Grab your friends and spread the holiday cheer

Santacon Bar Crawl: Michigan’s Largest Annual Santa Bar Crawl!

  • Saturday, December 12, 2026
  • 2–7 PM
  • Downtown Royal Oak, MI
Get Tickets$10 now · $40 at the door
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  • WhenSat, Dec 12 · 2–7 PM
  • WhereDowntown Royal Oak, MI
  • Tickets$10 now · $40 at the door
  • Bars18 Participating Locations
  • SwagSanta Hat or Holiday Headband to the first 1,500 ppl

Buy Early & Save!

Santacon Tickets

Tickets are available online for the Santacon Bar Crawl at discounted rates before the event.
On event day, tickets are available online and at registration bars for $40.

  1. Buy early & saveSantacon Tickets$10Now only
  2. Tickets at Doors$40
  3. Buy 1 Get 1 Half OffALL DEALS END 12/6
  4. Buy 3 Get 1 FreeBOGOS & DISCOUNTS END 12/6

Tickets Include:

  • No Cover & Expedited Admission at All Participating Locations
  • Wristband for Beer, Cocktail & Shot Specials $4-$5-$6 from 2-7pm
  • Santa Hat or Holiday Headband to the first 1,500 ppl
  • Keepsake Photo Booth
  • Kris Kringle Karaoke Station
  • Face Painting – 2pm-5pm
  • Pictures with Santa
  • Free Enter to Win Drawings for Prizes
  • Roaming Photographer Capturing Memories
  • Roaming Videographer Capturing Memories
  • Resolution Ball NYE Discount Code – Save $10 Off!
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*Wristband Required for Entry into All Participating Bars & Drink Specials*
Tickets will be FULL PRICE the day of the event.
Details on ticketing page – Convenience fees apply to free ticket.

Bar Crawl Drink Specials

Participating Bars

Wristband for Beer, Cocktail & Shot Specials $4-$5-$6 from 2-7pm

  • Cantaritos Bar

    Check-in
    • Draft Bud Light or Miller Lite$4
    • Casamigos Silver$6
    • Bahama Mama$7
    • Margarita$8
    • Taco Combo$12
    • Cantaritos Nachos$14

  • Cantarito’s Mexican Grill

  • Bella Limone

    Check-in

  • Great Dane Pub (New Venue)

  • Northend Tap Room

    • All Drinks25% Off

  • Motor City Gas

    • Cherry Bounce Shooter$5
    • Spiced Hot Cider & Bourbon$8
    • Cardamom Hot Toddy$8

  • Rock On Third

    • Mystery Shots$4
    • Rudolph’s Tipsy Punch$5
    • Carbliss Seltzer$5
    • Crown Royal Chocolate Covered Cherry Shots$6.50
    • Casamigo Repo or Blanco$10

  • Hop Cat

    Check-in
    • Shorts Local Light Pint$3
    • Green Tea Shots$5

  • Bar Louie

    Check-in
    • Sam Adams Seasonal$5
    • Crown Royal Chocolate$5
    • Santa’s Chocolate Milk (Crown Chocolate & Rum Chata)$5
    • Good Boy John Daily’s$5
    • Casamigo Anejo$8
    • Don Julio Reposado$8
    • Pretzels$6

  • 526 Main

    • Bud Light$3
    • Santa Punch$4
    • Christmas Green Tea Shots$5

  • Tequila Blue

    Check-in
    • Bud Light$3
    • Santa Punch$4
    • Christmas Green Tea Shots$5

  • Rock & Brews

    Check-in

  • O’Tooles

    • PBR$3
    • Lemon Drop$4
    • Vodka & Cranberry$5

  • Fifth Ave

    Check-in
    • Bud Light$3
    • Santa Punch$4
    • Christmas Green Tea Shots$5

  • Pronto Lounge

    • Holy Draft Miller Lite$3
    • Secret Santa Shot$4
    • North Pole Punch$5

  • Royal Oak Taphouse

    Check-in

  • Elephant & Co Brewery

    • Your Bill15% Off

  • Ye Olde Saloon

    • PBR Pints$2.75
    • We Call It Shots$4
    • Santa’s Special Juice$5
    • Box Lunches$5

Event Details

Kick Off Your Holiday Season

It’s the phenomenon wildly popular in major cities around the globe, Boston, New York and Chicago to San Francisco and beyond!
Join thousands of bar-crawlers at the biggest and BEST Santa-themed bar crawl in Detroit at the Santacon Bar Crawl to kick off your holiday season!

  • Enter to Win Giveaways

    FREE Enter to Win Prize Drawing!
    Prizes include $25-$100 Gift Cards, NYE Tickets, Special Event Tickets & More!
    • Great Dane Pub
    • Northend Tap Room
    • Rock on 3rd
    • Motor City Gas
    • Elephant & Co Brewery
    • Ye Olde Saloon

  • Photo Opportunities

    • Photo Booth 2-7pm: To Be Announced
    • Photos w/ Santa 2-7pm: To Be Announced
    • Santa’s Characters Will be Visiting All Bars

  • Christmas Carol Karaoke

    • Pronto Lounge

  • Face Painting

    • To Be Announced

  • Suggested Attire

    Santacon Bar Crawl Attire is Simple!
    Holiday and Santa-themed Bar Crawl Attire is encouraged but not required.

    COMPLIMENTARY SWAG!
    Complimentary Santa Hats & Holiday Headbands for the first 1,500 who check-in. Arrive early for best selection!

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Ticket & Registration Details

Questions?

How do tickets work?

Tickets and event registration at DESIGNATED CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION BARS

A confirmation email with event details will be e-mailed to purchasers prior to the event.

Where do I check in?

Registration Bars: Cantaritos Bar, Bella Limone, HopCat, Bar Louie, Tequila Blue, Fifth Avenue, Rock & Brews, Royal Oak Taphouse

CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION ENDS AT 7PM

Where should I park?

View Interactive Royal Oak Parking Map

Can I get a refund?

ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL – NO REFUNDS

Who do I contact with questions?

Email us: RoyalOakBarCrawls@gmail.com
Call or TEXT: 248.543.1000

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