Looking for the perfect summer date night to impress your food-loving partner? Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 24, 2025, because Calgary’s most anticipated outdoor culinary experience, Brewery & the Beast, is back for the perfect date ideas with flavour and fun in every bite!
Held at The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE, Calgary), this one-of-a-kind festival is the ultimate treat for couples who love to eat, sip and soak up all the summer vibes. You and your partner will be strolling through a buzzing outdoor venue along the Bow River, tasting your way through some fresh, bold flavours created by over 60 of Calgary and Banff’s top chefs.
You’ll spot names like Añejo, Porch, JINBAR, The Wilde on 27 and Teatro Group, putting on their very best from smoky meats, to fresh seafood and flavourful tacos as you explore Calgary’s rich culinary scene (and your partner’s tastebuds) at this iconic Calgary event.
Whether you’re into craft beer, creative cocktails, fine wines or zero-proof beverages, there’s also something for everyone at Brewery & the Beast. And, if you thought it couldn’t get any better, this festival will have you dancing off all the food to make room for even more grub with live music and guest DJs all afternoon!
With supporting local and Canadian businesses being more important than ever, the festival supports local farms, celebrates sustainably sourced ingredients, and has raised over $175,000 for local culinary and mental health initiatives with the hopes to raise even more this year.
“We’re so proud to have seen this festival grow and flourish into the truly Canadian celebration it’s become over the last 13 years,” said Scott Gurney, founder, Brewery & the Beast. “At the core of our festival is community — Brewery & the Beast brings together consumers, chefs, farmers and businesses, united by shared values and a commitment to sustainability. We’re excited to celebrate the best of Calgary and Banff through another exceptional culinary experience!”
Tickets start at $149.95 and include unlimited food, non-alcoholic beverages, and eight drink tickets – but if you want to impress your date, go VIP for early access and ten drink tickets!
This is your opportunity to skip the classic dinner-and-a-movie routine, so don’t miss out! Grab your date, bring your appetite, and get ready for the feast of a lifetime. Tickets are on sale now at breweryandthebeast.com.
Looking for more foodie date ideas? Check out this list of weekly specials and happy hours for a different date, for every day of the week without breaking the bank!
