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October Events

  • Oktoberfest

    Oktoberfest

    19 September – 4 October 2026

    Theresienwiese, Munich, 80336

    Event website for Oktoberfest

    Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest fills the Theresienwiese with vast beer tents, Bavarian brews, traditional food, live music, parades and fairground rides. Dating back to 1810, the Wiesn remains a spirited celebration of Bavarian culture and one of the world’s great folk festivals.

  • Ketel One Martini Cocktail Route

    Ketel One Martini Cocktail Route

    1 – 31 October 2026

    Cities around the world, Global

    Previously focused on individual cities, Ketel One’s popular Martini Cocktail Route has gone global, with bars participating in cities worldwide. Bars in cities including Athens, Barcelona, Dubai, Edinburgh, London…

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  • Edinburgh Cocktail Week

    Edinburgh Cocktail Week

    2 – 11 October 2026

    Edinburgh Cocktail Week - Cocktail Village, Festival Square, Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9BZ

    Event website for Edinburgh Cocktail Week

    Edinburgh Cocktail Week turns Scotland’s capital into a city-wide celebration of mixed drinks, with more than 120 bars pouring specially created £6 cocktails. At its heart, the Cocktail Village brings together 25 pop-up bars, street food, live music and DJs at Festival Square.

  • The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show

    The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show

    2 – 4 October 2026

    Old Billingsgate, 1 Old Billingsgate Walk, London, EC3R 6DX

    Event website for The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show

    The Whisky Show brings together more than 1,000 whiskies and spirits from around the world. Tickets include tastings, food pairings, whisky cocktails, a Dream Dram token, a meal, tasting glass, plus demonstrations and talks on the Main Stage.

  • No, Low and Mid-Strength Summit 2026

    No, Low and Mid-Strength Summit 2026 logo

    6 – 7 October 2026

    Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NH

    Event website for No, Low and Mid-Strength Summit 2026

    The No, Low & Mid-Strength Summit brings together drinks brands, buyers, retailers and industry innovators for two days exploring the fast-evolving world of mindful drinking, with talks, masterclasses and debate covering consumer trends, retail, investment and the future of the category.

  • The 50 Best Bars 2026

    The 50 Best Bars 2026 logo

    7 October 2026 [TRADE ONLY]

    Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Via Giovanni Battista Piranesi 14, Milan, 20137

    The global cocktail community gathers in Milan as The 50 Best Bars 2026 counts down the world’s leading drinking destinations. More than 800 industry experts determine the ranking, culminating in the reveal of 2026’s No.1 bar at the historic Palazzo del Ghiaccio.

  • Scottish Distillers Conference

    Scottish Distillers Conference

    9.30am – 5.30pm Wednesday 7 October [TRADE ONLY]

    DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, Cambridge Street, Glasgow

    Event website for Scottish Distillers Conference

    The Scottish Distillers Conference brings distillers, producers, suppliers and drinks professionals together for a day of expert talks, industry insights, networking and discussion on the opportunities and challenges shaping Scotland’s distilling sector.

  • World Congress of Vine and Wine

    World Congress of Vine and Wine logo

    12 – 16 October 2026 [TRADE ONLY]

    Yinchuan City, Yinchuan

    Event website for World Congress of Vine and Wine

    The Congress brings together scientists, researchers, policymakers and professionals from around the world to exchange knowledge and explore innovative solutions for the future of the global vine and wine sector.

  • Bar Convent Berlin (BCB)

    Bar Convent Berlin (BCB)

    12 – 14 October 2026 [TRADE ONLY]

    Exhibition Centre Berlin, Entrance North, Hammarskjöldplatz, Berlin, 14055

    Event website for Bar Convent Berlin (BCB)

    Europe’s largest trade fair for the bar and beverage industry with tastings, seminars and off-site tastings and gatherings. BCB Berlin attracts bar owners, bartenders, distributors and producers from almost 90 countries to make contacts, learn about product innovations and attend seminars.

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  • Vinexpo Discover India 2026

    Vinexpo Discover India 2026 logo

    15 – 16 October 2026 [TRADE ONLY]

    Taj Lands End, Byramji Jeejeebhoy Road, Bandstand, Bandra (West), Mumbai, 400050

    Event website for Vinexpo Discover India 2026

    Vinexpo Discover India brings international wine and spirits producers together with India’s importers, distributors, hospitality buyers and retailers. The two-day Mumbai event combines focused trade meetings and tastings with market insight, before opening to wine and spirits enthusiasts on the second afternoon.

  • UK RumFest

    UK RumFest logo

    17 – 18 October 2026

    Mercure London Suit, Conference Centre, 47 Lillie Rd, Fulham, London, SW6 1UD

    Event website for UK RumFest

    The UK RumFest returns to London for its 20th anniversary, bringing together rum producers, experts and enthusiasts from around the world. Discover hundreds of rums, meet leading brands and distillers, and enjoy tastings, masterclasses, seminars and live entertainment.

  • Venice Cocktail Week

    Venice Cocktail Week logo

    21 – 25 October 2026

    Bars and venues across the city, Venice

    Event website for Venice Cocktail Week

    Launched as an annual festival in 2021, Venice Cocktail Week is celebrated in hotel bars and cocktail bars across Venice, featuring dedicated cocktail menus, guest shifts, masterclasses, midday aperitivos, and pop-up bars.

  • Tales on Tour: Miami 2026

    Tales on Tour logo

    26 – 27 October 2026 [TRADE ONLY]

    Miami

    Event website for Tales on Tour: Miami 2026

    Tales of the Cocktail takes its show on the road to Miami for two days of drinks-industry discovery. Expect expert-led seminars, brand sessions, wellness programming, Tales Lounge tastings, spirited dining and drinking, plus guest shifts bringing visiting and local bartenders together.

Earlier in October

  • TFWA World Exhibition & Conference

    TFWA World Exhibition & Conference logo

    28 September – 1 October 2026 [TRADE ONLY]

    Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, 06400

    Event website for TFWA World Exhibition & Conference

    TFWA World Exhibition & Conference brings the global duty free and travel retail industry to Cannes, connecting leading brands, buyers, retailers and operators. Alongside an extensive exhibition, the programme features expert talks, workshops, business meetings and networking across the week.