2026 promises to be a year packed with unmissable events for mixology enthusiasts and those who want to discover the latest trends in the beverage world. This guide will highlight the main mixology events for 2026, dedicated to fine drinking. Take note and prepare for a year of flavor and creativity.
Mixology Events 2026: What to Do in January
11 – 18 January, Alta Badia Cocktail Week
From January 11 to 18, 2026, Alta Badia will host its own Cocktail Week: eight evenings in eight venues, each offering a different interpretation of the region through both alcoholic and zero-alcohol drinks that put local creativity to the test. Every stop features recipes inspired by the Dolomites— ingredients, stories and atmospheres that highlight the character of the valley. The program comes alive with music and social moments, offering a new way to experience Alta Badia.
30 January – 1 February, Auckland Spirits Festival
For three days, the Auckland Spirits Festival brings together New Zealand and Australia’s leading craft producers at The Cloud. Across four sessions showcasing more than 150 spirits — including gin, vodka, whisky, rum and liqueurs — guests can taste while meeting distillers and technical teams. The Tasting Theatre hosts free guided samplings, and food trucks round out the experience. All featured bottles are available for purchase.
Mixology Events 2026: What to Do in February
6- 8 February, Miami Rum Congress
The Miami Rum Congress returns for its seventh edition from February 6 to 8 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The event gathers enthusiasts, industry professionals and curious visitors, with more than 40 awarded brands and around 200 rums available to taste — either neat or as Twisted Daiquiris. The program features a full lineup of seminars, along with the Grand Tasting, the Congreso del Ron, DaiquiriMania and the Industry Sunday Soirée.
12 – 16 February, St. Moritz Cocktail Week
Now in its fourth edition, St. Moritz Cocktail Week kicks off on February 12 with a Grand Opening at Chesa Veglia, the historic restaurant of the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, where the aperitivo takes center stage as the theme of the event. For an entire week, more than 20 cocktail bars welcome enthusiasts and professionals with international guest shifts and masterclasses. Among the highlights is the annual cocktail competition.
Mixology Events 2026: 15 – 17 February, Mixology Attraction
Mixology Attraction arrives in Rimini as the new chapter of Beer & Food Attraction dedicated to the world of cocktails and spirits. An independent format that broadens the fair’s perspective and reshapes its identity. For three days, flavor leads a path through new products, techniques, experiments and encounters with key figures in the industry. This year, Coqtail returns as a media partner with its own exhibition space.
9 – 26 February, India Bartender Show
Created by Vikram Achanta, Minakshi Singh and Yangdup Lama, three key figures in Asia’s bar industry, the India Bartender Show returns to Gurgaon. This year the format expands, opening masterclasses, panels and tastings to the public to showcase the new landscape of Indian bartending. Highlights include Agave Village, Indian Craft Spirits, Beer, Wine & No-Low, and the Handshake Grant, dedicated to emerging mixology talent.
27 February – 1 March, Finest Spirits Festival
Since 2005, Finest Spirits has brought together producers, importers and emerging makers in Munich, showcasing new releases and small distillers worth discovering. More than 500 labels — whisky, gin, rum, tequila, brandy and cognac — fill a festival that welcomes 4,500 visitors, from enthusiasts to curious newcomers and industry professionals. It’s an opportunity to taste, shop and build new connections in the world of spirits. The venue? Zenith Cultural Hall.
What to Do in March
2-3 March, Bar Convent Singapore
At Marina Bay Sands, Bar Convent Singapore returns this year with high expectations. The fair, a touchstone for the Asian drinks industry and a magnet for international professionals, unfolds across a tightly packed program that moves between education and application: from business management to team leadership, from digital strategy to the shifting patterns of consumption. It is a platform designed not just to showcase brands, but to equip the trade with tools that respond to a market in motion.
8 – 11 March, Ajabu – Johannesburg, 11-16 March, Capetown
South Africa continues to strengthen its position with Ajabu, the continent’s cocktail festival. Founded by industry veterans Mark Talbot Holmes and Colin Asare-Appiah, the event unfolds in March across two cities: Johannesburg from March 8 to 11, and Cape Town from March 11 to 16. At its core is a clear mandate: advancing African mixology through international collaborations, structured educational programs and a deliberate focus on local identity.
