The Gala of Cocktails is Toronto Cocktail Festival’s premier celebration, hosted at the iconic Waterworks Event Hall. Dress to impress and enjoy expertly crafted cocktails from over two dozen bar stations, featuring premium national and international spirits poured by top bartenders and brand ambassadors from around the world just for you.
🍸 25+ open bar stations
🍹 30+ cocktails
⏰ 4 hours
🤝 Mingle with the best of Toronto’s bar scene
🍴 Food by Food Dudes
🎶 DJs
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About the event:
The Gala of Cocktails is Toronto Cocktail Festival’s premier celebration, hosted at the iconic Waterworks Event Hall. Dress to impress and enjoy expertly crafted cocktails from over two dozen bar stations, featuring premium national and international spirits poured by top bartenders and brand ambassadors from around the world just for you.
Your ticket includes unlimited cocktail tastings throughout the event and entry at your selected time (7 PM VIP with exclusive early access, or 8 PM for General Admission).
A note on the menu:
Your ticket includes a token exchangeable for a plate of gourmet, bite-sized canapés crafted by the culinary experts at Food Dudes. Please note that these high-end bites are intended as a light snack during the event rather than a full dinner. We highly recommend eating a meal before you arrive so you can safely pace yourself and fully enjoy the night’s cocktail offerings!
Begin with VIP-only early access to bars and passed canapés during the exclusive hour, then join the full party with a live DJ, bar bites and plenty of chances to connect with top bartenders and brand ambassadors.
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.
Want to be part of Toronto Cocktail Festival 2026?
To enquire about sponsoring Toronto’s largest spirit festival, the Cinq à Sept bar series, the main tasting gala or to hold a TCF seminar or event contact event producer Gail Nugent at gnugent@lodestarmedia.ca.