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Every month there are amazing mezcal tastings and mezcal events taking place around the world. From small, single-brand tastings at a bar — to bigger, multi-brand mezcal festivals in a park, these events help people deepen their knowledge and appreciation for mezcal and agave spirits. Here are just a few types of mezcal events you might encounter on this page:
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Agave Spirits Club Tasting – Oct 23, 5–7pm @ Barrio. Celebrate Mezcal Day w/ G4 releases + San Matias & Ultramundo!
$36.05 per ticket + tax
Celebrating National Mezcal Day
Taste the exclusive Barrio Costero Private Barrel
Experience other exclusive Agave Spirits offerings
Join us October 23rd, 5–6PM with artisan Mezcal 33 for a guided mezcal + chocolate pairing!
Join us for Cups & Cocktails: A Tequila Experience, where you'll sip on delicious tequila cocktails while painting ceramic cups
Sip, savor & celebrate at our Tequila Tasting! Drinks, delicious eats & more. Oct 23 • 6 PM • $50 per ticket.
Experience Siempre at Rancho Chico Tequesta! Tim Tequila & Greg S. host a night of tastings, cocktails, and unforgettable flavor.
Join us to appreciate the rich history of this esteemed brand while savoring handcrafted cocktails and authentic Mexican recipes.
$61.59 per ticket + tax
4 Tequila tasting paired with 4 Courses
JOIN US FOR AN INTIMATE COCKTAIL CLASS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DOCE. LEARN SEASONAL MEZCAL COCKTAILS PERFECTLY PAIRED WITH CURATED BITES.
Get ready to sip and savor at Laelia Tasting & Tequila Masterclass with the amazing Sofia Partida!
We’ve got two of the most respected names in small-batch tequila coming to the table—G4 and Volans.
Award-winning mezcal brand Mezcal Unión and Oaxacan cocktail bar Selva bring the spirit of Mexico to New York City with the arrival of Bodega Unión by Mezcal Unión!
Four iconic mezcal brands, one night only. Tastings, education, and specialty cocktail flights at Bar Pilar DC.
Part of the BOOZE SCHOOL collection
CLASS STARTS 6:15PM
We're going to enjoy a unique evening tasting mezcal with maestro Leonor at Gül-ROO. Don't miss it!
Join us for Alicia’s Tequila Dinner, a 3-course experience paired with handcrafted cocktails featuring Gran Centenario Tequila.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a special evening of Del Maguey mezcal and a chef-curated three-course tasting menu.
Oct 24 | Tequila Flight Featuring Don Fulllno, chocolate pairings & hauntingly good vibes. 7 PM @ 101 Central | The Second Story.
Sip, savor, and explore a one of a kind 100% Agave tequila selection from Jalisco, Mexico!
Get ready for a frightfully fun night! Join us for Art & Sotol: Halloween Edition.
Join us for Woof-O-Ween at Tequila Social on Saturday, October 25th, from 11 am – 2 pm!
A professional sampling company will be on-hand to taste out some items from Nobleton's... Una Vida Tequila and Lebon.
Margarita & Taco Tasting, Live DJ, Food Vendors, Beer Garden, Frozen Drinks and a Trip Giveaway. Sample the best tacos and margs in Frisco!
Our Official Homecoming Block Party!
Celebrate the Spirit of Tradition with an exclusive Tequila & Mezcal Tasting!
Sip, learn & celebrate tequila with Una Vida! Guided tasting with owner Zach Conley. Discover Blanco, Reposado & Añejo.
We’re closing out our blind tasting series in style with an unforgettable evening featuring six exceptional Extra Añejo tequilas.
Join us for Alicia’s Tequila Dinner, a 3-course experience paired with handcrafted cocktails featuring Gran Centenario Tequila.
Tequila Tasting featuring Siempre Tequila hosted by La Piña owner Patrick Todd.
Mud Dollaz x Caviar Gold “A Smash x Tequila” Oct.25th on a Saturday night Live music, Great food & drink menu curated by Mud & special guest
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a cocktail class taught by Bar Director Ricardo Rodriguez !
$90 per ticket + tax
Learn to craft three cocktails for your Dia de los Muertos celebration!
