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Portland ME, ME
Christmas Bar Crawls
Portland, ME Christmas Bar Crawl 2026: Date, Check-In, Tickets & What’s Included
The Portland, ME Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with participating bars across the Portland peninsula. Check in between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at Mathew’s, 133 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101. PubCrawls.com organizes the night, and it is 21+ with valid government-issued photo ID.
What’s included with your ticket
- Free entry to every participating bar (no cover)
- Holiday drink specials at every participating bar
- Free after party at a participating venue
- Food specials at select venues
- Live DJ at select venues
- Professional photographer at the event
- PubCrawls.com branded 2026 wristband
- Scan & Go digital bar map: scan your wristband, select your city and visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace
How the night works
Arrive between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, show your ticket (phone or printed) and ID to check-in staff, and get your wristband and the digital map. Scan your wristband with Scan & Go, select Portland, ME, and visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace, until 10:00 PM. Finish the night at the free after party at a participating venue. Drinks are not included in the ticket; your wristband unlocks the holiday drink specials at every participating bar.
Tickets and prices
Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. FREE tickets go to the first 100 crawlers (one per order) and are on sale until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99, and Day of Event tickets are $24.99. Eventbrite adds fees. All sales are final, and tickets are transferable.
Where the Portland, ME crawl goes
Mathew’s sits on Free Street in the downtown Arts District, a short walk up from the Old Port, where most of Portland’s nightlife is concentrated. Brick warehouses along Fore, Wharf, Exchange and Commercial Streets hold pubs, taverns and cocktail bars, and Wharf Street is a narrow cobblestone lane packed with bars. The full lineup of participating bars is posted closer to the date, and every one of them is on the digital map you get at check-in.
Getting there and what to wear
Peninsula parking is mostly metered spots and garages; the Fore Street, Custom House Square and Spring Street garages are all within walking distance. Greater Portland Metro buses serve downtown, and Amtrak Downeaster riders arrive at the Portland Transportation Center, a short rideshare away. December evenings are typically in the 20s with wind off Casco Bay and a fair chance of snow, so layer a thermal under your ugly sweater or Santa suit, add a hat and coat, and wear boots with traction for slick cobblestones.
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Holiday Drink Specials
Free Entry, No Cover
Free After Party
Portland, ME Christmas Bar Crawl Check-In
Check in 4:00–7:00 PM at Mathew's, 133 Free Street, Portland, ME. Bring your ticket (phone or printed) and photo ID. Old Port garages fill on December Saturdays, so park early at Spring Street or Fore Street.
Check in at Mathew's, 133 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Every participating bar, most of them in and around the Old Port, is on the Scan & Go digital map you get at check-in, and the full lineup is posted closer to the date.
Mathew’s
133 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101
How the Pub Crawl Works
Buy online at pubcrawls.com before the event.
Check in at Mathew’s between 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Bring your ticket and photo ID.
Collect your 2026 wristband. The crawl runs until 10:00 PM, then the free after party.
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital map to the participating bars in any order.
Event Agendas
Check-In Opens at Mathew’s
Show your ticket and photo ID to get your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital map.
Scan & Go Bar Crawl Starts
Visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace. No cover, holiday drink specials at every bar.
Check-In Closes
Last chance to pick up your wristband.
Crawl Ends, Free After Party
Head to the free after party at a participating venue. Plan a safe ride home.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Portland, ME Christmas Bar Crawl 2026?
The Portland, ME Christmas Bar Crawl is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and after that you can visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace, until 10:00 PM. PubCrawls.com organizes the event.
Where and when is check-in for the Portland, ME crawl?
Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Mathew's, 133 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101. Show your ticket on your phone or printed, plus valid photo ID, and you'll get your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital map. Check-in closes at 7:00 PM, so arrive before then.
What's included with a Portland, ME Christmas Bar Crawl ticket?
Every ticket includes no cover at participating bars, holiday drink specials at every participating bar, a free after party, food specials and a live DJ at select venues, a professional photographer, a branded 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Drinks are not included; your wristband unlocks the specials and you pay at the bar.
How much are tickets, and are there free tickets?
Yes. FREE tickets go to the first 100 crawlers, one per order, on sale until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99 and Day of Event tickets are $24.99. Eventbrite adds fees. All sales are final, but tickets are transferable.
What should I wear to the Portland, ME Christmas Bar Crawl?
Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged. December evenings in Portland are typically in the 20s with wind off Casco Bay, so wear a thermal layer under your sweater, a hat, gloves and boots that grip on wet or icy cobblestones.
Is the Portland, ME crawl 21+?
Yes. Every guest must be 21 or older and show a valid government-issued photo ID at check-in, such as a driver's license, state ID or passport. Maine bars card guests too, so carry your physical ID all night. Your wristband shows you checked in, but it does not replace your ID.
How do I get to the Portland, ME crawl and home again?
Most guests drive or take a rideshare. The Spring Street, Fore Street and Custom House Square garages are close to Free Street and the Old Port, and Greater Portland Metro buses serve downtown. Amtrak Downeaster riders arrive at the Portland Transportation Center, a short rideshare away. Book your ride home early, since cars can be scarce late on a December Saturday.
What if it snows in Portland on December 19?
The crawl runs in normal winter weather, and snow is a real possibility in Portland in December. Wear boots, allow extra time for parking, and take a rideshare home rather than driving on slick roads. Remember that check-in at Mathew's closes at 7:00 PM, so leave enough time to get there before then.
