Bar Wars 2026 at TRADE
Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 3-7 pm
Location: TRADE | 475 Santa Fe DrDenver, CO 80204
Tickets: $25
Mix. Taste. Vote. Support.
Bar Wars is back — and this year, we’re bringing the Leather & Lace. On Saturday, September 19, step into TRADE for an afternoon where cocktails, community, and culture collide. Denver’s top LGBTQ+ and allied bars will be serving up their fiercest flavors in a high-energy tasting showdown — all to support Colorado Health Network’s Nutritional Support programs.
Whether you’re here in your finest leather, your softest lace, or just soaking up the vibes, one thing’s for sure: this year, Bar Wars is serving realness with every pour.
Every dollar raised during Bar Wars, from ticket sales to your generous tips, helps fund CHN’s Nutritional Support programs, providing meals and groceries to Coloradans affected by HIV and other health conditions.
What To Expect
- Three Rounds, Double the Attitude – Each round, every participating bar brings their A-game, crafting a new signature cocktail built for the theme — bold as leather, refined as lace. With 10+ bars in the mix, that’s over 30 drinks served straight to your palate.
- Vote Bold, Tip Beautiful – After you taste, it’s your turn to vote — and tip! Every dollar you drop supports CHN, and the bar that brings the perfect mix of grit and grace will be crowned the Bar Wars Champion.
- Entertainment with an Edge – Fierce hosts, sultry performers, and plenty of leather-and-lace flair will keep the energy electric all afternoon.
Tickets
🎟 Tickets: $25
Tickets include access to all tasting rounds and entertainment.
