Returning for its milestone fifth year is Vancouver Cocktail Week! Take part in a toast to world-class mixology and community with this annual event, celebrating everything about the delicious world of cocktails.
Vancouver Cocktail Week 2026
Presented by The Alchemist magazine, Vancouver Cocktail Week is the city’s premiere celebration of cocktail culture. This year, the event runs from March 1 to 8 for eight flavour-packed days.
From parties to seminars, the VCW never fails to impress the taste buds with perfect pairings and astounding presentation. The week is complete with a full program; here’s a look at all the highlights that you can look forward to.
Highlight Events
- The Great Yaletown Shakeup (March 3)
- Local pride is on the line at Brix & Mortar, where masters from six neighbourhood icons—West Oak, Elisa, Capo & the Spritz, El Guapo, Bartholomew, and Brix & Mortar—will battle in a high-energy competition to be crowned Yaletown’s best bartender by a panel of judges and the ticket-holding public.
- Beyond the Bottle: Minami x TS Global Japanese Spirits Dinner (March 3)
- Fans of Japanese spirits can look forward to the “Beyond the Bottle” dinner at Minami, an intimate journey through the art of Japanese distilling, featuring rare pours like Mizunara Liqueur and Shinobu Blended Bourbon Cask.
- Nikka x Miku Kaiseki Cocktail-Paired Dinner (March 4)
- Enjoy an intimate, multi-course journey through the refined art of Kaiseki. This experience at Michelin-recognized Miku begins with a welcome drink by award-winning mixologist Koki Yokoyama, followed by a special menu of Nikka pairings. The evening concludes with a rare tasting of the coveted Nikka From the Barrel ‘Extra Marriage’ 40th Anniversary bottling.
- Roaring 20s Speakeasy Party (March 5)
- Step aboard a floating speakeasy with Harbour Cruises for an evening of jazz-age glamour in Coal Harbour. Enjoy music by Speakeasy Electro Swing, gourmet bites, and premium cocktails featuring Chopin Vodka, Empress 1908 Gin, and Benromach 10. Vintage attire is welcomed for this high-energy celebration of the golden age of cocktails.
There will also be some non-ticketed events, such as the nightly Cinq à Sept series. These are elevated happy hours held at partnering bars across the city. Sip on signature cocktails and socialize with some fellow cocktail-lovers.
For a look at everything else happening at Vancouver Cocktail Week, check out the page here.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Date: March 1 – 8, 2026
📍 Location: Various locations across Vancouver
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Vancouver Cocktail Week 2026