Vancouver Cocktail Week

March 1-8, 2026

Marking its milestone fifth year in 2026, Vancouver Cocktail Week has become a defining moment in the city’s culinary calendar. As Vancouver’s most anticipated celebration of cocktail culture, VCW toasts the city’s inventive spirit and world-class bar talent.

Across eight flavor-packed days, the festival spotlights our multi-award-winning bartenders alongside international and local spirit brands and brand ambassadors who fly in from across Canada and around the world to present.

Presented by The Alchemist magazine, the week returns with a dynamic program designed to engage industry professionals, devoted enthusiasts, and visitors eager to experience the best of Vancouver’s global cocktail stage.

Tickets for VCW Events on sale now.
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GALA OF COCKTAILS

Saturday, March 7

The Gala of Cocktails is the signature event of Vancouver Cocktail Week. It’s a vibrant celebration showcasing the art of the cocktail in one spectacular evening, with all cocktails included in the price of admission.

Join us at the elegant Spanish Ballroom at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia for an unforgettable night where high style meets high-energy fun. Dress to impress and step into a world of endless, expertly crafted drinks from the city’s top mixologists and global spirit brands. This is your chance to sip, mingle, and celebrate with the best of the cocktail community!

Your ticket includes:

🍸 20+ Open Bar Stations: An incredible lineup of bars pouring premium cocktails.
🍹 30+ Creative Cocktails: Unlimited access to a diverse menu of expertly crafted drinks.
🍴 Premium Small Bites: On arrival, you’ll receive a complimentary token to exchange for a plate of 6 premium small food bites, designed to complement your cocktail experience.
⏰ 4 Hours of Celebration: Non-stop fun, music, and mixology exploration.
🤝 Mingle with the Masters: Connect with top bartenders and brand ambassadors from around the world.
🎶 Live DJ: Keep the energy high with our resident DJ.

This is more than an event—it’s the biggest, most stylish, and spirited party of the year for cocktail lovers. Don’t miss out!

Step inside the glamour of Vancouver Cocktail Week’s 2025 Black & White Gala: Click here for the photo gallery.

Choose your experience:

VIP Access (7:00 PM): Skip the crowds with exclusive early entry and enjoy complimentary passed canapés during the first hour.

General Admission (8:00 PM): Dive into the full celebration at 8:00 PM! Experience the electric atmosphere as the main doors open to the city’s top cocktail party of the year.

 

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Want to be part of Vancouver Cocktail Week 2026?

To enquire about sponsoring Vancouver’s largest spirit festival, the Cinq à Sept bar series, the main tasting gala or to hold a VCW seminar or event contact event producer Gail Nugent at gnugent@lodestarmedia.ca.

Thanks to our 2025 sponsors and participating brands