31 March – 1 April, Salonica Bar Show
At the TIF Helexpo center in Thessaloniki, Mediterranean mixology takes the spotlight once again. The Salonica Bar Show (March 31 to April 1), which gathers many of the bartending world’s leading talents each year, brings together local and international professionals for three days of seminars and spirits tastings. Those in town from March 29 through April 2 can extend the itinerary with the Salonica Bar Week, which turns the city into a broader, bar-to-bar circuit.
Mixology Events 2026: What to Do in April
13-14 April, Zurich Bar Show
Two days, 20 seminars, more than 20 drinks to taste, and live demonstrations led by guest bartenders. The Zurich Bar Show moves across cocktails, wine, hospitality and business management, creating direct points of contact between brands and industry professionals. It is a tightly scheduled program that pairs education with tasting, offering practical takeaways alongside real opportunities for exchange and professional debate.
13-15 April, Edinburgh Bar Show
The Edinburgh Bar Show — founded by Iain McPherson of Panda & Sons together with Edinburgh Cocktail Week organizers Jamie Faulds and Gary Anderson — will once again spotlight the best of Scotland’s cocktail scene in 2026, while deepening its dialogue with the international bar community. The program combines seminars, sustainability-focused sessions, tastings, distillery tours and evening guest shifts.
16-22 April, Florence Cocktail Week
Created and directed by Paola Mencarelli, Florence Cocktail Week marks its 10th anniversary in 2026. What began with 13 cocktail bars has, with this ninth edition, grown to more than 60 venues — spanning cocktail bars and hotel bars that have been part of the event since the beginning, alongside a wave of new entries. For the occasion, two formats are being expanded: Barkeeper FCW, spotlighting resident bartenders and their cocktail lists, and Wellness Cocktails, focused on low- and no-alcohol offerings.
18-19 April, Barcelona Cocktail Fest
Barcelona Cocktail Fest is a bar-world event centered on innovation, regenerative practices and circular design. Built around the theme FutureProof, it brings together internationally minded venues recognized for their commitment to sustainability. The program unfolds through pop-ups and guest shifts across bars throughout the city, creating a distributed network of gatherings rather than a single, fixed stage.
22 April, North America’s 50 Best Bars
North America’s 50 Best Bars returns for its fifth edition in April 2026. The three-day program will take place in Vancouver, Canada, culminating in the awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 22 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. After the destination debut in 2025, the North American bar community heads back to the city to celebrate a world-class cocktail culture and the talent of a scene increasingly recognized on the global stage, in one of the continent’s most dynamic cultural hubs.
What to Do in May
4-5 May, Mirror Hospitality Expo
The Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel in Bratislava hosts the fourth edition of the Mirror Hospitality Expo. Organized by the team behind Mirror Bar, the event brings together international hospitality professionals for a program of seminars, master classes, panels and tastings. The Expo sits within Mirror Cocktail Week, created by Brand Ambassador Stanislav Harcinik and Bar Manager Peter Marcina, turning the city into a meeting point for the global bar scene.
4-7 May, Yerevan Cocktail Week
Now in its fourth edition, Yerevan Cocktail Week is reinforcing Armenia’s capital as an emerging hub in the international bar world. The initiative unfolds over four days of guest shifts, master classes and citywide events that bring local products into conversation with contemporary mixology, while also shining a light on Yerevan’s standout addresses. The project was created by Gegam Kazarian, an Armenian bartender and entrepreneur with long experience in the industry.
8-13 May, Bar Domani
From May 8 to 13, Bar Domani returns to Turin for its second edition. Created by the team behind Piano35 Lounge Bar and hosted in the bioclimatic greenhouse of the Michelin-starred restaurant, the event takes a wider look at hospitality and awareness in the mixology world — bringing agriculture, economics, education, digital professionals and drink lovers into the conversation around cocktail culture. This year’s theme: “Urban Nomadism.”
9-10 May, Mediterranean Bar Show
The Mediterranean Bar Show — with seminars scheduled for May 10 and 11 — positions itself as a hub designed to connect companies, professionals and spirits enthusiasts across the Mediterranean. Created by Babis Kaidalidis, the event aims to strengthen Cyprus as a networking center for the exchange of products and expertise. The setting: an open-air program at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia.
11-12 May, Bar Convent London
The London edition of BCB, held at Tobacco Dock, delivers a program built around professional development for industry operators. The event brings together 128 exhibitors and showcases a curated selection of high-quality spirits, new product releases and international trends. The schedule also features specialist educational sessions and a broad look at how the drinks world is evolving.
