One of Canada’s biggest beverage festivals is happening in Edmonton next month, and there are some huge shindigs planned for the event.
The 2026 Edmonton Craft Beer Festival (ECBF) is taking place on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
With over 400 beers, ciders, spirits and meads from more than 150 breweries and distilleries to discover, you’re bound to find plenty of new favourite beverages. And the parties are going late into the night.
Edmonton Craft Beer Festival
ECBF will be throwing After Parties on both Friday and Saturday nights as well as on Sunday afternoon, with delicious beverages, exceptional DJs, and exciting dancing.
So whether you’re a craft beverage aficionado or just ready for a fun night out, make plans to head to the After Party to keep the vibes going.
Edmonton Craft Beer Festival
Packages are on sale now, with admission packages starting at just $89.99. That includes entry into the festival, $40 in sample tokens, after-party access, and a commemorative sample mug.
Edmonton Craft Beer Festival
A huge list of breweries, distilleries, cideries, restaurants, and events can be found on the festival’s website. The makers come from all over the world, and we can’t wait to try as many as possible.
Some of the best breweries around will be just a stall away to try, including Banded Peak Brewing, Old Prospector Distilling, and Wild North Brewing Co., to name just a few.
You better bring your appetite as some of the best food spots in Edmonton will be serving up dishes, including The Druid Irish Pub, Flipside BBQ, and SpiceBros.
Edmonton Craft Beer Festival
In addition to wandering out and drinking some of the best craft beer from around the world, there will also be local music and live DJs, seminars, and even a sports lounge where you can watch the big game on a giant screen.
Advance tickets are on sale now. Pick yours up and get ready for the hoppiest event of the year.
When: March 6 and 7, 2026
Time: 5 p.m. to late (Friday), noon to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to late (Saturday)
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre – 7515 118th Ave. NW, Edmonton
Tickets: Various prices, including packages, purchase online