Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival is back October 30 to November 12, 2026, with something on almost every night!
Every fall, the North Shore’s breweries, distilleries and taprooms spend two weeks throwing a party, and everyone’s invited. This year it starts with a Halloween bash at The Pipe Shop and carries on with trivia, live music, taco nights, a Mario Kart tournament and fresh beer releases right through to November 12.
Many of the hosts sit around The Shipyards and Lower Lonsdale, a short walk from the SeaBus, so it’s easy to leave the car at home and make a night of it.
Kick Off at the Launch Party
Friday, October 30 | The Pipe Shop, The Shipyards
| 5–10:30 pm | $40 + GST
The festival opens Halloween-style with live music, food trucks and craft beer from North Shore producers. Costumes are encouraged, and there are prizes for the best ones. Full-face masks aren’t allowed, for safety reasons.
Proceeds support North Shore Neighbourhood House.
Fill Your Tasting Passport While You’re There
The Vancouver’s North Shore Ale Trail Tasting Passport returns November 1–30. Ask for a stamp with purchase at any participating location, or collect digital stamps in the BC Ale Trail app. Once you have six unique stamps, hand in your passport for a free glass (while supplies last) and a chance to win a Grand Prize package valued at over $1,200.
One winner will take home:
- One-night stay including breakfast for 2 people at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier
- Two admission tickets at Grouse Mountain
- Two admission tickets to Capilano Suspension Bridge
- 2 x $25 voucher at any North Shore Craft Breweries
- Vancouver North Shore Craft Beer Week Swag
Most of the festival’s hosts are passport stops too, so a few festival nights go a long
way toward your six stamps.
The Festival Lineup
Saturday, October 31 | Copperpenny Distilling Co.
Halloween Night: Keep the costume on for a second night of Halloween at the Shipyards distillery.
Sunday, November 1 | The Woods Spirit Co.
Beer”tails” Night: The Woods teams up with a local brewery on a night of cocktails made with beer.
Monday, November 2 | La Cervecería Astilleros
Day of the Dead Night: Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Shipyards’ Mexican-inspired brewery.
Tuesday, November 3 | Le Café Brocante
Wine Break: A night for the wine drinkers in your group.
Wednesday, November 4 | Beva Brewing & Blending
Kitchen Pop-Up: A one-night kitchen pop-up in Beva’s tasting room.
Thursday, November 5 | North Point Brewing
Mario Kart Tournament: Grab a pint and a controller. This one is also a Movember fundraiser.
Friday, November 6 | Bridge Brewing Company
Live Music & Trivia: Three Bridge locations, one night: a Tragically Hip tribute at Bridge Brewing – Pemberton, plus trivia at the Charlotte Road brewery and Lonsdale BridgeDeck.
Saturday, November 7 | Black Kettle Brewing
Safari Theme Night: Dress the part and catch a live set from Shaina & The Drews.
Sunday, November 8 | Wildeye Brewing
Taco & Beer Flight: A flight of tacos paired with a flight of beer, all for $20.
Monday, November 9 | Shaketown Brewing
High Concept Mystery | 5–8 pm: Shaketown releases a new Bockbier, with light snacks from Farina a Legna.
Tuesday, November 10 | Beere Brewing
West Coast IPA Launch: Beere’s new West Coast IPA arrives, with happy hour running all day.
Wednesday, November 11 | Remembrance Day
No festival events today.
Thursday, November 12 | Strathcona North
Tacos & Taps Night: The festival wraps up at Lonsdale Quay Market with $5 pints and $5 tacos during regular hours.
For full event details and updates, visit the official festival page.
Plan Your Visit
Coming over from the city? The SeaBus drops you at Lonsdale Quay, steps from The Shipyards. If you’d rather stay the night, Sip & Stay packages at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, Seaside Hotel North Vancouver and Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel include a $25 gift card to use during your visit.
When you’re ready to plan your stops, Vancouver’s North Shore Ale Trail has every brewery on one map, along with places to eat and things to do between pints.
