Brewery and The Beast Vancouver

Brewery and the Beast is an all-inclusive, all-you-can-eat-and-drink culinary festival showcasing top local restaurants at Concord Pacific Place in Vancouver.

In 2025 the event happened on Sunday, July 27th (which was the same weekend as Chilliwack Ribfest in the Fraser Valley. Both events are great and involve lots of barbecued meats. Admission to the event in Chilliwack, however, is by donation.) The event’s 2026 date is to be confirmed.

Other events that typically happen on the same weekend as Brewery and the Beast are the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival, Mission Folk Music Festival and Celebration of Light Fireworks, plus other fireworks-related events with Vancouver Boat Parties and Bard at the Beach.

See our July Calendar of Events to learn about other events this time of year. Continue reading to learn about Brewery and the Beast.

Brewery and the Beast Food and Drink Festival in Vancouver

Brewery and the Beast is an all-inclusive culinary festival. Each ticket comes with unlimited food and drinks throughout the event. The festival features top local chefs and makers of adult beverages. Some of the region’s best restaurants participate. There are craft breweries, distilleries and producers of non-alcoholic drinks too. The event is a great opportunity to taste and discover new favourites from nearby establishments.

The Brewery and the Beast festival takes place in three different Western Canadian cities. In addition to the event in Vancouver, there are editions in both Calgary and Greater Victoria (in Langford).

The Vancouver event is held at Concord Pacific Place, located at 811 Carrall Street. It’s on the Science World side of BC Place Stadium. In 2025, Brewery and the Beast happened on Sunday, July 27th. It runs from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm for most people, but starts an hour earlier for VIP ticket holders.

Food and Drink Vendors

There are a wide variety of food and drink options at Brewery and the Beast. Those who enjoy meat can enjoy dishes that feature duck, rabbit, elk, and wild boar, cooked into delicious meals. There isn’t much in the way for those who are vegetarian, or at least that was the case last year (the 2025 menu had not yet been released at the time of writing).

Participating restaurants in 2024 included Boulevard from the Sutton Place Hotel, Brewhall, Diva at the Met, Gordon Ramsay Burger, H2 Kitchen + Bar from the Westin Bayshore, La Taqueria, Tap & Barrel and close to 72 other restaurants and food providers.

There were also around 17 beverage presenters at the event last year. They included Central City Brewers, Driftwood Brewery, Main Street Brewing, Black Sage Vineyard, Strongbow Apple Cider, Black Stallion Estate Winery and others.

Admission Details

There are two types of Brewery and the Beast tickets on offer.

General admission costs about $200 including taxes and online fees. Again, these tickets included unlimited food and drink samples.

VIP tickets are also available for about $340 per person. In addition to unlimited samples, these tickets come with access to an exclusive experience one hour before the event opens to the public. There’s also a separate VIP entrance, a private bar and lounge, plus a few other perks.

Note: This event is for adults-only, so for people ages 19+.

Brewery and the Beast

Event Video

See the video below for an idea of what to expect at the next Brewery and the Beast event. The video includes footage from the 2024 event. The weather wasn’t great, but that didn’t stop people from attending.