Get ready to turn up the volume, Clash of the Cocktails returns in 2026 on Tuesday, February 10th at Galaxie with Ilegal Mezcal where every pour is an encore!  We’re bringing Louisville’s boldest bartenders to the main stage. Watch as they shake, stir, and shred their way through a rock-inspired cocktail battle. 

Expect wild pours, signature riffs, and drinks worthy of a stadium tour. Grab your backstage pass and join us for big flavors, fierce competition, and a night of unforgettable energy.

Your ticket includes a complimentary Galaxie Margarita, delicious small bites, and the chance to sample every competitor’s cocktail. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase, and don’t miss our on-site tattoo artists offering live tattoos throughout the event.  You sip. You cheer. You choose the winner.

We’ll be naming both a Judge’s Choice and a People’s Choice winner, each taking home $500. Guests get to cast their votes for the top cocktail, and we’ll also award prizes for Second Place and Best Table Decorations.

One night. One stage. One champion. 

Let the cocktail battle begin.