San Diego Beer Week 2026 (17th Annual)

San Diego Beer Week returns for its 17th annual celebration of one of the most important craft beer scenes in the United States. Running for ten days in November, Beer Week is not a single event but a city-wide festival: hundreds of participating bars, breweries, and restaurants in San Diego County host special tapping events, rare beer releases, pairings, tours, and tastings throughout the run. San Diego has more craft breweries per capita than any major US city, and Beer Week is the annual moment when the entire industry comes together to celebrate that identity. New breweries debut their first taproom events during Beer Week. Legacy breweries like AleSmith, Stone, Ballast Point, and Green Flash release limited-edition bottles. Collaboration beers brewed specifically for Beer Week appear at participating locations. The opening ceremony festival traditionally anchors the start of Beer Week with a gathering of over 100 breweries and thousands of beer enthusiasts. Check sdbw.org for the full event calendar as it is released. Individual events are spread across North County, downtown San Diego, East County, and South Bay. A wristband or per-event ticket format varies by venue. Most ticketed events are under $40. This is the signature event for San Diego beer culture and one of the most respected beer weeks in the country.