The city’s best party returns March 1 to 8 with all your favourite events and brand-new ones, including the unmissable Gala of Cocktails.
The most spirited week of the year is back! Get ready to raise a glass because Vancouver Cocktail Week presented by The Alchemist is returning March 1-8, 2026 with a spectacular line-up of events, and tickets for the highly-anticipated Signature Events are officially on sale now!
Heading into its fifth year, Vancouver Cocktail Week will once again celebrate the innovation and artistry of Vancouver’s world-class cocktail scene. This year’s Signature Events are essential experiences that anchor the week and are likely to sell out.
“Vancouver Cocktail Week is the ultimate collaboration, shining a spotlight on our incredible hospitality community—the talented bartenders, innovative brands, and amazing venues that make this city’s cocktail culture so vibrant,” says Gail Nugent, The Alchemist publisher, VCW event producer and co-founder.
Your guide to VCW’s Signature Events
Don’t miss your chance to secure seats at these unmissable events:
The Gala of Cocktails: The signature celebration of VCW! This is the grandest cocktail party in the city, featuring dozens of premium spirit brand partners, cocktail-inspired food bites, live entertainment, and a truly unparalleled display of cocktail artistry. This is the event you and your friends will be talking about all year.
The Cocktail-Paired Brunch: Start your VCW Sunday in style! This 5-course elevated brunch experience perfectly pairs exquisite dishes with expertly crafted cocktails, setting a delicious and sophisticated tone for the week ahead.
The Neighbourhood Cocktail Crawl series: Explore Vancouver’s diverse cocktail landscape! Join a guided crawl to sample unique creations from the city’s most exciting bartenders in four iconic neighbourhoods (Gastown, Yaletown, Main Street and Commercial Drive).
A perfect holiday gift (and an early bird bonus!)
VCW tickets make a terrific, unique gift to tuck into a special someone’s stocking this holiday season.
PLUS: If you’re planning to attend the grand finale, we highly recommend getting your tickets early! VCW2026 is offering early bird pricing for tickets to the Gala of Cocktails until December 31st. It’s the best way to secure your spot at the biggest event of the week while enjoying a little extra value.
Tickets for the Gala of Cocktails, the Cocktail-Paired Brunch, and the Neighbourhood Cocktail Crawl Series are available now at thealchemistmagazine.ca/vcw.
