Edinburgh Cocktail Week 2026
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Start date
October 2, 2026 12:00 pm
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End date
October 11, 2026 11:00 pm
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Festival Square
Festival Square, Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9SR
Edinburgh Cocktail Week returns from Friday 2 to Sunday 11 October 2026, with more than 120 participating bars across the city and its main Cocktail Village at Festival Square.
A festival wristband gives access to £6 signature cocktails at participating bars and free entry to the Cocktail Village.
Key Event Details
| Dates | 2 to 11 October 2026 |
| Main hub | Festival Square |
| Cocktail Village | 12pm to 11pm, with an 8pm close on Sundays |
| Signature cocktails | £6 with a festival wristband |
| Wristbands | Available from the official event site |
What To Expect
The ten-day programme combines bar offers with pop-ups and events. Festival Square acts as the social hub, with pop-up bars, live music, DJs, street food, a champagne bar, a village pub, and lawn games.
The wider event stretches beyond Festival Square. Participating bars around Edinburgh create their own festival drinks, so the wristband is useful if you plan to visit several venues over the ten days.
Tickets & Entry
Wristbands are sold through the official Edinburgh Cocktail Week website. Check the latest wristband options before booking.
Location
The Cocktail Village is at Festival Square, beside Lothian Road in Edinburgh’s West End.
Getting There
Festival Square is close to the West End tram stop and Haymarket station. Numerous bus routes use Lothian Road and nearby Princes Street.
Our Tips
- Collect your wristband before relying on festival prices at participating bars.
- Check the bar list before heading out, as the city-wide programme is spread across many venues.
- The Cocktail Village closes earlier on Sundays.