Nine Days of Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Hospitality Excellence | April 18–25, 2026 | Delhi NCR
New Delhi, India: Delhi Cocktail Week 2026 returns from April 18 to 25, promising its most expansive and globally integrated edition yet. Bringing together the entire hospitality ecosystem—from mixologists and bar owners to global brands and industry leaders—the festival continues to redefine India’s beverage landscape.
This year, the spotlight shines brightly on the grand closing ceremony, headlined by Sunny Leone, adding a powerful blend of celebrity glamour and entrepreneurial influence to the celebration.
Scheduled for April 21, 2026, from 8:00 PM onwards, the closing night marks the cultural and social high point of the festival. As Co-Founder of Potions Cocktail Theatre, Sunny Leone’s presence reflects the evolving synergy between entertainment, business, and India’s rapidly maturing cocktail culture.
Where Global Talent Meets India’s Rising Cocktail Movement
Delhi Cocktail Week has grown into more than a festival—it is now a benchmark for innovation, collaboration, and industry excellence in India’s hospitality sector. The 2026 edition further strengthens its international positioning with the participation of distinguished delegates from across the globe.
The festival will host an eminent lineup of global industry leaders and bartending experts, including:
- Miroslav Černík, Vice-President, Czech Bartenders Association (Czech Republic)
- Pravindran Palakrishnan, Director, Mixology Alliance of Malaysia (Malaysia)
- Aiman Hakeem (Jimbo) Zamarol Azmi, Mixologist, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Anastasiia Kharisova, Bartender (Russia)
- Bohdan Kyryliuk, Global Advocacy Manager, Barta Desing (Ukraine)
- Wan Mohd Faris Wan Iskandar, F&B Assistant Manager, WEIL Hotel (Malaysia)
- Rihder Fuentes Frometa, Head of Training, Asociación de Cantineros de Cuba (Cuba)
- Fabio Di Pietro, F&B Professional, 5 Hats SRL (Italy)
- Andrea Pilotti, General Manager, 5 Hats (Italy)
- ‘Wishka’ Russell Davis, Founder, Wishka.org (United States / Costa Rica)
- Maran Nadeson, Executive, Mixology Alliance of Malaysia (Malaysia)
- Andrew Korolev, Bartender, VIP Bar (Russia)
Their presence not only reinforces the festival’s global credibility but also creates a dynamic platform for cross-cultural exchange, skill development, and industry dialogue.
Scale, Experiences & Industry Impact
Delhi Cocktail Week 2026 is set to operate at an unprecedented scale:
• 100+ bars curating exclusive, limited-edition cocktail menus
• 20+ breweries offering immersive craft beer experiences
• 20+ wine bars showcasing curated global selections
Experiential highlights include:
• 10+ curated cocktail & beer crawls across Delhi NCR
• 10+ masterclasses featuring international certifications in collaboration with the International Bartenders Association
Competitions That Set the Benchmark
• National Cocktail Championship (April 20, 2026): India’s finest bartenders compete for international representation
• Golden Peacock Cup: India’s first international cocktail competition with participation from 20+ countries
• IBG Student Competition: A pioneering platform nurturing the next generation of hospitality talent
India Bar Show & Awards Night
Running alongside the festival, the India Bar Show 2026 (April 20–21) will act as a premier B2B hub for networking, partnerships, and industry innovation.
The week culminates in the India Bar Awards Gala Night, an exclusive gathering of global delegates, hospitality leaders, and top talent—elevated further by Sunny Leone’s presence at the grand finale.
About the Organisers
Delhi Cocktail Week is presented by AMM Brands LLP in association with the India Bartenders Guild. The platform is committed to advancing India’s bar culture through education, innovation, and meaningful global collaborations.
Led by hospitality entrepreneur Archit Singhal, the initiative continues to create international opportunities for Indian bartenders while raising industry benchmarks.
With an unmatched blend of international participation, industry-first initiatives, and celebrity-led appeal, Delhi Cocktail Week 2026 stands poised to deliver a landmark experience—where global hospitality meets high-impact entertainment.
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