Aberdeen Cocktail Week returns for its second spring edition this May 14th - May 24th, 2026.
Now established as the city's largest cocktail festival, it brings together bars and hospitality venues to showcase their teams' creativity, drive footfall, and put Aberdeen on the map for brilliant cocktails and a great night out.
“I’m proud of what Aberdeen Cocktail Week has achieved. With hospitality facing more challenges now than ever, this feels like an even more important time to support our city than ever," says Charlie Bain, operations manager for Aberdeen Cocktail Week.
"Our bar scene has so much to offer locals and visitors alike, and we're determined to play our small part in showcasing that."
Following multiple successful editions that have driven tens of thousands of paying customers to participating venues, the Spring Edition 2026 festival will run across eleven days, once again encouraging people to explore the city, try something new, and for some - visit the city for the first time.
Participation is completely free for venues with a comprehensive support package available at no cost.
What Participating Venues Receive
- Inclusion in the printed Aberdeen Cocktail Week guidebook
- Printed promotional materials for in-venue use
- Professional photography and content support
- Promotion across social media, email campaigns, and local press
- Region-wide marketing driving festival footfall
- Complimentary staff wristbands
- Entry to the Golden Jigger awards to spotlight the city’s most creative bartenders.
How It Works
Each participating venue creates up to four exclusive festival cocktails, available only to wristband holders. Requirements are minimal: one cocktail must be priced at £6 or less, and each creation must be attributed to a named bartender.
Beyond Bars
Aberdeen Cocktail Week also welcomes partnerships with hotels, local businesses, and drink brands for cross-promotional opportunities, collaborative events, and sponsorship discussions.
Key participation details
- Festival dates: May 14th - May 24th, 2026
- Registration: Open now (Limited spaces)
- Final cocktail / offer submissions: April 14th, 2026
How to sign up
Venues and brands interested in participating should contact either:
Charlie Bain
cocktails@cocktailevents.uk
Jenna Simpson
jenna@cocktailevents.uk