Snacks from the Team Lita kitchen
This class is $75 + 20% gratuity
Calling all Mezcal lovers and those that are Mezcal curious to this class where we explore this smoky sophisticated spirit.
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming tequila social event for an exclusive night of great food and premium spirits!
Join us for a fun evening of trying out Travis Mathew gear and sampling different tequilas!
Participate in our Maestro Dobel bartender competition at Cask & Ale. Show off your skills behind the bar. Spots are limited, sign up today!
We will be featuring creative dishes by Chefs Ryan VanGrrow, and Nick Stanchfield, paired with Cocktail Pairings by Nico Cabral.
Multiple course dinner, featuring Siete Leguas pours and cocktails.
Featuring Chef Richard Sandoval & El Tequileño Tequila
Tequila Ocho is calling! Cocktails, flights, and tasty bites await at 22Fifteen.
$120 per ticket + tax
A first pour, elegantly crafted with Tequila Ocho to begin the evening
A guided flight of Ocho tequilas
Chef-curated bites to complement the tequila
A bottle of Tequila Ocho Plata, redeemable at Benstein Liquor
A 20% gratuity is included in the ticket price to support our service team
Explore tequila, savor bites, and celebrate the evening
Step inside the “Spookeasy” this Halloween for cocktails, costumes, and a night full of treats. (7-10pm)
$35 per ticket + tax
Ticket includes 1 Halloween cocktail, photo at Photo Booth & prize stations
Costumes highly encouraged
Casamigos will be offering tequila samples for guests while supplies last
DTR Alley open all night (weather permitting!).
Music and photo booth for a spooky good time
Food and drinks available for purchase
YES - GIN WEEK is teaching a AGAVE Seminar leading up to the Gin Loves Agave Pop Up by TWO Special Guest Industry Educators
Experience a four-course Codigo Tequila Dinner at Paloma on Oct 28—elevated dining and world-class pairings await.
$85 per ticket + tax
Blanco: Oyster Shooter, Grapefruit Ponzu, Tobiko, Wasabi, Chive
Rosa: Pimento Crostini, Speck Ham, Apple, Arugula, Mustard Seed
Reposado: Smoked Lamb, Jalapeño Corn, Scallion, Piquillo Relish
Añejo: Vanilla Panna Cotta, Flambéed Berries, Dark Chocolate
Get crafty with wax and wicks at our Candle Making Class - a fun night of creativity, learning, and relaxation awaits!
Join us for an Day of the Dead celebration!
Join us for a spirited evening at R+D Night with Cardenxe Sotol
$90 per ticket + tax
Featuring tastings + craft cocktails with Cardenxe Sotol
Chef curated tapas to pair
Network with industry insiders and like-minded disruptors
Gratuity included in final price.
Gin Week Sioux Falls in full swing with Gin Loves Agave Pop Up at Myrtles Bar Tuesday October 28th
A dinner featuring Fortaleza tequila paired with a multi-course menu.
Explore the wild spirit of mezcal with Bozal and David De Olivera-each pour a bold expression of wild agave from Mexico’s rugged heartlands.
Shake up spooky fun! Join us for tequila-forward cocktails with a Halloween twist — perfect for festive sipping and haunting your parties.
Join us at the Rooftop at the Envio for a fun interactive evening featuring Astral Tequila.
Get ready to sip, smell, and savor the mystery of tequila at our Day of the Dead Blind Tequila Tasting event!
Explore & tast Agave spirits and their unique place in Mexican Culture. Tastings will include Mezcal, Agave Spirits and Tequila.
$35 per ticket + tax
Agave spirits tasting and class with a focus on cultural tradition
Learn from our brand's head mixologist and discover the art of crafting three unique agave-focused cocktails.
$60 per ticket + tax
Join us: exclusive, hands-on cocktail class with Premium Agave Brands
Mezcal Unión & Don Julio Tequila Cocktail Class at Maize
Guided tasting with Brands mixologists
Shake, sip, and savor agave magic From smoky mezcal to smooth tequila
Raise a glass to tradition and taste with an evening dedicated to G4 Tequila.
Get ready to celebrate the release of XICA x Nosotros Tequila with a party you won't want to miss!