15-17 May, Cocktails in the City Roma
Cocktails in the City lands in Rome after its London debut, bringing the winning idea of an urban festival built as a shared experience, thanks to Andrea Fofi. Set in the Orto Botanico, the event gathers leading bars, bartenders and brands from the contemporary scene in a format that weaves together original recipes, botanicals, music and tastings — all along an open-air route through greenhouses and gardens.
19-20 May, Lisbon Bar Show
The Lisbon Bar Show is consolidating its status as a key gathering for the beverage industry in Portugal and beyond. The event brings together bartenders, brands, suppliers, venues and hospitality professionals in a setting designed for exchange and training. With a program spanning seminars, workshops and the Lisbon Bar Show Awards, it is strengthening its positioning on the international stage.
23-30 May, Alto Cocktail Festival
For five years now in Cervia, Alto Cocktail Festival has animated the city — and the Alto Rooftop at Villa del Mare Spa Resort — with a week dedicated to fine drinking and high-end cuisine. Directed by Niccolò Amadori, the festival brings together guest bartenders, pairing dinners, master classes and music-driven moments in a program that threads cocktails through chef-led plates, reinforcing the venue as a recognized stop on the contemporary bar circuit. This year again, the opening event will be held in media partnership with Coqtail.
24-26 May, Puerto Rico Cocktail Week
Puerto Rico Cocktail Week returns with its Summer Edition from May 24 to 26 at Wyndham Palmas Beach Resort. The three-day program is built around the bar community, with seminars, tastings, guest shifts and networking moments. Also on the agenda is Industry Monday, designed to connect the trade and support professional development through events that bring together local operators and international guests.
May 29, June 5, Franciacorta Week in Versilia
Across beach clubs, restaurants and lounge bars lining the Tuscan coast, Franciacorta Week in Versilia returns, turning Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta and Viareggio into a showcase for Italy’s sparkling wines. Tastings, sunset aperitivi and themed dinners will spotlight Satèn, Rosé, Brut and Millesimato expressions through menus developed in collaboration with the chefs of the participating venues. The grand finale is set for June 5 at Vignaccio al Mare in Marina di Pietrasanta, where an exclusive gala dinner dedicated to Franciacorta will bring the event to a close.
What to Do in June
6 June, Belgrade Cocktail Fest
Belgrade is preparing to welcome the latest edition of Belgrade Cocktail Fest, Serbia’s leading gathering dedicated to the bar industry, set for June 6. The city will host takeovers, guest shifts and collaborations between local cocktail bars and international players, turning some of its best-known addresses into meeting points for professionals and enthusiasts alike. The program also includes talks and educational sessions, with teams from renowned venues including Himkok, Stravinsky Bar and Devil’s Cut ready to join the celebrations.
6-14 June, Lecce Cocktail Week
Lecce’s annual celebration of mixology returns with 40 venues, nine days of programming and dozens of spirits brands. Original cocktails inspired by the region, guest shifts and masterclasses take center stage in this fourth edition dedicated to Puglia’s drinking culture. Throughout the week, each participating cocktail bar will present a dedicated LCW menu featuring cocktails created specifically for the occasion. For the second consecutive year, food lovers will also be able to explore dishes from participating restaurants.
7 – 9 June, Identità Golose
Identità Golose returns in June to Allianz MiCo North Wing for the 21st edition of the international congress dedicated to fine dining and hospitality. Mixology will once again play a prominent role through talks and conversations with Italian bartenders and international guests, all framed by this year’s theme, Identità Future: The Freedom to Think. The program also includes the fifth edition of Bollicine del Mondo and the debut of Identità Young, a new platform dedicated to emerging talent and a Coqtail’s talk on June 9th.
9 – 10 June, BCB Brooklyn
Industry City in Brooklyn once again becomes one of the most important destinations in the bar world. With more than 200 brands, including 80 first-time exhibitors, the two-day event confirms its position as a major industry hub. Returning highlights include the VIP Club, VIP+ and Premium VIP badges, offering priority access to key panels, the dedicated tasting and networking lounge, and Authors Alley, which will host 24 rotating sessions devoted to books, cocktail culture, spirits history and the sober-curious movement.
15 – 21 June, Sardinia Cocktail Week
In Cagliari, the central week of June marks the return of Sardinia Cocktail Week, the event dedicated to contemporary mixology that brings bartenders, industry professionals and cocktail enthusiasts to the city. The program combines masterclasses, international guest shifts, talks and presentations centered around mixed drinks. Low-alcohol offerings and food pairings also take on a larger role in a festival that continues to expand Sardinia’s quality drinking scene.
