Major Renewal! "Whisky Festival 2026 in Tokyo" to be held as a Large-Scale Tasting Event

Whisky Culture Institute (Representative: Mamoru Tsuchiya) has announced that the large-scale whisky tasting event, "Whisky Festival 2026 in Tokyo," will be held over two days, November 6th (Friday) and 7th (Saturday), 2026, at the Tokyo International Forum (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo).

This year's event undergoes a major renewal, moving to the Tokyo International Forum. The schedule follows a modified three-part structure: a 'Premium Night' on Friday, November 6th (17:00–19:30), and two sessions on Saturday, November 7th (Part 1: 10:00–13:30; Part 2: 14:30–18:00). Each session is limited to 2,200 attendees with a complete venue turnover system.

Highlights of the event include tasting seminars led by industry-leading blenders and talk shows with special guests. Exhibitor booths will offer tasting and sales of whisky and gin, providing a rare opportunity for direct interaction with producers. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale from late August.