Experience an elevated evening at Oveja Negra featuring a five-course dinner, a guided Don Julio tequila tasting, flamenco, and more.
Get crafty with wax and wicks at our Candle Making Class - a fun night of creativity, learning, and relaxation awaits!
Sip, savor, and celebrate Halloween with Clase Azul! Taste 4 tequilas, enjoy 2 festive cocktails, and get a $75 coupon—Oct 30 at 6PM!
Join us on October 30th to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos and honor tradition through food, flavor, and mezcal.
Get ready to sip, sample, and savor Patrón Tequila at our ultimate Tequila Takeover event!
Join Chef Malave for an exclusive tequila dinner—bold flavors, handcrafted cocktails, and a taste of Mexico.
Chef Malave's curated Mexican-inspired menu
Each course has been perfectly paired with a Casamigos cocktail
Each ticket can be purchased without pairings if so desired
Our chef-curated menu features four courses inspired by the season, each paired with handcrafted tequila cocktails.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with food, tequila & tradition
Four-course dinner featuring pork, pozole, tacos & dessert
Código 1530 tequila cocktails paired with every course
Limited seating — $70 per person, reserve before it’s gone
Harvest Tide Lewes, Oct 30 at 6:30 PM — don’t miss out
Get ready to sip, savor, and socialize at Drawbar where tequila tasting meets a delicious dinner experience.
Join us for a vibrant five-course dinner celebrating Dia De Los Muertos, paired with exceptional G4 cocktails and Vinaltura Wines.
$120 per ticket + tax
Tostada de Coliflo, Paired with G4 Margarita
Taco de Pulpo -Paired with Parvada Rose
Pumpkin & Pepita Soup Paired with Vinaltura Chenin Blanc
Mole Verde Paired with Vinaltura GW Sparkling Gewurztraminer
Pumpkin en Tacha Empanadas -Paired with G4 Dia de Muertos Anejo
Drinks- All cocktails paired with dinner is included in the ticket price.
Wow get ready for the best pre-parade event in Vallarta. 6 different tacos, 6 tastings of Mezcal, Tequila and more, then added to the perfect cocktail pairing like only Chef Gina can do.
Join us for a spooky night of tequila tasting, where you can sip, savor, and celebrate Halloween in style!
Join us for DJ Mojo in Cityscape located on the 46 floor of Hilton Union Square for a 21+ Halloween party.
Enjoy Delicious Food, Drink Specials, and Music by DJ MarVelouz from 9pm to close
$10 per ticket + tax
Enjoy Delicious food, drink specials and live DJ music
Halloween weekend at Doha Bar & Lounge! 3-hour open bar, VIP bottle specials, top NYC DJs, birthday celebrations, and more!
Join us for our Tequila Walk in Japantown San Jose at Jack's!
Tequila Sampling, Badfish LIve, Lucha Libre Wrestling, Food Trucks, Games and more
Learn to mix your own drink, taste premium tequilas and enjoy a charcuterie pairing at Wheelies' Cocktail Class!
Tequila,Mezcal, cocktails, food & music! Celebrate Día de los Muertos at H-Town Agave Fest Nov 1
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with ONCE ESPÍRITU mezcal and Villa Catrina, where spirits unite for an unforgettable night!
Join us for a fun event with sugar skull painting and a Don Julio tequila tasting paired with chef curated courses!
Austin Tequila Society Presents..
A Día de los Muertos tequila dinner with authentic flavors, curated pairings, and a celebration of tradition at Rumorosa restaurant.
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with an exquisite four-course dinner where each dish is paired with a handcrafted Cape Horn Tequila cocktail.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with us at the Day of the Dead & Tequila Fest, featuring music, dancing, food, Tequila, and more!
Indulge in a multi-course menu that honors heritage and flavor, paired with the world-renowned spirits of Clase Azul Tequila.
Enjoy Delicious Food, Drink Specials, and Music by DJ MarVelouz from 9pm to close
Enjoy Delicious food, drink specials and live DJ music
Get ready for a night of heart-pounding thrills and endless tequila shots at our electrifying event, THRILLER AND TEQUILA!
