Brewery and the Beast returns to Calgary on Aug. 23 at The Confluence, where chefs cook over open flame beside the Bow River.
Attendees can expect generous plates from top kitchens, plenty to sip and a lively afternoon celebrating local bounty. Tickets on sale now.
Fire, Feast and Craft Beer return to Calgary
Tickets are now on sale for Calgary’s premier outdoor culinary event of the summer, Brewery & the Beast! Returning to The Confluence on Sunday, August 23, 2026, the festival will transform the riverfront into a sizzling playground of fire-roasted flavors, bringing together award-winning restaurants and celebrated chefs for an unforgettable feast. Guests can indulge in bold, fire-kissed dishes and sip on cocktails, craft beer, premium wines, cider, hard teas, and zero-proof creations, while live music and guest DJs set the tone for a perfect summer day.
Festivalgoers at the “all you can enjoy” event can dive into vibrant, open-fire cooked dishes crafted by a top-tier culinary lineup of more than 60 of Calgary and Banff’s top chefs and acclaimed restaurants. This year’s roster includes Bonterra Trattoria, CRAFT Beer Market, The Eden, Hotel Arts, JINBAR, Knotted Roots, Little Chief Restaurant at Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Major Tom, Maven, Milpa, Modern Pastures, Modern Steak, The Nash & Off Cut Bar, PARK By Sidewalk Citizen, Porch, Posto Pizzeria, Ribeye Butcher Shop, River Café, Rodney’s Oyster House, Salt N Sear Catering Inc. (Vancouver), Shokunin, SOT Korean Restaurant, South Fire, SUMAQ on 17th, True Wild Distillery, Walters at Westin Calgary, The Wilde on 27, Yakima Restaurant and more.
All proteins served at Brewery & the Beast are responsibly and ethically sourced from trusted farms and ranches across British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. And while guests feast, the festival continues its tradition of giving back, having raised over $185,000 for culinary scholarships, mental health initiatives and food security programs, letting every bite contribute to local communities.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. (1 p.m. – 5 p.m. for VIP ticket holders)
Location: The Confluence — 750 9 Ave. S.E.
Cost: General Admission – $159.95 plus GST & fees; VIP Experience – $259.95 plus GST & fees
Ticket Info: Tickets are inclusive of all food and non-alcoholic offerings, eight alcoholic beverage tickets for full size pours are included for Main Event tickets, 10 alcoholic beverage tickets for full size pours are included with VIP Ticket purchases. Tickets can be purchased online at: breweryandthebeast.com.
Please note, Brewery & the Beast is strictly an 18+ event and requires guests to bring two pieces of identification.
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Web: breweryandthebeast.com/calgary
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Instagram: @brewerythebeast
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