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Clear your calendar for Sunday September 20, 2026, and raise a glass at SAKE-CON NYC 2026: World Sake Day, New York's ultimate celebration of Japanese sake culture! Taking over Industry City, this immersive festival invites hundreds of sake lovers to sip, savor, devour, and explore their way through an incredible afternoon starting at 3:00pm.
Grab your $49 GA Ticket (a $72 value) that gets you admission to this incredible soirée, complete with 10 Sake & Cocktail Tastings, Access to Featured Sake Discovery Stations throughout the event, Complimentary Mouthwatering Japanese Food Delights, as well as a Souvenir Original Sake Glass to take home!
Step into the city's biggest sake playground, where more than 150 premium sakes and sake cocktails await. From award-winning classics to innovative modern expressions, you'll have the opportunity to taste your way through an incredible lineup while meeting the masters behind the bottles. More than five breweries will be traveling directly from Japan, giving you a rare chance to connect with renowned sake makers, hear their stories, and experience their craftsmanship firsthand.
Every ticket includes 10 sake and sake cocktail tastings, access to featured sake discovery stations, complimentary Japanese bites, and a custom take-home sake glass to cherish the sip-tastic memories home. Beyond the tasting floor, explore the Japanese artisan marketplace filled with cultural treasures, and be wowed by live performances, workshops, music, and interactive experiences that bring the spirit of Japan to life.
Whether you're a seasoned sake sipper or simply curious to explore this iconic tipple, this World Sake Day soirée will serve up exceptional pours, tasty nosh, cultural discoveries, and an scene buzzing with boozy bliss from start to finish...
Leave your passport at home and dive into a playground of Japanese culture & flavors at SAKE-CON NYC, pouring the spirit of Japan straight into your glass on World Sake Day. Gather your crew and prepare for a sake-tastic journey through more than 150 premium sakes and sake cocktails, the lineup repping award-winning pours, rare discoveries, and sublime expressions from Japan and beyond.
It all happens at Industry City, Brooklyn's sprawling creative hotspot where historic warehouse buildings have been transformed into a hub of food, culture, art, and innovation. With open courtyards & industrial-chic architecture, it's the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of sipping, strolling, and unearthing your new favorites. Think Tokyo market vibes with a New York edge.
Behind the festivities is Upstairs NYC, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the connection between New York City and Japanese culture. Through immersive events, cultural celebrations, panels, and community gatherings focused on art, lifestyle, technology, and food, they're building a vibrant bridge between two dynamic worlds, and SAKE-CON is one of their most delicious creations yet.
Now let's get down to the pour-ticulars. Your ticket includes 10 sake and sake cocktail tastings, giving you access to a staggering lineup of 150+ featured pours from acclaimed breweries and producers. Meet visiting brewers from Japan, explore featured sake discovery stations, and raise a glass to everything from timeless classics to bold modern concoctions.
Cravings kicking in? Fill up on Japanese pairing bites and snacks such as sushi & Japanese fried chicken, taking a break to wander through the Asian Artisan Marketplace, sway to live music, be wowed by performances, deep dive into workshops, and then some. Don't miss it...drink it all in!
Your $49 GA Ticket (a $72 Value) Includes:
May purchase as many tickets as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Event runs from 3:00pm until 6:00pm.
Only valid for event on Sunday September 20, 2026.
