As India’s biggest dedicated festival to craft cocktails, India Cocktail Week (ICW) has made a significant impact in the world of mixology in the country. Set to begin from November 2025 and taking place in four cities – Gurugram, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, this is an opportunity to have a weekend full of mixological creativity, delicious foods, and live music, along with the best of what cocktail enthusiasts and mixologists have to offer. If you’re a cocktail connoisseur and wishing to attend this festival, here are some key details you need to know about India Cocktail Week 2025!
When Is India Cocktail Week Season 6?
India Cocktail Week does not take place on one single day or venue. It takes place in different cities and on different dates, starting in November 2025 and ending in February 2025.
Where Is The India Cocktail Week 2025?
India Cocktail Week 2025 will take place in four major Indian cities – Gurugram, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Here are the dates of India Cocktail Week 2025:
While the venues and the plans for the India Cocktail Week in Hyderabad and Mumbai have not been announced yet. The inaugural ICW celebrations will kick off with great cocktails and banging music at No Vacancy Drinking Den (a popular local dive bar in Delhi) beginning on 31st October, 2025, starting 9 PM onwards. The Cocktail Week celebrations in Gurugram will then continue with a fun sundowner at Marieta (Euro-Asian Kitchen & Bar), starting 5 PM on 2nd November, 2025.
From 5th November, 2025, onwards, attendees will get an opportunity to join a bar hopping experience at some of the hottest and happening bars in Delhi with Pistola. On the same day, attendees will get an opportunity to be a part of an epic Bar Takeover by Conversation Room, Kolkata, at Japonico, a Japanese restaurant in Gurugram.
On 6th November, 2025, attendees will be able to gain practical insights as they connect with leading voices from across top Asian international bars at HOME Delhi.
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Alcohol Brands At ICW Gurugram
At the ICW Gurugram event, a variety of homegrown and international spirit brands will mark their presence. From some of the best and trusted vodka, gin, and whisky brands to new and upcoming brands carving their niche in India, here are some brands you’ll find at ICW Gurugram.
Guest shifts from the World’s Top Bars
Expect two days of sheer insights, practical experiences, and a rare glimpse into the world of mixology by some of the leading bartenders from the world’s top bars. From bar takeovers to masterclasses and informative sessions, bartenders and mixologists from all over the world are set to share their knowledge and experience with ICW attendees.
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Mixology workshops & masterclasses
Why just read about alcohol and cocktails when you can try experimenting with them with your own hands? ICW opens up plenty of opportunities for attendees to attend mixology workshops and masterclasses by some of the best bartenders, restaurateurs, and industry experts. Keep a tab on the official Instagram handle of ICW India to get updates about these masterclasses, workshops, as well as guest shifts.
Live performances by International & Homegrown artists
Expect two nights overflowing with not just cocktails and drinks but also groovy performances by homegrown and international talent. From Peter Cat Recording Co. to Aashna Malik and Nash to DJ Habibeats, expect nights filled with foot-tapping music, lively DJ sets, and infectious dancefloor energy that will make you shake a leg.
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The India Cocktail Week 2025 ticket sales are live on the ticketing platform District by Zomato. The Gurugram and Bengaluru ICW tickets are live, whereas those for Hyderabad and Mumbai are not live yet.
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Ticket prices start at INR 899 for a single individual on just one day of the festival, whereas the Festival Pass at INR 1,199 grants entry to a single individual on both days of the festival. While most tickets have been sold out owing to the thunderous response to the ICW 2025, hurry and book your tickets as soon as possible only on District by Zomato for ICW Bengaluru 2025 and ICW Gurugram 2025.
India’s largest cocktail festival, India Cocktail Week 2025 is set to make a comeback for its sixth season. Taking place in four major cities from November to February, the cocktail festival promises to be a fun, inviting, and insightful event filled with informative masterclasses, workshops, as well as enjoyable live performances and obviously, a great selection of cocktails and leading alcohol brands.
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