About this Event
Chicago SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 — Illinois’s Biggest Holiday Pub Crawl
The Chicago SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 is the ultimate holiday bar crawl experience in Chicago, Illinois. On Saturday, December 19th, 2026, hundreds of Santas, elves, reindeer, and holiday characters will take over Chicago’s best bars for one epic day of festive fun, drink specials, and holiday cheer.
Whether you’re looking for the best things to do in Chicago this December or searching for holiday events in Chicago, SantaCon is the can’t-miss event of the season. This is Chicago’s biggest Christmas bar crawl — and your ticket gets you into every participating bar on the route.
How the Chicago SantaCon Bar Crawl Works
• Check in at the starting venue between 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Pick up your SantaCon branded wristband and crawl route map
• Crawl through all participating bars across Chicago at your own pace
• Enjoy exclusive drink specials and holiday vibes at every stop
What’s Included With Your Ticket
🎟️ Entry to all participating bars on the SantaCon crawl route
🎅 SantaCon branded wristband
🗺️ Crawl route map with all venue locations
🍻 Exclusive drink specials at each participating bar
🎄 A fun, safe, and professionally organized pub crawl in Chicago
What to Expect at SantaCon Chicago
SantaCon Chicago brings together hundreds of festive crawlers for one of the biggest holiday bar crawls in Illinois. Expect multiple participating bars and venues across Chicago, IL, drink specials at every stop, and a sea of Santa suits, ugly Christmas sweaters, elf outfits, and creative holiday costumes.
This isn’t just a bar crawl — it’s a full-blown holiday experience. Whether you’re a SantaCon veteran or a first-timer, you’ll have a blast crawling through Chicago’s nightlife scene with hundreds of other Santas.
Ticket Information
• FREE PROMO — Limited free tickets (while they last)
• Early Bird — $11.99 (best value, limited quantity)
• Group Rate — $9.99 per person (4+ Santas required)
• General Admission — $19.99
• Day of Event — $24.99
All tickets grant entry to every participating bar on the crawl.
Important Information
• Age Requirement: This is a 21+ only event. Valid government-issued photo ID is required at check-in. No exceptions.
• Dress Code: Santa suits, holiday costumes, ugly Christmas sweaters — the more festive the better!
• Check-In Window: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the starting venue
• All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
See here for more Chicago bar crawls on PubCrawls.com.
Disclaimer: Must be 21 years or older to attend with a valid form of government issued ID. All drink specials and participating bars are subject to change at the venue’s discretion. There are no refunds as all sales are final. Only in the event of a cancellation refunds will be issued. If you are unable to make the event you may transfer your ticket to someone else.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox, 205 North Peoria Street, Chicago, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 30.65
