If you’re looking for a unique way to spend a summer evening in Milwaukee’s North Shore, mark your calendar for Saturday, August 29, 2026, when the Brew City Cigar Festival returns to Heidelberg Park in Glendale. This Annual Festival is the Midwest’s Premier Cigar Festival.
Set on the beautiful grounds of The Bavarian Bierhaus, this annual event brings together premium cigars, spirits, craft beer, wine, food, live entertainment and plenty of opportunities to relax and connect with fellow cigar enthusiasts. The festival takes place from 5:30–9 p.m., with VIP guests receiving early entry at 4 p.m.
Brew City Cigar Festival
Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 Heidelberg Park at The Bavarian Bierhaus
700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale, WI 53217
5:30–9 p.m. | VIP entry at 4 p.m.
21+ event
Grab Tickets & Learn More HERE!
A Night Made for Cigar Lovers—and Curious Beginners
You don’t have to be a seasoned cigar aficionado to enjoy Brew City Cigar Festival. The event welcomes both experienced cigar smokers and those who are simply interested in discovering more about the cigar lifestyle.
Gold and VIP ticket holders receive more than $300 worth of premium cigars, along with access to unlimited tastings of fine spirits, craft beer and wine. Throughout the evening, guests can meet cigar company owners and experts, watch demonstrations, explore cigar accessories and luxury lifestyle products, and enjoy live music.
It’s less about simply lighting up a cigar and more about enjoying the entire experience.
Sip Something Special
For those who appreciate a good pairing, the festival offers plenty to explore. Guests can sample a variety of spirits, craft beers and wines while enjoying their cigars and learning more about different flavor profiles.
And if you’re bringing along someone who isn’t a cigar smoker, there’s an Experience Ticket designed specifically for them. It includes three cigars, a craft beer ticket, a food ticket and access to the festival’s tastings, activities and entertainment when purchased alongside a Gold Ticket.
An Elevated Evening at Heidelberg Park
There’s something particularly fitting about hosting this event at Heidelberg Park, located on the grounds of The Bavarian Bierhaus in Glendale.
The spacious indoor and outdoor venue gives the festival room to create an atmosphere that feels both festive and relaxed, with plenty of space to sit back, enjoy a drink and spend time with friends. The venue also offers covered areas, making the festival a rain-or-shine event.
Located just minutes north of downtown Milwaukee, Glendale makes an easy destination for a night out—whether you’re coming from Milwaukee, the surrounding suburbs or traveling to the area for the weekend.
Make a Weekend of It in Milwaukee’s North Shore
Brew City Cigar Festival is just one more reason to explore Milwaukee’s North Shore. Spend the afternoon discovering Glendale’s shops and restaurants, explore one of the area’s parks or attractions, then head to Heidelberg Park for an evening of premium cigars, drinks and live entertainment.
There are 7 Glendale hotels all within a mile of the Festival Grounds, and if you stay in one of the select hotels there is a free shuttle to and from the Cigar Festival. Book your stay today here.
Whether you’re a longtime cigar enthusiast or simply looking for something a little different to do this summer, Brew City Cigar Festival offers an experience that’s distinctly Milwaukee—and uniquely North Shore.
