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24 July — 1 August 2026

BELFAST WHISKEY WEEK IS BACK

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Nine days. One city. The biggest celebration of whiskey, food, cocktails and craic that Belfast has ever seen.

101 events · 9 days · from £10

Fringe Event · Belfast Whiskey Week

5K Pub Crawl Run

5 Pubs — 5 Pours — 5.5 KM

Fri 24 + Fri 31 July · The Morning Star · £30 · 30 spots per night

A social run through Belfast — not a race, just a great night out with a little running in between.

What's On

The Week, Day by Day

Scenes from last year

Belfast Whiskey Week Expo

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Saturday 1st August 2026 · Europa Hotel, Belfast

The Europa Hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7AP

Session 1 · 12:30pm – 4:00pm / Session 2 · 5:30pm – 9:00pm

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Early bird tickets: SOLD OUT

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General

£35 +

£35 S1 · £40 S2

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Entry, 40+ whiskey brands, food & live music.

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VIP

£50 +

£50 S1 · £60 S2

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Everything in General, plus early access, arrival cocktail & gift bag.

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The Ultimate

Exclusives

£250

Limited to 25

Every VIP & merch perk, plus all BWW exclusive products, numbered to you.

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Belfast Cocktail City

Three ways in: Cocktail Making classes · Tasting Showcases · the Cocktail Takeover at Common Market

24 July – 1 August 2026 · venues across Belfast

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Cocktail Takeover Event
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24 Jul – 1 Aug 2026

Walking Tours

Belfast Whiskey Week's Whiskey Walking Tours run every day of the festival — a guided stroll through the city with a dram at every stop.

Part of Belfast Whiskey Week

BIA Fest

Tickets now live

Fine Dining Sessions, Food Pairings and Bespoke & Exclusive Dinners

24 July – 1 August 2026 · venues across Belfast

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24 Jul – 1 Aug 2026

Distillery Days

Exclusive behind-the-scenes visits to Ireland's finest distilleries — tours, tastings and the stories behind the spirit, all as part of Belfast Whiskey Week.

Try 3 Drams — the £10 no-brainer

Three themed pours in a proper Belfast bar, with a host who does the explaining. Sessions every day at three walkable venues.

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Whiskey Week from under £30

38 events under £30 — tastings, tours and showcases that won’t break the bank.

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Never been to a whiskey festival?

How it works, what to book first, and what a tasting is actually like — the whole thing, explained for first-timers.

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Plan your week, hour by hour

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EXPO tickets on sale now

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