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Immerse yourself in a world of craft spirits and mixology at the New York Cocktail Expo. It will be coming to the Melrose Ballroom in Long Island City on August 23, 2026, from 2 pm to 9 pm. And Green Vacation Deals can help you save money on this.
There will be two sessions to the festival.
Session 1
- VIP 2 pm to 5 pm
- GA 3 pm to 5 pm
Session 2
- VIP 6 pm to 9 pm
- GA 7 pm to 9 pm
This is the largest annual indoor cocktail festival in New York in 2026. This is presented by New York Cocktail Expo and Bartenders Magazine.
Enjoy a sampling experience of over 120 premium cocktails, spirits, beer and wines for tasting. You’ll see mixology competitions, including the Tiki Throwdown, the Mocktail competition and Best Cocktail of the Year.
You’ll meet industry representatives, master distillers and very talented bartenders. You can ask them any questions you might have on the distillery process, food pairings or other things.
Enjoy socializing with other spirits enthusiasts. Compare notes on the samples. You’ll get to try the next generation of brand spirits showcased in a fun way.
Food vendors will be at the Cocktail Expo with delicious dishes, snacks and desserts available for purchase. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with live music, DJs and interactive brand experiences.
General Admission includes entry, all tastings and competitions. VIP includes that plus 1 hour early entry with first tastes and shorter lines.
Coupon
You can save money with Early Bird Tickets. Book your ticket here and you can save
- $27 (45% discount) on 1 General Admission Early Bird Ticket (3 pm to 5 pm)
- $27 (45% discount) on 1 General Admission Early Bird Ticket (7 pm to 9 pm)
- $36 (45% discount) on 1 VIP Early Bird Ticket (2 pm to 5 pm)
If you’d like Early Bird Tickets, don’t delay. These won’t last long. Then the price of the tickets will increase. But we can help you save money on these, too. Book your ticket here and you can save
- $24 (41% discount) on 1 General Admission Ticket (3 pm to 5 pm)
- $24 (41% discount) on 1 General Admission Ticket (7 pm to 9 pm)
- $32 (40% discount) on 1 VIP Ticket (2 pm to 5 pm)