2–5pm
Saint Luke's, Glasgow · Saturday 22 August 2026
Your pocket guide
to Copita.
The day at a glance
Programme
6–9pm
Upstairs
On the balcony
Two guided masterclasses
Each runs for approximately 30–45 minutes, with one sitting during each tasting session.
See times and details ↓All day
The Winged Ox
Hot food + Copita cocktails
The Winged Ox is serving hot food and a special Copita cocktail menu all day. Take a break from the festival and settle into the saloon or beer garden.
9pm–
midnight
midnight
Free afterparty · The Winged Ox
Cocktails + live Latin jazz
Keep the night going with free entry for all, tequila and mezcal cocktails, and live entertainment from Conjunto Malecón.
Meet Conjunto Malecón ↗Balcony · approximately 30–45 minutes
Masterclasses
Join a guided taste-along during either festival session. Places are limited and each class is held upstairs on the balcony.
01
With The Lost Explorer + Cazcabel Tequila
Beyond the Margarita
Session one14:45
Session two18:45
Push your home cocktail creation past the iconic margarita and learn a little cocktail history along the way. You’ll receive a welcome drink and three sample cocktails, showing how tequila and mezcal can become the most versatile bottles in your home bar toolkit.
Buy masterclass tickets ↗
02
Presented by Sin Gusano
Terroir over Agave Variety
Session one15:45
Session two19:45
You might already have a favourite agave — but what about a favourite region? Jon Darby explores how the local environment shapes the flavour of traditionally made, small-batch agave spirits, often more than the agave species itself.
Buy masterclass tickets ↗Tickets on the day
Ask at the box office or Copita Official Merchandise, Stand 19.
Interactive floor plan
Find your favourites
Stands
1
Mangrove
Ojo de Tigre, Almave, Abasolo & Nixta
2
Mangrove
Arette
3
Mangrove
Vivir & Moda
4
Sin Gusano
Sin Gusano
5
Brown-Forman
El Jimador
6
Dark Art Distillery
Véspero
7
Tequila
Nock Tequila
8
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Convite Mezcal
9
Spirit Cartel
Spirit Cartel
10
Spirit Cartel
Spirit Cartel
11
Base Spirits
Whitebox, Pensador & Desdeya
12
Proof Drinks
The Lost Explorer
13
Proof Drinks
Cazcabel
14
Chimera
La Gritona Tequila
15
Other spirits
Otro Tequila
16
Condiment Man
Condiment Man
17
Tequila
Batanga Tequila
18
Amber Beverage
Rooster Rojo, Madre, Fortaleza & El Tequileño
19
Goodies
Copita Official Merchandise
20
Bookstall
The Native Mexican Kitchen with Rachel Glueck
Venue
Saint Luke's
The Winged Ox
Good to know
Before you arrive
Keep your ticket handy at the door, taste at your own pace and make time for water and food.
01
02
18+ event
Please bring valid photo ID. A Challenge 25 policy will be in place, and ticket checks take place at the box office.
03
Taste responsibly
Water and spittoons are available across the tasting floor. Last pours are 15 minutes before each session ends.
04
Bottle pickup
Buy from Drinkmonger at any time during your session and collect near the exit at the end. You have 2 × £5 discount vouchers to spend, so use them wisely.