30 June, Europe’s 50 Best Bars
The end of June promises to be especially busy. One of the season’s most anticipated events, Europe’s 50 Best Bars arrives at De Kromhouthal in Amsterdam, marking the first time the awards ceremony takes place in the city. Among the most anticipated moments is the legendary Bartenders’ Feast, an exclusive event for teams from the bars featured in this year’s ranking, bringing together networking, cocktail tastings and dishes showcasing the best of local gastronomy. Also on the calendar: the July 1 Closing Party and Coqtail – for fine drinkers’ event with Shakerato.
Mixology and Spirits Events, July 2026
July 1-5, Como Lake Cocktail Week
For seven years, Lake Como has built a reputation as a destination for high-level mixology thanks to Como Lake Cocktail Week, the festival bringing together some of the most prominent names in the region’s hospitality scene. This year’s theme, Like in a Book, unfolds across dozens of venues including hotel bars, cocktail bars and lakefront destinations. Among this year’s participants are The Lake Como Edition, Palazzo San Gottardo Lake Como – a Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Genazzini, Hotel du Lac, Silk Lake Como, Dare Cocktail Bar and Il Giardino al Lago.
July 3–12, Manchester Cocktail Week
Manchester once again shines a light on its mixed-drinks scene with ten days dedicated to the city’s leading cocktail bars and restaurants. Manchester Cocktail Week gives guests access, through the purchase of the festival’s official wristband, to signature cocktails starting at £5, along with discounts on drinks, food and special events across participating venues. Kicking off with a major launch party, the festival offers a chance to explore the best of the city’s hospitality scene while supporting Manchester’s independent businesses.
July 19 – 24, Tales of The Cocktail
Tales of the Cocktail returns to New Orleans for its 24th edition. The 2026 theme, Spark, celebrates inspiration and the power to drive change within the industry. With more than 60 educational sessions, including masterclasses, tastings, the Spirited Awards and Pig & Punch, the week will bring together more than 100 international speakers. For the second consecutive year, Coqtail – for fine drinkers has been shortlisted among the world’s top 10 magazines in the Writing & Media category.
July 24 – 26, Seoul Bar and Spirits Show
The Seoul Bar and Spirits Show returns to Hall D of the COEX Exhibition Center in Gangnam-gu, continuing its exploration of the mixology world from the inside. The event remains one of South Korea’s key gatherings for the bar and spirits sector, with masterclasses, tasting lounges, international guests, live competitions spotlighting leading bartenders, and discussions focused on the trends shaping both the Asian and global drinks markets.
July 28, Asia’s 50 Best Bars
Asia’s 50 Best Bars returns to Macau for the second time, with the official ceremony hosted at the Grand Theatre of Wynn Palace. As the industry awaits the unveiling of this year’s ranking, the event will gather professionals from across Asia and beyond. The program also marks the return of 50 Best Signature Sessions, a series of exchanges, guest shifts and collaborations between globally recognized talents. Coqtail – for fine drinkers will also host an event at DarkSide in Hong Kong the day after the ceremony.
Mixology and Spirits Events, August 2026
3 – 5 August, Better Bar Show
Kraków’s Better Bar Show is designed to share knowledge and practical tools around bartending while inspiring the broader development of the industry, from bar design to the physical and mental well-being of hospitality professionals. Hosted at Forty Kleparz, the event features talks, workshops and tastings exploring trends across both local and international bar scenes. Open to all industry professionals, the program is enriched by events promoting a more thoughtful drinking culture.
4 – 9 August, Accra Bar Week & Bar Show
Accra Bar Week returns to Ghana for its third edition, with a week dedicated to African hospitality and mixology. From August 4 to 9, the city will host bar collaborations, guest shifts, tastings and citywide events, while August 7 to 9 sees the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel become the center of the Accra Bar Show. Through tasting rooms, masterclasses and dedicated talks, the event explores industry trends while giving space to African botanicals, sustainability and the continued growth of the local cocktail scene.
Mixology and Spirits Events, November 2026
30 November – 1 December, Gulf Bar Show
Dubai is set to host the Gulf Bar Show once again — the region’s first trade fair devoted entirely to the bar world — now in its second edition. Scheduled for November 30th and December 1st at Madinat Jumeirah, the event will bring together hundreds of exhibitors, from global brands to regional players, alongside a program of seminars, master classes and workshops. On the agenda: shifting drinking habits, emerging trends and a growing focus on responsibility in service.
