Brew at the Zoo (Winnipeg) 2026

Brew at the Zoo returns to Assiniboine Park Zoo on the evening of Thursday, September 11, 2026 — after-hours zoo access, live music, games and unlimited beverage samples from 40+ Manitoba and international producers. **Doors**: 6:00pm (Premium & Designated Driver) / 7:00pm (General) **Last pour**: 10:00pm **19+ only** — valid government-issued photo ID required for all attendees **Ticket tiers (all include your sample cup and unlimited beverage samples)** - **Premium $85**: 6pm early entry, dinner voucher redeemable at select zoo locations (sponsored by Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar) - **General $65**: 7pm entry - **Designated Driver $30**: 6pm early entry, all non-alcoholic beverages, coloured wristband Expected to sell out in advance — no tickets at the gate. Zoo members received a 20% discount Sept 1-7; public sales opened Sept 8. **Featured Manitoba breweries include** Barn Hammer, Farmery, Heritage Farms, Kilter, One Great City and Trans Canada — plus Kenora's Lake of the Woods, Saskatchewan producers (Rebellion, Paddock Wood, Great Western / Original 16) and a strong non-alcoholic selection from Prism Kombucha, Heyru, Clink and SOBR Market. Public-voted awards for best beer and best non-alcoholic drink. Live band + DJ + games in the beer garden. Rain or shine (cancelled only in extreme weather). Zoo closes at 1:00pm the day of the event to prepare — regular admission not valid.