Join us for an afternoon with Mijenta! On the agenda; delicious pours of tequila, specialty cocktails & an education on the brand.
Join us for an unfussy family style feast paired with some of the best mezcals on our back bar.
$75 per ticket + tax
Family Style Feast
Curated Mezcal Pairings
Mingle with other mezcal aficionados!
Sip through the full lineup of El Mayor Tequila while savoring delicious bites from Karma—an evening of flavor awaits!
$65 per guest + tax
El Mayor Tequila Tasting paired with your favorite dishes from Karma!
Join us for an elevated evening as Tejas presents an exclusive 1824 Tequila Tasting and paring 4 course dinner.
Taste a variety of tequilas, learn to make some classic tequila cocktails, and enjoy some heavy snacks during this fun and interactive class
You're Invited! A Night of Fungi, Flavor, and Fundraising.
$110 per ticket + tax
TO BENEFiIT CENTRAL TEXAS MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Join us at Barrio Costero for a 4-course Día de los Muertos dinner with agave cocktails, honoring life, memory & tradition.
$103 per ticket + tax
Día de los Muertos Dinner + Agave Cocktails at Barrio Costero
4-Course Mexican-Inspired Dinner with Agave Pairings
Celebrate Life & Tradition with Food, Spirits & Community
A Night of Flavor & Memory: Día de los Muertos at Barrio
Honor the Past with Cocktails & Cuisine
Join us for an exclusive evening of indulgence at our Luxury Tequila tasting event - sip, savor, and enjoy the finer things in life!
Join the LA Tequila Club for a happy hour with Laelia Tequila and take a bottle home!
Join us for an unforgettable tasting featuring Espolón spirits with a paired chef curated menu.
$60 per ticket + tax
Welcome Cocktail
3 Spirit Samples
Final Cocktail to Pair with Dessert
Paired Gourmet Small Bites
Learn about the History of Espolón
Take home Exclusive Swag
Join us for a fun night of tasting Solida Tequila with Stelios in the West Loop
Unforgettable food, music, contests, shopping, and family fun!
Tequila Tasting featuring Dame Mas, our new Supreme Steak dinner and a glass of Champagne. Make it a date with your partner or your friends!
Join Black Bottle Connect at the African American Chamber of Commerce for a guided tasting of Equanimity Tequila, plus light bites and convo
We are going to have the opportunity to taste through 6 different Mezcal brands and accompany the tasting with a cigar.
Join Ressa, Founder of @satx.gathering for a women-only tequila tasting at Corinne San Antonio & Friendsgiving mixer at Anaqua Garden Bar.
An intimate, one-night-only Fortaleza Pairing Dinner at MARKET Restaurant in Del Mar
$185 per guest + tax
Five-course seasonal menu by Chef John Thompson
Featuring Blanco, Reposado, Winter Blend, Añejo and more
Artisanal flavors of Jalisco meet California’s coastal ingredients
$185 per guest · One-night-only dinner · Limited seating available
This fun educational experience highlights popular and unique tequila or mezcal.
Join Ressa, founder of @satx.gathering, for an exclusive LALO Tequila tasting at Corinne San Antonio—open to 21+ only
We will be featuring creative dishes by Chefs Ryan VanGrrow, and Nick Stanchfield, paired with Cocktail Pairings by Nico Cabral.
Multiple course dinner, featuring Don Fulano pours and cocktails.
Tequila Dinner
Let's travel to the Mexico City of the early 20th Century, to the Casa Azul, the home Frida shared with the painter Diego Rivera.
$88.40 per guest + tax
A feast inspired by Frida Kahlo's fabulous dinner parties in Mexico City
Highlighting the cuisine of Oaxaca and tequila cocktails
5 courses
Menu Pending…
4 Course Tequila Dinner
Tequila class and tasting with special guest Lisa Elovich, Owner of ONE WITH LIFE tequila
$35 per ticket + tax
Tequila tasting and cocktail class with One With Life Tequila
Brand owner, Lisa Elovich will join via zoom
We are hosting another Tasting Dinner. This time featuring Ilegal Mezcal. 5 Course Paired Dinner, 5 Mezcal Samples, 5 Mezcal Cocktails
Join us for an evening of high end drink tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and live entertainment benefitting the George Edegcomb Society of Moffitt.
