The 29th Annual NB Spirits Festival
Schedule
This is a skeleton schedule for the 2026 NB Spirits Festival. Specific events, presenters, timing and pricing are all subject to change.
Prices are exclusive of HST and Eventbrite fees.
Please ensure to have a hearty meal prior to attending tastings/masterclasses and the Friday Showcase.
| Date | Time | Price | Event Name | Presenter | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Nov. 17 |
6:00pm | The Rum Dinner | |||
| Wednesday Nov. 18 |
5:00pm to 6:15pm | Opening Reception (for Whisky Dinner ticket holders only) |
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| 6:30pm | The Whisky Dinner | ||||
| Thursday Nov. 19 |
2:00pm to 4:00pm | Whisky & Art: A Feast for the Senses | Martine Nouet | Beaverbrook Art Gallery | |
| 5:30pm to 6:45pm | Master Classes | ||||
| 7:30pm to 8:30pm | Master Classes | ||||
| 9:00pm to 10:30pm | Master Classes | ||||
| Friday Nov. 20 |
8:30am to 9:45 | Breakfast & Drams | |||
| 11:45am to 1:15 | The Whisky Lunch | ||||
| 2:00pm to 3:30 | The Ultimate Master Class (UMC) is back! | ||||
| 5:30pm to 10:00 | VIP Showcase Access | Combined Ballrooms | |||
| 6:45pm to 10:00 | The Festival Showcase | Combined Ballrooms | |||
| Saturday Nov. 21 |
10:15 to 11:45 | The Collectors | Frank Scott & Friends | ||
| 11:45am to 1:30 | The Gin Lunch | ||||
| 12:45pm to 2:15 | The Chairman's Dram | Frank Scott | |||
| 3:00pm to 4:30 | Closed Distilleries | Mark Gillespie | |||
| 6:00pm | Saturday Dinner - TBD | Combined Ballrooms |
