14 Pop Up Food & Drink Events in Edmonton - December
December in Edmonton is packed with pop-ups, tastings, workshops, and festive experiences; perfect for anyone looking to celebrate the season through food, drink, art, and community.
From elegant wine-paired dinners and hands-on culinary classes to creative late-night parties and cozy holiday traditions, the city is buzzing with ways to connect, explore, and indulge your curiosity.
Edmonton Pop-up Food & Drink Events in December
Faber Vineyard Wine Dinner at XIX Nineteen
Decmever 1, 2025
Join us for a lovely evening of education, conversation, and culinary delights featuring Faber Vineyard from Australia. The event will be hosted by Allure Imports Ltd. representative Terry Major and will consist of 5-courses prepared by Chef Landen Swick, and masterfully paired with 4 carefully selected fine wines from the Faber Vineyards.
Suntory Whisky Pop Up at Bar Trove
December 3, 2025
Craft, clarity, and the beauty of Japanese spirits.
Haku × Roku × Toki. Featuring curated small bites from Chef Eric.
Art Party at Art Gallery of Alberta
December 5, 2025
Art Party: Studio is the Art Gallery of Alberta’s late-night celebration, where art, style and community collide. 9pm to late, you’ll find the AGA transformed into an after-hours, creative playground. Experience Live DJ sets, dancing, immersive gallery experiences, festive treats and creative cocktails.
Introduction to Chocolate Tasting
December 5, 2025
Come and indulge in the world of bean-to-bar chocolate with an exclusive 90-minute chocolate-tasting event at Delavoye Chocolate Maker. Immerse yourself in the rich flavours and captivating aromas of chocolate.
The Great Holiday Cookie Swap
December 6, 2025
A festive twist on Edmonton’s YEG Cake Social Picnic—because this season deserves more sprinkles, more kindness, and all the cozy Christmas vibes. This family-friendly, volunteer-run event (hosted by Lunar Hive Baking Co) brings our baking community together to share treats, spread cheer, and support neighbours in need.
Cocktails 101 at Alchemy Bar
December 10, 2025
This Edmonton hands-on cocktail workshop, led by a seasoned mixologist, will have you shaking, stirring, and sipping your way to mastery.
Wine Tasting Dinner at El Corazon
December 10, 2025
This experience is designed to encourage discovery—inviting you to explore new labels, taste beyond the familiar, and uncover standout bottles you’ll want to add to your cellar. From bold reds to expressive whites, each pour has been chosen to showcase quality, character, and craftsmanship.
Tour de France Tasting
December 10, 2025
Join for a Tour de France through wine hosted by Joe Gurba of Vino al Vino Imports, a holder of the French Wine Scholar and WSET certified. Joe will lead you on a deep drive through the history, culture, terroir of six classic French wine regions through a tasting of wine from a standout wine producers from each region and the people behind the wines.
Jazz night at Bar Oro with Happy Hour
December 13, 2025
This intimate concert will feature a program of jazz standards and holiday favourites. The evening will combine the warmth and elegance of the season with an authentic and distinct performance.
How the Grinch Stole Breakfast at Dolly’s Cocktails
December 14, 2025
Fahoo forays, dahoo dorays, Welcome Christmas! Come this way into DRAG BRUNCH!! It’s an oops all Grinch brunch at Dolly’s Cocktails. Come enjoy a roast-beef, Who-Hash or Who-pudding and a silly show hosted by impersonator superstar Stretcher Hartout as The Grinch, with performer extraordinaires Félicia Bonée and Cedar T as The Grinch.
Make Your Own Butter Candle
December 16, 2025
Create your own flavored edible butter candle, inspired by a popular culinary trend that has become a holiday favorite. Guests blend herbs and aromatics into soft, seasoned butter, then shape and set their candle to take home. It is the perfect addition to holiday gatherings and a simple way to impress guests with a warm, fragrant butter to enjoy with bread or seasonal dishes.
Cocktails 101 at Alchemy Bar
December 18, 2025
This Edmonton hands-on cocktail workshop, led by a seasoned mixologist, will have you shaking, stirring, and sipping your way to mastery.
Two Coupe Society at Woodwork
December 30, 2025
One part secret society. One part cocktail club. One part burlesque show. Created by internationally-acclaimed burlesque performer Violette Coquette, this show mixes burlesque with custom craft cocktails created by Woodwork's award-winning bartenders. This is your chance to be inducted into The Two Coupe Society, the most confidential and convivial cocktail club of tease!
