Official Notice: Vancouver Craft Beer Week 2026 Cancellation

After careful consideration, Feaster and VCBW have made the difficult decision to cancel all VCBW 2026 programming, including our scheduled June events at Playland.

This was not a decision we made lightly. We recognize how much anticipation surrounds VCBW each year, and we know many of you—guests, partners, and vendors alike—plan well in advance to be part of it. We are incredibly grateful for that continued support and commitment.

The reality is that the broader event landscape in Vancouver this year has been uniquely challenging. The presence of FIFA-related activity across the city has created significant and unavoidable pressure on venues, infrastructure, scheduling, and logistics at nearly every level. These factors have made it impossible for us to deliver the caliber of experience that VCBW is known for and that you deserve.

Rather than compromise on quality, safety, or the overall guest experience, we believe the responsible decision is to pause for 2026.

If you have any questions, our team is here to help. Please reach out through our contact page and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

To everyone who has supported VCBW over the years—thank you. This event exists because of the community behind it, and we do not take that lightly. We remain committed to returning in 2027 and delivering an even stronger experience.

We sincerely apologize for the disappointment and appreciate your understanding.

— VCBW

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VCBW is BC’s biggest craft beer & WING festival featuring hundreds of beers and ciders from top breweries, all in one high-energy summer takeover.

Taste your way through 150+ craft beers from local legends and top breweries around the world. From crisp and easy-drinking to bold and experimental, there’s a pour for everyone.

The ultimate beer’s best friend. Enjoy wings from some of Vancouver’s favourite spots, all in one place. Expect saucy, crispy, flavour-packed bites made for pairing.

DJ's spinning the anthems you grew up on. It’s pop-punk, indie, and feel-good classics all night. Think nostalgia, energy, and full crowd singalongs.

This is NOT your typical chicken wing festival—this is a curated showcase of the best wings in the city, crafted by top restaurants and designed to pair perfectly with Vancouver's finest craft beers. Wing lovers and beer enthusiasts alike will come together to experience bold flavors & creative recipes. get ready for vancouver’s ultimate WING showdown.

CHECK OUT some of our past vendors…

CHECK OUT some of our past vendors…

"Over the past decade, Vancouver Craft Beer Week has evolved from an intimate gathering of beer geeks to a bonafide cultural phenominon.

By combining delicious beer with incredible food, cutting edge arts, music and craft culture, the weeklong event captures the very essence of Vancouver and what it is we all love about our city."

—Rob Mangelsdorf, Editor, The Growler BC

VCBW will be taking place PNE Playland at 2901 E. Hastings in Vancouver, BC.
SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2026
6:00PM - 11:00 PM
Tickets start at their lowest price and as they sell and as the event gets closer, ticket prices increase.

There are two categories of tickets: GA and FAST PASS VIP

GA tickets start at $55 and will eventually end up at their regular price of $75, before selling out.
Fast Pass VIP tickets start at $100 and will eventually end up at their regular price of $140, before selling out. There are limited amount of Fast Passes Available.
This priority pass gives access to 5 specific rides. Visit the selected rides 1 (one) time each, through the rapid pass entrance. Limited quantities available online and on-site while supplies last. We recommend you purchase your rapid passes ahead of time as they may sell out.
Rides Included in fastpass: Atmosfear, The Beast, Breakdance, The Pirateship, Scrambler, Sea-to-Sky Swinger
Yep! We will be soaking up the rays of sun or frolicking within the drops of rain.
Each product is purchased at the event using the festival token. Tokens are digital and can be pre-purchased or purchased on your mobile phone at the event.

Most, if not all beverage samples at Wine Vikings are about $4 (+tax) worth of tokens .
Food is available for purchase on site using credit/debit cards.
Make sure you are on the Feaster list. This is where any and all of the above will be released. Sign up for the list on the VCBW website.
We do not have a different ticket available for DDs. We welcome designated drivers and have thus the ticket is now a-la-carte in that you are just purchasing admission and if you want to sample alcohol, you’d purchase tokens to do so. Purchasing a GA ticket also gives the DD access to many food items, the concerts, non-alc beverage samples and entertainment. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!
All tickets for this event are purchased through ticketleader.ca.
No. All tickets are 100% mobile!
VCBW tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are transferable and thus can be given away to friends or sold on 3rd party sites. We do not hold any responsibility for tickets that are bought, sold, given away or received privately as there is no way to trace them to the new buyer.
If the event is postponed for any reason, tickets will not be refunded. All tickets will be valid for the next VCBW.
No, there is not.
Tickets are all mobile tickets. Tickets will be will issued 48-hours prior to the event, via email/inside your Ticketleader.ca account.
Yes. We use a 3rd party ticketing site and they don’t work for free. The fees have been negotiated for the benefit of our guests and continue to be minimal. Regarding tax, only GST is charged on tickets.
Parking lots are run by the PNE and thus still to be determined. But, it is a beer festival so please do not drive to the event.
Yes. If you require parking for the disabled, there will be spots onsite. There are ramps where needed for wheelchair and more gradual ups and downs where necessary.
If you would like to volunteer at this event, please contact us using the contact link.
Every single person attending has to be 19 years or older, with no exceptions. Proof of age is required to gain entry. So, you can bring your kids, as long as they are 19 years or older.
Sorry, no pets allowed.
As always, the PNE security team will be on hand making sure all runs safe and smoothly at VCBW.

No backpacks will be allowed into the event.
Sorry but no outside food or drink is permitted to enter the premises.
You may bring a refillable water bottle inside.
Safety is our primary priority and VCBW is committed to hosting a safe event. To help ensure we can move forward, VCBW will follow all local, provincial and federal mandatory requirements with respect to Covid restrictions. VCBW will not implement any additional restrictions. At the time of this being written, masks nor vaccine passports are not required and thus VCBW would not require them.

Please read our Health and Safety Protocols for complete details.
Yes, in the designated smoking area only.