Warm up your November with coffee & tequila! Join us at F the Bar for a hands-on class featuring bold, cozy espresso cocktails.
You asked, we answered! We are hosting our second tequila tasting event on September 5, 6pm-10pm at Terraza by Los Portales.
Blindly taste your way through a selection of agave spirits to understand how process, terroir, agave type and maker influences the flavor.
Get ready to celebrate our anniversary with a fun and delicious tequila tasting party at Vintage Wine & Spirits!
Learn how to make fall cocktails and learn how to infuse your own tequila.
$40 per ticket + tax
Cocktail making and tequila infusing class
Join us at Quattro Bar for a Mezcal Cocktail Class with signature drinks & gourmet bites. Hands-on fun, limited seats- RSVP now!
Join Us for November's Luncheon Featuring Grapefruit & Mezcal!
$55 per ticket + tax
A thoughtfully curated 3 course meal with a demonstration from Chef Kelly
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a unique dining experience featuring rare tequila and flavors that will blow your mind!
Get ready to shake things up for our holiday series crafting the perfect tequila cocktail at Tequila 101: Holiday series
Tequila Tasting & Authentic Mexican Pairing @ Corvina. Nov 29, 12–2 PM. $85 pp includes tequila tasting, mixology class & chef buffet lunch.
Explore the Patrón collection with curated flights and paired bites, celebrating the artistry and spirit of Mexico.
Do you like tequila? Do you like the holidays? Prove it.
We will be featuring creative dishes by Chefs Ryan VanGrrow, and Nick Stanchfield, paired with Cocktail Pairings by Nico Cabral.
Multiple course dinner, featuring Don Fulano pours and cocktails.
Menu Pending...
Spirits Session w/ Steady: Tequila Edition
Come and enjoy a unique experience with artisanal mezcal from Salvadores Mezcal!
Come enjoy a night full of tequila, mezcal and good vibes at Cholo Pasadena!
Join us for this thirst quenching tequila tasting.
A guided tasting of the world’s most beloved Agave Spirit!
Part of the Tequila + Whiskey Events collection
Calling all tequila lovers… Are you ready to take your taste buds on a flavor adventure?
A spirited tasting of the miraculous distillates produced in every corner of Mexico!
Join us for this food and spirit tasting, featuring 3 different types of street taco and 3 different tequilas!
Get ready to party with the best tequilas in town at the 2025 Delaware Tequila Fest on March 21st at 4 PM!
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Tacos, margs, tequila shots, and more. Come join the ultimate fiesta!
Celebrate with us at Tequila and Mezcal Festival in DTLA, with tastings, live music, and the best selection of tequilas!
Sip margs, shoot tequila & score tacos at 6+ bars—plus DJs, drink deals & fiesta vibes all day at the Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl on May 3rd.
Ages 21+
Sip, Sample & Shop Top Tequilas, Margaritas and Mezcal at our Walk-Around Tasting w/ Chef Bites, Music, Photos & SWAG Bag! Adults 21+ w/ID
Sip, Sample & Shop Top Tequilas, Margaritas and Mezcal at our Walk-Around Tasting w/ Chef Bites, Music, Photos & SWAG Bag! Adults 21+ w/ID
Our newest Breckenridge summer festival! With over 100 Tequilas and Mezcals available to sample, along with the best taquerias in Colorado.
Hello Rancho Cordova! Join us for our 6th annual Tacos & Tequila!
Ages 21+
Part of the Spirited Events collection
A CELEBRATION of agave spirits. Enjoy Tequilas, Mezcals, food, music, beer, and much more.
Calling all whiskey and tequila connoisseurs… Are you ready to embark on the ultimate tasting experience?
Calling all whiskey and tequila connoisseurs… Are you ready to embark on the ultimate tasting experience?
A night of elegance, flavor, and fun designed to excite connoisseurs, food lovers, and anyone ready for a memorable experience.
$150 per ticket + tax
Sip, Savor, and Indulge at Halifax with a Reserva De La Familia Dinner $150
Tastings and knowledge from 18 different premium Tequila and Mezcals. Brands to include Del Maquey, Dobel, Herradura, Altos and more .
