Mai Tai Day 2026

Let's Take Off for a Mai Tai Day Celebration

Your Boarding Pass Awaits

Once a year, Mai Tai lovers from near and far gather at Trader Vic’s Emeryville to raise a glass to the Original Mai Tai. Join us on Sunday, August 30th for an all-inclusive celebration filled with tropical cocktails, island-inspired flavors, live entertainment, and unforgettable memories.

Flight Details

Destination: Trader Vic’s Emeryville overlooking the Emeryville Lagoon

Boarding Time: 3:00 PM

Final Call: 8:00 PM

Whats Included With Your Boarding Pass

This year, Mai Tai Day takes place entirely inside Trader Vic’s Emeryville, transforming the restaurant into a series of destinations inspired by the global journey of the Mai Tai.

Your all-inclusive ticket includes:

• Unlimited Trader Vic’s Mai Tais & Signature Cocktails

• Island-Inspired Food Throughout the Event

• Hosted Rum Tastings

• Live Music & Entertainment

• Exclusive Mai Tai Day Commemorative Gift

• Access to Every Themed Experience Throughout the Restaurant

No food tickets. No drink tickets. No additional purchases required.

Unlike previous years, all food, cocktails, tastings, entertainment, and commemorative gifts are included with admission.

Just check in, grab a Mai Tai, and Take Off

Island Hopping Encouraged

This isn’t a stay-in-one-seat kind of celebration.

Wander through Trader Vic’s as each room transforms into its own destination, complete with unique cocktails, island-inspired bites, live entertainment, and experiences inspired by the global journey of the Mai Tai.

Entertainment Along the Way

Enjoy live entertainment throughout the afternoon featuring:

• DJ Speakeasy Ray spinning classic Hawaiian melodies in Hinky Dinks

• DJ Samoa Boy bringing 1960s Island Soul to the Lounge

• Patrick Landeza performing live slack key guitar in the Main Dining Room

• Rene Escovedo and his tropical conga rhythms

• Tahitian dance performances and live drumming by Matahani Dance Studio

Purchase Your Boarding Pass

General Admission: $200

(plus applicable Eventbrite fees)

A limited-capacity, all-inclusive celebration of the Original Mai Tai.

Tickets are limited and expected to sell out early.

Due to the immersive indoor format, attendance is intentionally limited.

21+ Event Only