Ready, set, sizzle. The city’s finest summer culinary festival is back, and it’s set to be better than ever, and tickets are now on sale. Brewery & the Beast Vancouver returns on Sunday, August 30, with a showcase of over 60 acclaimed restaurants, celebrated chefs and exceptional sips. Bringing the region’s top culinary excellence to Concord Pacific Place for a day of fire-grilled flavor, Brewery & the Beast is the best of summer, with a guaranteed afternoon of epic eats, great drinks and plenty of live music.
The “all you can savour” feast’s initial line-up has also dropped, with sought-after names including Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar, newly awarded MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Good Thief, both Osteria Savio Volpe and Osteria Elio Volpe, Torafuku, Basta Barbecue x Farmers Apprentice, Anh & Chi and Mount Pleasant Vintage and Provisions. These names will be joined by a whole host of culinary talent, with more new vendors to be announced over the coming months. Alongside the dishes will be a large selection of pours to compliment, with craft cocktails and beer, cider, premium wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic options available. Bringing the beats will be live music and guest DJs, who will set the tone throughout the afternoon, with full details on artists to be announced soon.
Brewery & the Beast has been committed to supporting charities and not-for-profit organizations since day one. Since inception, the festival has provided more than $185,000.00 in funding for culinary scholarships, food security programs, and mental health programs with Vancouver organizations including The Chefs’ Table Society of BC, Mind the Bar and Backpack Buddies. The 2026 festivals will continue to support these important organizations and give back to those in need.
Main Event guests are invited to savour unlimited food and the best of BC’s beverage offerings, while enjoying all of the festival vibes from 2pm to 5pm, making it the ultimate Sunday summer celebration. Those looking for the VIP treatment can enjoy an exclusive experience with one hour of pre-event access to guest chefs and bartenders, a fresh shucked oyster station, full-service bars, private shaded lounge space, premium restrooms, and a live DJ. The VIP Experience ticket also grants early access to the main event, ahead of the Main Event guests.
Brewery & the Beast will also have its annual stops in Calgary on August 23 and Vancouver Island on September 27, while journeying to the east coast for its inaugural event in Toronto on July 26.
“Bringing together the best food and drink has always been at the heart of Brewery & the Beast,” says Scott Gurney, Director of 17 Black Events, the festival’s producer. “2026 will be our biggest and best line-up yet, and we’re excited to welcome a number of new names that we’ve not had present before.”
The much-loved Two Rivers Meats returns as a key sponsor ensuring all of the chefs and restaurants will be serving up the best responsibly and ethically raised proteins our region offers. Stay tuned for the full list of participating restaurants, beverage partners, and music coming soon.
