New York Cocktail Expo 2026

New York’s Iconic & Historic Cocktail Festival Returns — August 2026
🍹 Our largest showing yet — and the lowest ticket prices won’t last.

Secure the lowest price you’ll ever see for 2026.
Once Early Bird sells out, prices increase automatically.

🔥 VIP under $85
🔥 GA under $60
🔥 Industry under $50

👉 These prices will not return.

• Best Cocktail of The Year
• Tiki Throwdown
• Best Mocktail & Best Wellness Cocktail
• Best RTD Beverage

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Melrose Ballroom (Long Island City, NY)
🎟️ Now offering timed entry for the best experience

• 120+ tastings from New York’s top bars & spirit brands
• Live stage competitions
• Music, activations, giveaways
• Meet-the-makers & industry insiders
• High-energy, immersive cocktail experience

“Most amazing, fun experience… We’re going every year!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Early Bird = lowest price of the year
• Limited quantities per entry window
• Prices increase as tiers sell out
• VIP sessions sell out first every year

👉 Waiting = paying more.

Included?
All tastings during your selected time window
(Food & merch sold separately. 21+ event)

Entry?
Mobile QR Code + valid 21+ ID required

Getting There?
Steps from N/W & 7 trains
Rideshare friendly + nearby parking garages

All sales final, All events subject for changes

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Melrose Ballroom, 36-08 33rd St., Long Island City, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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