Events in Guelph – Royal City Brewing Beer Hall & Ward Room
UPCOMING EVENTS + DATES & TICKETS
MAY EVENTS
- Royal City Mixed Ukulele Ensemble. Monday May 4, 6:30PM - 8PM. No registration required. Come enjoy this musical evening performance/jam!
- Cool Aunt Creatives: Plant Terrarium Workshop. Tuesday Mar 5, 7PM - 9PM. Register for the Plant Terrarium Workshop.
- Trivia with Spencer. Wednesday May 5, 7PM - 9PM. No registration required!
- Science on Tap: The Science of Cat & Dog Nutrition. Thursday May 7, 7PM. Get tickets for Science on Tap.
- Comedy Night with Derek Seguin. Saturday May 9, 7:30PM. Purchase Derek Seguin Comedy tickets.
- Trivia with Ed & Ed. Wednesday May 13, 7PM - 9PM. No registration required!
- Cool Aunt Creatives: Needle Felting Workshop: Succulents. Tuesday May 19, 7PM - 9PM. Register for the Needle Felting Workshop.
- Trivia with Spencer. Wednesday May 20, 7PM - 9PM. No registration required!
- Beer Bus!! Catch the free bus, one Saturday a month to discover all the local breweries. This month's theme is 80's Retro. Saturday May 23, 12PM - 7PM. View Beer Bus schedule and details.
- Pour and Paint with Paintastic by Ellie. Monday May 25, 6:30PM. Register for the Pour and Paint Workshop.
- Trivia with Ed & Ed. Wednesday May 27, 7PM - 9PM. No registration required!
- DIY Workshops: Home Decor Workshop. Thursday May 28, 7PM - 9PM. View all DIY Home Decor Workshops.
- Happy Hours Speed Dating: Babes & Brews Ages 28-38. Friday Mar 27, 7PM. Get tickets for Babes & Brews Speed Dating.
JUNE EVENTS
- Cool Aunt Creatives: Stained Glass Painting Workshop. Tuesday June 2, 7PM - 9PM. Register for the Stained Glass Painting Workshop.
- Trivia with Spencer. Wednesday June 3, 7PM - 9PM. No registration required!
- Science on Tap will be back with more seminars in September.
- Trivia with Ed & Ed. Wednesday June 10, 7PM - 9PM. No registration required!
- Beer Bus!! Catch the free bus, one Saturday a month to discover all the local breweries. This month's theme is Dress Like Dad. Saturday Jun 13, 12PM - 7PM. View Beer Bus schedule and details.
- DIY Workshops: Home Decor Workshop. Tuesday June 16, 7PM - 9PM. View all DIY Home Decor Workshops.
- Trivia with Spencer. Wednesday June 17, 7PM - 9PM. No registration required!
- It's our 12th Anniversary! Help us celebrate our anniversary, with a special beer release. Saturday June 20.
- Pour and Paint with Paintastic by Ellie. Monday June 22, 6:30PM. Register for the Pour and Paint Workshop.
- Trivia with Ed & Ed. Wednesday June 24, 7PM - 9PM. No registration required!
- Happy Hours Speed Dating. Friday June 26, 7PM. Get tickets for Speed Dating.
Updated on May 26, 2026.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS
Royal City Brewing Co. hosts events at its Beer Hall in Guelph every week of the year — from weekly Wednesday trivia nights and monthly Science on Tap lectures to Pour and Paint workshops, drag shows, comedy, speed dating, and craft workshops. Most events are ticketed through Eventbrite. Trivia is free, no registration required.
Guelph.Beer Bus
Created as a collaboration between Guelph’s local brewers, the Guelph.Beer Bus is a free shuttle bus service that will run on select Saturdays with stops at each of Guelph’s local breweries.
GUELPH.BEER BUS 2026 SCHEDULE
- April 18, 2026 • Ugly Sweater Day
- May 23, 2026 • 80’s Retro
- June 13, 2026 • Dress Like Dad
- July 11, 2026 • Tropical Luau
- August 22, 2026 • Summer Camp
- September 19, 2026 • Oktoberfest
- October 17, 2026 • Halloween
- November 14, 2026 • Guelph.Beer Day
HOST YOUR OWN EVENT AT ROYAL CITY BREWING
The Beer Hall is available for private event hosting — comedy nights, fundraisers, corporate gatherings, workshops, and more. For availability and inquiries, email
events@royalcitybrew.ca
ROYAL CITY BEER HALL FAQS
What events does Royal City Brewing host?
Royal City Brewing hosts a wide range of events at its Beer Hall in Guelph, Ontario. Recurring events include weekly Wednesday trivia nights, monthly Science on Tap science lectures, Pour and Paint workshops, drag shows, comedy nights, speed dating, craft workshops, and sports watch parties. Events run throughout the year and new ones are added monthly.
Does Royal City Brewing have trivia nights?
Yes. Royal City Brewing hosts general trivia every Wednesday at 7pm at the Beer Hall in Guelph. No registration is required. Trivia does not run on the 5th Wednesday of the month.
What is Science on Tap at Royal City Brewing?
Science on Tap is a monthly event at Royal City Brewing's Beer Hall in Guelph where real scientists give informal talks on topics ranging from measles outbreaks to AI and biodiversity. It's designed to be accessible and social — a cold pint and a big idea. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
What is Pour and Paint at Royal City Brewing?
Pour and Paint is a monthly guided acrylic painting workshop at Royal City Brewing run by Paint-Tastic by Ellie. All supplies are included and no experience is needed. Participants take home a finished original painting. Tickets are available through painttastic.com.
How do I get tickets for Royal City Brewing events?
Most ticketed events at Royal City Brewing are available through Eventbrite. Weekly trivia nights require no registration or ticket — just show up on Wednesday at 7pm. For Pour and Paint, tickets are available through painttastic.com. Links to all upcoming events are listed at royalcitybrew.ca/pages/events.
Can I host my own event at Royal City Brewing?
Yes. Royal City Brewing's Beer Hall is available for private event hosting. For inquiries, email events@royalcitybrew.ca.
What kind of events are at Royal City Brewing besides trivia?
Beyond weekly trivia, Royal City Brewing hosts Science on Tap lectures, Pour and Paint workshops, drag brunches and shows, comedy nights, speed dating events, craft workshops (pottery, punch needle, floral resin, mosaic), sports watch parties including Guelph Storm games, and the monthly Beer Bus brewery tour.
Does Royal City Brewing really have a Beer Bus?
Yes. The Beer Bus runs one Saturday per month, offering a free bus tour visiting local Guelph-area breweries. No registration required. Dates and themes are posted at royalcitybrew.ca/pages/events and more information is available at guelph.beer.