Delhi Cocktail Week 2026 will return to Delhi NCR from April 18 to 25, bringing nine days dedicated to cocktails, beer, wine, and hospitality excellence. Presented by AMM Brands LLP in collaboration with the India Bartenders Guild, the city-wide event continues to grow as one of the largest celebrations of beverage culture and bar talent in India.
More than a traditional festival, the event has evolved into a broader industry platform connecting bartenders, bar owners, brands, and hospitality professionals. Through tastings, competitions, education programs, and networking events, the week aims to showcase the growing influence of India’s cocktail scene while fostering collaboration across the global bar community.
This year’s edition will feature more than 100 participating cocktail bars, alongside over 20 breweries and 20 wine bars across Delhi NCR. Special menus, curated tastings, and venue activations will highlight the diversity of India’s beverage culture, while dedicated Beer Week and Wine Week programming expands the event beyond cocktails.
To help guests explore the city’s nightlife, the program includes curated cocktail and beer crawls across some of Delhi’s most vibrant bar districts. These guided experiences combine multiple venues into immersive evenings focused on craft drinks, hospitality, and social discovery.
Education remains a major pillar of the event. The week will host professional masterclasses and certification programs, including internationally recognized training led by certified instructors connected with the International Bartenders Association. These sessions provide both enthusiasts and professionals with opportunities to develop skills while gaining globally recognized credentials.
One of the highlights of the program is the National Cocktail Championship, returning for its second edition on April 20. Featuring both Classic and Flair categories, the competition will determine the bartenders who will represent India at the IBA World Cocktail Championship 2026 in Macau, competing against professionals from more than 60 countries.
The event will also introduce the Golden Peacock Cup, described as India’s first international cocktail competition. Bartenders from more than ten countries are expected to participate, bringing together leading mixologists and bartending association leaders in a competition focused on creativity, technique, and global standards.
For the first time, the program will also include the IBG Student Competition, opening participation to hospitality students from IHM colleges and bar academies across India. Competitions will span flair bartending, zero-proof cocktails, coffee, and the Bar Queen Challenge, helping provide emerging talent with international exposure and professional development opportunities.
Running alongside the festival is the India Bar Show 2026, a two-day B2B trade event taking place on April 20 and 21. The show will bring together suppliers, distributors, investors, and hospitality leaders for product launches, partnerships, and discussions shaping the future of India’s beverage industry.
Delhi Cocktail Week concludes with the India Bar Awards Gala Night on April 21, a formal celebration recognizing excellence across the country’s bar and hospitality sectors. The event brings together industry leaders, award winners, and international guests for a night highlighting the achievements and future of India’s rapidly evolving bar culture.
