Scottsdale Holiday Pop-Up Bars 2026
Miracle, resort holiday bars and a party bike through Old Town
- No. 1Opens November 27
- No. 2Nov 20 to Jan 2
- No. 421 and up
By John Apolinar
Scottsdale's big holiday pop-up for 2026 is Miracle at BLVD Kitchen & Bar in Old Town, opening November 27. For more holiday cocktails, Christmas at the Princess opens November 20 and Ho Holidays at Hotel Valley Ho opens November 23. I only included spots that have posted their 2026 dates, and I'll add more as bars announce them.
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Miracle at BLVD Kitchen & Bar
Scottsdale's Miracle Christmas pop-up Miracle is the original Christmas cocktail pop-up, and BLVD Kitchen & Bar at the Hilton Garden Inn is the Scottsdale spot on Miracle's 2026 locations list. BLVD says Miracle Bar opens November 27 with holiday cocktails, more decor than last year and live music every weekend. The close date, hours and reservation details weren't posted yet when I checked, so watch BLVD's Instagram before you go. You can also rent the bar for a private holiday party.
The short list: Opens November 27Live music every weekend.
North Scottsdale
Christmas at the Princess
Holiday bars inside a resort light show Christmas at the Princess turns the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess into a holiday village, and it's got the most holiday bars in one spot. The Plaza Bar pours holiday cocktails with a view of the four-story musical tree. The Lodge is a seasonal pop-up with drinks like the Good Tidings and Schussing Sour, and Comet's Caboose at the train depot serves hot and iced cocktails like Jingle Juice. It runs November 20, 2026 through January 2, 2027, from 5 to 10 PM Monday through Thursday and 4 to 11 PM Friday through Sunday, then 4 to 11 PM daily from December 17. The seasonal bars are walk-up. Event admission is ticketed, and fire tables and igloos can be reserved at 480-585-2694.
The short list: Nov 20 to Jan 2Walk-up seasonal bars.
Old Town Scottsdale
Ho Holidays at Hotel Valley Ho
Holiday cocktails by a roller rink Hotel Valley Ho covers its OH Pool with a retro roller rink for Ho Holidays, and the rinkside bar has holiday cocktails, seltzers, hot cocoa and cider plus ZuZu bites. It runs November 23, 2026 through January 3, 2027. Through December 20 it's open 4 to 9 PM Monday through Thursday and noon to 9 PM Friday through Sunday with a break from 4 to 4:30, then those noon hours run daily. Tickets are $25 with skate rental, kids 5 and under are free and you can book a cabana or fire pit online. It's closed December 3 for a private event.
The short list: Nov 23 to Jan 3$25 tickets, book online.
Old Town Scottsdale
Holiday Lights Bar Crawl by Arizona Party Bike
Pedal between Old Town's holiday bars If you want to hit more than one holiday bar in a night, Arizona Party Bike runs a decorated Holiday Lit Party Bike through Old Town from November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027. It's a two-hour ride for adults 21 and up that stops at holiday-themed bars with drink specials, and Miracle Bar has been on the route. Rides leave from Arizona Party Bike HQ on Osborn Road. It's reservation only, so book online and check in 30 minutes early.
The short list: 21 and upReservation only.
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How I picked these
I only listed holiday bars that posted 2026 dates on their own website, booking page or official pop-up list as of November 4, 2026. Bars that haven't announced this year yet are left out until they do. Dates and hours change, so check each link before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Miracle pop-up bar in Scottsdale in 2026?
Yes. Miracle is back at BLVD Kitchen & Bar at the Hilton Garden Inn on Indian School Road, and BLVD says it opens November 27.
Is there a Sippin' Santa in Scottsdale this year?
Not that I can find. Sippin' Santa's 2026 list only has Bitter & Twisted in downtown Phoenix for Arizona.
When do Scottsdale's holiday pop-up bars open?
Christmas at the Princess opens November 20, Ho Holidays at Hotel Valley Ho opens November 23 and Miracle at BLVD opens November 27.
Do I need reservations for Scottsdale holiday bars?
The seasonal bars at Christmas at the Princess are walk-up, but you need an event ticket. Ho Holidays and the party bike crawl are booked online. BLVD hasn't posted Miracle's reservation details yet.
Which Scottsdale holiday bar is best for a group?
Book a cabana or fire pit at Ho Holidays, a fire table at Christmas at the Princess or a whole party bike for up to 14 people.
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