, NY Pizza Co., Funky Belgian Waffles, Sheesh Kebab, and Amadora.
Entertainment highlights include live performances by three bands across different genres, games such as Giant Jenga and Bull Terrain, along with tattoo booths, trampolines, and play zones for families.
Designed as a safe and family-friendly celebration, GIBF 2025 will have designated safe zones, strict ID checks, on-site medical support, and trained crowd management teams. Tickets are available on BookMyShow.
Smriti Menon, Co-founder, BuzzinON Media & Events, said, “The Great Indian Brew Festival is not just about the brews, it’s about community. Seeing thousands of people come together at Ecoworld, with the backing of Brookfield Properties and Converge, showed us how powerful this city’s spirit really is. This was Bengaluru at its best.”
