Prepare to immerse yourself in an epic SAKECON extravaganza!

Join Us for NY’s Ultimate World Sake Day Festival!

Get ready for an epic celebration as we host a massive festival dedicated to World Sake Day! Join hundreds of fellow sake lovers and dive into the vibrant, high-energy world of Japanese craft sake. Indulge in unforgettable flavors, transport your taste buds to Japan, and immerse yourself in the buzzing energy of our festive pop-up market!

🌟Event Highlights🌟

▪️150+ Sakes on Display & Available to Explore! NY’s ultimate sake playground! Discover an incredible grand lineup of over 150 premium sakes showcased throughout the festival. From award-winning classics to bold, modern flavors, the sheer variety is unmatched.

▪️VVIP Exclusive: The Massive 100-Seat Long Table Experience! An extraordinary experience like no other in NY. Join 100 guests at a single, massive long table with high-energy tasting rows for a curated tasting including super premium sake. You’ve never experienced a sake journey quite like this! (The Tasting starts at 1:30 for 30 min.)

▪️VIP Exclusive: Super Premium Selections! Taste prestigious, top-tier sake normally served only by the bottle at fine restaurants. Don't miss your chance to taste them by the glass!

▪️Meet the Makers – 5+ Breweries Visiting from Japan! Talk directly with the sake masters flying in straight from Japan. Learn the passion behind the pour and taste their finest crafts.

▪️Paired with complimentary Mouthwatering Japanese Food Delights! Fuel your festival experience with delicious artisan pairings, and authentic Japanese bites.

▪️A treasure trove of Japanese delights and Artisan Marketplace

▪️Music, Workshops, Performance more to come!

This is more than an event, it's a journey through the heart of sake culture and a treasure trove of Japanese delights. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for an experience like no other.

Mark your calendars — There's more to come! We've got additional surprises up our sleeves. Grab your tickets before they sell out!

*Attendees must be 21 years old and older

All Tickets Include:

- Sake & sake cocktail tastings of your choice up to 10 Tasting. PLUS access to featured sake discovery stations throughout the event!

- Paring bite food

- A take-home original sake glass

-Access to featured sake discovery stations throughout the event

- Entry to all entertainment, food vendors & artisan marketplace

▪️General Admission : 3pm Entry

Includes;

- Enjoy up to10 Sake & cocktails varieties of your choice! PLUS access to featured sake discovery stations throughout the event!

- Original Sake glass that you can take it home

Crowd Photo Release

By entering the event, you consent to having your image captured by official photographers and videographers. The resulting materials, including still photographs, video and audio recording may be used by Upstairs NYC for the promotional entities without restriction or financial compensation, in news materials, promotional materials, on the web, social media and other properties. If you do not agree to having your image captured or recorded, please do not enter the event venue.

FAQ:

Will tickets also be sold at the door?
No, tickets will not be sold at the door. All tickets must be purchased in advance through our online platform. As SAKECON '26 is expected to reach full capacity, we highly recommend securing your tickets early to guarantee your entry.
How does check-in work?
We’ll scan in your QR code at the venue, and give you a glass and tasting card.
What if I cannot make it?
Please refer to the refund policy below.
What if I lose the tasting card and glass?
Do not lose your tasting card and glass. We’re unable to replace these if you lose them. Use it or lose it ;)

About Upstairs

Upstairs NYC is a non-profit organization formed in 2022 to promote friendly relations between New York and diversity culture. A growing community and with a focus on promoting learning and community engagement across 4 pillars: art and culture, lifestyle, technology, and food. The organization regularly hosts panel discussions, holds experiential events, cultural celebrations and socials.

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