Tickets go on sale August 1 for the October event

The Toronto Cocktail Festival is back for its second annual edition from October 18-25, inviting cocktail enthusiasts to celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality of Toronto’s vibrant bar scene. Presented by The Alchemist magazine, the eight-day festival features a diverse lineup of guest bartender takeovers, cocktail-paired dinners, tastings, seminars, and neighbourhood crawls hosted by top local, national, and international talent.

Throughout the week, guests can engage with industry leaders and global brand ambassadors at various events, including “Cinq à Sept” daily happy hours. Highlights include popular Signature Events like the cocktail-paired brunch, the neighbourhood crawl series, and the marquee Gala of Cocktails. The Gala of Cocktails is taking place on October 23 at the Waterworks Event Hall and will be an unforgettable evening featuring live music, curated bar bites, and over two dozen cocktail stations.

View the photo gallery for the 2025 TCF Gala of Cocktails

Whether you’re planning a night out, hoping to learn from some of the industry’s best bartenders, or simply looking to discover your next favourite cocktail bar, Toronto Cocktail Festival offers an opportunity to experience the people, places, and creativity driving one of Canada’s most exciting cocktail scenes.

Tickets for Signature Events go on sale August 1. Additional bar and brand-led events will be added in the coming weeks ahead of the full program release in mid-September.

Make sure to sign up for the Toronto Cocktail Festival newsletter to gain early access to the events and be the first to know, as new cocktail events and guest shifts are added.

For up-to-date festival programming, or to secure your tickets, visit thealchemistmagazine.ca/tcf.