The first annual festival runs from October 22 to 26 with a full slate of events, including the unmissable Gala of Cocktails
Tickets are now on sale for the first annual Toronto Cocktail Festival presented by The Alchemist magazine. Save your seat for the best seminars, most delicious cocktail-paired dinners and unmissable signature events like the Gala of Cocktails and the Closing Cocktail-Paired Brunch.
“We are proud to support and promote Toronto’s incredible cocktail community and culture. The success of Toronto Cocktail Festival is made possible through the collaboration of everyone in the industry including bartenders, venues, brands, consumers, and the supporting media,” says Gail Nugent, publisher of The Alchemist magazine and event producer for TCF.
Don’t miss two signature events: the week’s main highlight, the Gala of Cocktails, taking place on October 24 at the Waterworks event space. This glamorous night features hot tunes, bar bites, and more than two dozen cocktail stations hosted by local and international bartenders, including global brand ambassadors serving their most creative cocktail creations. The festival wraps up with the Closing Cocktail-Paired Brunch on Sunday, October 26, at the Fairmont Royal York.
PLUS: Until August 31, TCF25 is offering early-bird pricing for gala tickets—that means $25 off regular and VIP tickets.
Finally, no celebration of community would be complete without supporting those who work in it. Toronto Cocktail Festival is proud to announce that a portion of proceeds will be donated to charity partner, Mind The Bar, an organization dedicated to promoting mental health wellness across Canada.
Tickets for Toronto Cocktail Festival presented by The Alchemist magazine, October 22 to 26, 2025 ‘Signature Events’ go on sale August 1. All other events go on sale from September 1. Watch the space, sign up for the TCF newsletter or follow along on social for more events being added through the summer.