Get ready for Dia del Muertos and learn how to make a purrrfectly balanced tequila cocktail using Don Gato Tequila led by Sheyene.
$75 per ticket + tax
Join us for a night but fun, as we imbibe on Don Gato Cocktails
Enjoy a welcome cocktail and light snacks provided by Sullivan's Fish Camp
Taste Don Gato Blano and Don Gato Reposado
Learn how to make a balanced tequila cocktail for Dia Del Muertos
Have fun with garnishes
Take home your recipe card with your curated Dia del Muertos cocktail
Discover terroir in tequila. 4 expressions, chef-driven bites, and cocktails. Single-estate agave like you've never experienced.
The world's first single-estate tequila
Every bottle labeled w/ specific field & harvest year, just like fine wine.
Intimate tasting journey through 4 expressions
Premium cocktail finisher
Paired with small bites, designed to elevate each spirit
Join us for a fun and informative Mezcal Lunch and Learn session where we'll taste, sip, and discover all about this unique spirit!
Join us for a night of mixology! This hands-on experience will teach you how to stir up your favorite drinks highlighting Tequila
Join us for a fun night of tasting different tequilas and enjoying a delicious infused dinner!
Join us at Seven Grand to taste Madre Mezcal with Laura Papa!
Join us in the Ballard Mezcaleria for a Mezcal Day Cocktail Party with guided tastings & education, complimentary bites, cocktails, & swag!
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DINNING EXPERIENCE WHERE AN AMAZING TEQUILA MEETS OUR AMAZING MEXICAN CUISINE!!
5 COURSE MEAL PAIRED W/ 5 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF CASCAHUIN TEQUILA
GUIDED BY MASTER DISTILLER SALVADOR “CHAVA” ROSALES
$139 P/PERSON PLUS TAX AND GRATUITY
Celebrate the smoky allure of mezcal
Refresh your day with $10 Dos Hombres Mezcal Palomas — available all day.
Presenting a special screening of Practical Magic - featuring Midnight Margaritas by Patron!
Featuring our very own MIDNIGHT MARGARITAS by Patron!
Enjoy a Halloween classic on three TVs!
Plus... chillingly creative cocktails and festive non-alcoholic options!
Discover three añejo tequilas with guided tasting, bites, and a welcome margarita at Señorita Margarita.
Mirate, ranked #12 in 50 Best Bars in North America 2025, will be taking over the bar at Quixote inside Lafayette Hotel from 3 PM-6 PM.
Please join us for an in-depth mezcal education led by West Region Brand Ambassador, Adhel Martinez.
Join us on October 18th for a Código 1530 Tequila 3-Course Dinner + Tequila cocktail pairings! Limited seating—reserve now!
Part of the Bourbon & Wine Dinners collection
Join us for a night of delicious food and tequila pairing!
Join us at the Tower on Saturday, October 18th, for delectable cocktails from globally renowned tequila brands, gourmet tacos and much more!
Get ready for a wild night of tequila shots, tasty tacos, and epic tailgate vibes at Theta Psi's After Party!
Join us at The Matador for a mezcal-focused cocktail party with guided tastings & education, complimentary bites, cocktails, & swag!
Come join us for a night with friends, sipping on Tequila , discovering craft Mocktails and tasting delicious bites from our kitchen!
Come join us October 18, 2025 for the Monterey Tequila Festival, and plan on staying for the Amazing After Party from 8pm to 11pm.
THE OFFICIAL BAR CRAWL OF THE FALL!
5 Sentidos & Mal Bien Mezcal Tasting – Wild Agave, Real Flavor, No Filter
THE OFFICIAL BAR CRAWL OF THE FALL!
Mezcal Culture Fest is proud to once again partner with Mezcal Fest (Mexico City) in 2025, bringing an unparalleled experience that celebrates the rich traditions of mezcal and artisanal spirits.
VIP EXPERIENCE (21+)Get the full Taco Fest experience with access to the VIP & Agave Tasting area.
Join us for the ultimate tamale celebration at the 6 th Annual California Tamale Festival!