The Tampa Bay Lightning’s fan-favorite beer festival is back. The team announced the return of the 9th annual Bolts Brew Fest, presented by Publix, taking over Benchmark International Arena (400 Channelside Dr.) on Saturday, July 25, from 5-9 pm.
This high-energy event brings together local craft breweries, liquor distilleries, oversized games, photo ops, music and appearances from fan-favorite mascot ThunderBug, all inside the home of the Bolts. This year’s version is set to be one of its biggest yet, and tickets are on sale now. All tickets include unlimited sampling while supplies last.
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Bolts Brew Fest is a hockey lover’s paradise
This year’s Brew Fest offers three tiers of admission:
- General Admission ($55 early bird): Entry at 7 pm includes access to unlimited sampling, games and entertainment throughout the arena.
- General Admission Plus ($95 early bird): Early access begins at 6 pm, giving attendees an extra hour of beer tasting before the main crowd arrives.
- VIP Admission ($155 early bird): VIP ticketholders can enter as early as 5 pm and enjoy two full hours of uncrowded sampling. VIP perks also include access to the VIP Lounge with exclusive beer and food offerings, plus a BOGO ticket offer for one Lightning preseason game (while supplies last).
For fans who prefer to attend without drinking, Designated Driver tickets are available for $50 in advance, with access to the General Admission experience.
A history of celebrating Florida craft beer
Bolts Brew Fest has become one of the most anticipated annual beer festivals in the region, drawing crowds eager to sample more than 100 of brews from Tampa Bay and beyond.
Of course, there’s much more to experience beyond just beer. Here’s a sampling of this year’s festivities:
- Test your swing in the Dryvebox Golf Simulator
- Step into the AI photo booth by Bella’s Booth
- Try a shotski at the Steigl station
- Check out what’s on draft at the Kombi Keg draft station
- Test your strength in the Oktoberfest Stein-holding competition
Learn more and get tickets here. Bolts Brew Fest 2026 takes place on Saturday, July 25, at Benchmark International Arena.
