Raleigh, NC

Raleigh SantaCon

Pull on the Santa suit, grab one wristband and work through participating Raleigh bars downtown. Pick your ticket and bring the crew.

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Raleigh, NC

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Raleigh, NC
SANTACON

Raleigh SantaCon is a ticketed pub crawl for guests 21 and over, dressed as Santas, elves or reindeer. After check-in you wear one wristband and set your own pace through participating bars. Glenwood South, the Warehouse District and Fayetteville Street are all districts of downtown Raleigh, and GoRaleigh buses start and end at a downtown station. Your digital map shows each stop, so there is nothing to memorize. Check-in venue, bar lineup and final schedule all turn up in your event information once confirmed.

THE EVENT DETAILS

Everything important, without the wall of text.

One wristband

Check in once and the wristband covers every participating Raleigh bar.

Event route

A digital map lists the participating stops, so downtown navigation is not on you.

Holiday drink specials

Deals are the work of the bars; the drink in your hand is still yours to buy.

Christmas party energy

Santa suits, elf ears and ugly sweaters, ideally over a thermal layer.

WHAT YOU GET WITH YOUR TICKET

The essentials that make this SantaCon crawl easy to join and fun to explore.

Participating Bar Access

Gets you into participating Raleigh bars, one wristband for all of them.

Exclusive Drink Specials

The bars supply the deals, and every drink is paid for separately.

Event Wristband

Picked up at check-in, worn the rest of the evening.

Digital Crawl Map

Lists participating stops and leaves the routing to you.

Festive Party Atmosphere

A downtown crowd dressed in red, green and far too many jingle bells.

Photo-Ready Moments

Group costumes and a festive downtown make easy photos.

PARTICIPATING VENUES

Check your event information for the confirmed Raleigh bars; the same lineup appears on the digital map, so use that rather than guessing. Lineups can change and every bar sets its own deals. Glenwood South is downtown Raleigh’s entertainment district, but the map decides where your evening goes.

SIMPLE STEPS

From booking your pass to enjoying the final stop.

Buy Your Ticket

Choose your Raleigh ticket for the group and pay online. Sales are final, so settle the guest list before paying.

Check In & Get Your Wristband

Walk into the confirmed check-in venue with valid government-issued photo ID and walk out wearing your wristband, digital map in hand.

Visit Bars & Enjoy

Walk between participating bars on your own schedule, ask about event deals and keep the wristband on.

Keep the Celebration Going

Go home whenever you have had enough. Any extra plans for the end of the night will show in your event information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The essentials for planning your Raleigh SantaCon

What is Raleigh SantaCon?

Quick rundown, a ticketed holiday pub crawl where guests in Santa, elf and reindeer gear visit participating Raleigh bars on one wristband. Tickets are required.

What time does Raleigh SantaCon start?

No mystery, start and end times are in the event details at the top of this page, and your ticket information has the confirmed check-in window.

What does my ticket include?

The package is a wristband, bar entry, deals offered by those bars and a digital map. Individual drinks are not automatically free, so keep money aside for your own rounds.

How old do I need to be?

Nothing difficult, be 21 or older and carry a valid government-issued photo ID. Bars check ID at the door, and a phone photo may not be accepted, so bring the card.

How cold does Raleigh get during the crawl?

Raleigh winters are generally cool, with average lows in the mid 30s Fahrenheit. A thermal layer under the costume handles the walking between bars.

How do I get downtown without driving?

GoRaleigh buses run from a station in downtown Raleigh, and rideshare is the easier option late at night. Sort out your ride home before the first bar.

Do I have to visit every bar?

No. Move at your own pace within the event hours and stay as long as you like at each stop. The digital map lists the participating bars.

Can I book for a group?

Yes. With 20 or more guests, ask about discounts, VIP perks, reserved check-in and private party packages through the group form further down this page.

GET YOUR SANTACON TICKET

Pick your pass and get ready to join the party.

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Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Must be 21 years or older to attend with a valid form of government issued id. There are no refunds as all sales are final. If you cannot make the event, you may be able to transfer your ticket to a friend or exchange another applicable event. All participating bars and or drink specials are always subject to change at the venues discretion.

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