GIN lovers will be raising a glass or two this weekend.

The Gin Festival returns this weekend featuring 120 listed gins, plus a selection of new and local gins.

The festival opens on Friday night and runs through Saturday.

Organised by The Gin Society the festival is said to "be back bigger and better than ever" at the Albert Halls.

Over two days, local and national distillers showcasing not only their weird and wonderful flavours, but the distillers will also be taking to the stage to share their skills.

The distillers will be showing off their expertise and knowledge in a series of master classes and tasting sessions.

Around 30 new gins will be showcased and there will also be cocktails and a range of premium rums.

There will be three exclusive gin bars hosting the best of world, British and fruit gins, providing something for everyone to enjoy or try out for the first time.

New for this year’s festival, gin lovers will receive one free gin and tonic with their ticket.

Other treats include a souvenir glass, a booklet of tasting notes and a range of free tasters from distillers.

The festival will operate in four hour sessions.

Festivalgoers can enjoy live music and street food to entertain hungry party guests.

Tickets for each session are now on sale at £12.50 at https://theginsociety-bolton2019.eventbrite.co.uk

The sessions run on Friday evening from 6pm to 10.30pm, Saturday afternoon noon to 4.30pm and Saturday evening 6pm to 10.30pm.