Artini 2026: Ann Arbor Cocktail Crawl & Fundraiser
17th Annual Martini Event
DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
TIME: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
LOCATION: DOWNTOWN ANN ARBOR
PRICE: $120 (includes 7 tickets to try 7 cocktails)
Tickets On Sale April 15 for Past Attendees and Members (ticket link included in email)
and April 17 for ALL
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WHAT IS ARTINI?
The A2AC is excited to welcome you back for Artini 2026, our annual Downtown Ann Arbor Cocktail Crawl fundraiser on Saturday, June 20!
This year, many of Ann Arbor’s finest bars and restaurants will craft the city’s most colorful martini. From 6:00pm to 10:00pm, explore participating venues and sample inventive cocktails designed by some of the city’s top mixologists. NEW THIS YEAR: Artini 2026 cocktail creations will feature Mammoth Distilling’s award-winning spirits. Several venues will also offer creative non-alcoholic mocktails, available to enjoy using your Artini drink tickets—making the experience more inclusive and fun for everyone.
This June 20, taste the rainbow and vote for your favorite drink! We can’t wait to celebrate with you in the closed-off summer streets of Main Street Ann Arbor and beyond.
PARTICIPATING VENUES IN DOWNTOWN ANN ARBOR
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at events@annarborartcenter.org.
What's included in your experience?
Over the last 16 years, Artini has raised well over $310,000 to ensure everyone can access the visual arts. Your event registration gets you 7 drink tickets to taste 7 cocktails from our participating venues. You'll pick up your event tickets from the A2AC on June 20, then you'll have from 6:00pm to 10:00pm to make your way around downtown — tasting cocktails, grabbing dinner or apps, and enjoying your favorite downtown bars and restaurants! You’ll have the chance to crown the “Favorite Cocktail Award”, "Favorite Mocktail Award", and "Artisan Award" winners by voting for your favorite cocktails. Plus, you'll receive a curated tasting guide.
Please Note: Select participating venues will be offering non-alcoholic mocktails that can be redeemed using your Artini drink tickets. Attendees are also welcome to purchase additional beverages directly from the venues, but only designated Artini cocktails and mocktails can be redeemed with drink tickets.
Attendees must be 21 or older by 6/20/2026. Tickets for A2AC fundraising events are partially tax-deductible. The estimated fair market value (FMV) of goods and services received is $75 per ticket. The remaining $45 may be considered a charitable contribution to the extent allowed by law.
Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot attend, you may transfer your ticket to a friend. Alternatively, your ticket purchase will be converted to a 100% tax-deductible donation to the Ann Arbor Art Center, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. If converted to a donation, we will provide you with a gift receipt for your records.
We can't wait to celebrate Artini with you!
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Artini FAQ
Can I pick up my friends Artini tickets?
No, due to the nature of this year’s event, we must see the ID of the person who registered and paid for the event to ensure that the registrant/attendee is 21+.
What is included in my $120 ticket?
Your ticket includes 7 tickets to try 7 cocktails from your favorite downtown Ann Arbor bars and restaurants! You'll also receive a tasting guide, map, and information about each cocktail.
How do I vote for my favorite Artini cocktail?
We will send a voting link to the email we have on file in your pre-event and post-event emails! Plus, the voting polls will be linked to a QR code within your night-of tasting guide. Voting will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, and the winners will be announced on Monday, June 22.
Are there non-alcoholic mixed drinks available at this event?
Yes! Select participating venues will be offering non-alcoholic mixed drinks (mocktails), which can be ordered using your Artini drink tickets. So if you prefer to skip the alcohol, there are still plenty of delicious options to enjoy!
Is my ticket refundable or tax-deductible?
Tickets for A2AC fundraising events are partially tax-deductible. The estimated fair market value (FMV) of goods and services received is $75 per ticket. The remaining $45 may be considered a charitable contribution to the extent allowed by law.
Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot attend, you may transfer your ticket to a friend. Alternatively, your ticket purchase will be converted to a 100% tax-deductible donation to the Ann Arbor Art Center, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. If converted to a donation, we will provide you with a gift receipt for your records.
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Key Takeaways
- Artini 2026: Ann Arbor Cocktail Crawl & Fundraiser takes place on June 20 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in downtown Ann Arbor.
- Tickets cost $120, which includes 7 cocktails from participating bars and restaurants.
- New this year, Artini features Mammoth Distilling's spirits and offers creative non-alcoholic mocktails.
- The event raises funds for the Ann Arbor Art Center, supporting access to visual arts.
- Tickets go on sale April 15 for past attendees and April 17 for everyone else.