The region’s premier whiskey festival is coming back to St. Pete this February. The third annual Tampa Bay Whiskey Riot is returning for 2026, offering guests more than 150 whiskies and cocktails to sample to their heart’s content.
Whiskey Riot takes place Saturday, February 7, at the St. Pete Coliseum (535 4th Ave N) from 4-7 pm, and tickets are available now. We highly recommend securing yours early if interested, given that tickets sold out in advance in each of the last two years.
General Admission tickets for Tampa Bay Whiskey Riot include unlimited sampling of more than 150 whiskies, as well as specialty cocktails created by some of the world’s leading distilleries. Guests will also be able to visit with master distillers, and all tickets come with a commemorative Whiskey Riot glass to take home. Early entry tickets grant you an extra hour of fun at the sprawling festival, as well as special access to select limited edition and rare whiskies that will not be available during the General Admission time.
Tampa Bay’s must-attend whiskey festival
Of course, it’s no surprise that Whiskey Riot is such a hot ticket every year in St. Pete. The nationally-touring whiskey festival has a huge following, and for anyone who is even whiskey curious, it’s a downright unbeatable deal. It would cost thousands upon thousands of dollars to try all these popular whiskies at retail prices. Instead, one ticket and one great afternoon gives you unlimited access to one of the greatest whiskey collections on the planet.
The list of makers on hand for Whiskey Riot is eye-popping, with local, national and international brands all descending upon downtown St. Pete for this epic day of all things whiskey. From Glenfiddich and Bardstown to Heaven Hill, Horse Soldier and Green River, with dozens upon dozens more in between, the best of the world of whiskey is represented. There are even rum and tequila brands, for those open to all barrel-aged goodness.
General Admission tickets are $90 and include unlimited sampling of 150+ whiskeys and entry to the full festival grounds from 4-7 pm, including cocktail bars. All tickets also include a specialty keepsake Whiskey Riot tasting glass.
Early entry tickets are $120, and in addition to all GA perks, they also include a full hour of early entry before GA entry, special access to select limited edition and rare whiskies that will not be available during the General Admission time, and premium access to every whiskey brand and cocktail bar.
For such a buzzworthy event, we highly encourage all attendees to use rideshare services such as Uber/Lyft for this event. There is also a PSTA SunRunner stop just 2 1/2 blocks directly down the street from The Coliseum. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
Learn more and get your Tampa Bay Whiskey Riot tickets here.