The Calgary International Beerfest is finally here and there’s only a few tickets left

Last call usually means the end of a good night, but right now it means there’s still time to secure a fun weekend sampling the best food, drinks, and fun the city has to offer.

This is your final chance to purchase admission to Calgary International Beerfest, happening at the BMO Centre on May 1 and 2. If you’ve been meaning to get tickets but haven’t got around to it, now’s the time, because they’re going fast.

Inside Calgary International Beerfest

Calgary International Beerfest gives guests the opportunity to explore hundreds of Canadian-made beverages, spirits, and meads, along with bites from Calgary’s top restaurants and hidden gems. It’s an all-encompassing celebration of Canadian craft!

The food and beverages are certainly a highlight, but there’s so much more to the festival. Think live music, interactive games, and so much more.

And the last pour doesn’t mean the night is over. Afterparties on both nights kick off at 9:30 p.m. and go until late, featuring sets that are sure to get you up and dancing.

Ticket options and VIP perks

General admission starts at $29.99 and includes entry into the festival and a commemorative sample mug, with a VIP option that also includes access to an exclusive VIP entrance, lounge, and washroom, plus one free admission to each beer seminar.

Or, you can make the absolute most of the weekend with a package. General admission packages include early entry into Beerfest, $40 in sample tokens, a commemorative sample mug, and entry to the afterparty, while a VIP package includes all of the above plus access to VIP-only areas and one free admission to each beer seminar.

Don’t let this last call pass you by. Purchase a Beerfest Package to skip the token line and get the most bang for your beerfest buck. See you on the sample floor!

Calgary International Beerfest

Where: BMO Centre – 1912 Flores Ladue Prd, SE
When: Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, 2026
Cost: $29.99+

Kendall Bistretzan

Branded Content Writer

Kendall Bistretzan is a Calgary-based writer, reporter, and coffee enthusiast. In her spare time, she loves to read, have dinner with friends, and sing in her car. She is currently querying her debut fiction novel. You can find her on Instagram @kendallbistwrites.

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