Mumbai Gears Up For India Cocktail Week 2026: Workshops, Top Bartenders And More Announced 

Mumbaikars, get ready to witness India’s biggest cocktail festival right in your city. Yes, India Cocktail Week 2026 (ICW) is coming back to Mumbai for its sixth edition, and we cannot keep calm. This edition will be held at Jio World Garden on February 28 and March 1, 2026. The upcoming event in Mumbai is all about celebrating the immersive world of mixology, bringing alive a fun fusion of creative cocktails, unforgettable vibes, and expert bartenders. The event is not just about drinks; it’s going to be a vibrant playground of flavors, art, music, and fun workshops. Here’s all you must know about this super amazing festival. 

India Cocktail Week 2026 In Mumbai

India Cocktail Week 2026 promises to be a fully immersive, energy-packed edition, bringing together the nation’s top cocktail connoisseurs, globally acclaimed bartenders, vibrant music, and creative workshops. From bar takeovers and hands-on mixology masterclasses to electrifying performances and unmissable tasting sessions, the event is set to offer more innovation, creativity, and loads of fun than ever before. 

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ICW 2026: Dates, Timings, and More

Dates: India Cocktail Week Mumbai 2026 is slated for the upcoming weekend of February 28 and March 1, 2026

Timings: The festivities for India Cocktail Week will commence each day at 2 pm and continue till the night. 

Venue: The venue for this event is Jio World Garden in Bandra Kurla Complex. 

The reason behind choosing this venue is that it guarantees ample space. Yes, the event will need a lot of space for elaborate installations, brand kiosks, music stages, and workshops. The venue also offers an open-air setting with vibrant décor to match the creatively spirited, playful core of the festival.

Address: No 3 & 4, Jio Garden Public Gate, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai

How To Reach: 

• By Airport: It is about a 30-minute drive from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
• By Metro: The closest metro station is Bandra Kurla Complex Metro Station (Aqua Line).  
• By Train: The closest train stations are Bandra, Kurla, and Santacruz, all about a 10-20 minute drive from the garden.
• By Bus: From early morning till 9 at night, the BEST buses operate routes to BKC. The closest bus stops include Bank of Baroda. 

Tickets: The ticket booking and prices are yet to go live. Check HERE

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What To Expect: Workshops, Mixology, And More

India Cocktail Week 2026 is all set to transform the venue into a complete cocktail haven. It will feature immersive bar experiences, a variety of food and art installations, as well as live music throughout two evenings. 

There will be over 25+ spirit brands that will be setting up tasting counters, which will be elaborate and have their own pop-up concepts and some amazing signature drinks for you to try. The names might include Don Julio, Absolut, Bombay Sapphire, Bacardi, Grey Goose and more. 

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No matter if you are a cocktail connoisseur or someone new to exploring it, there will be many drinks that you can personalise and try. Moreover, you might also get a chance to interact with the local and global bartending talent. 

To serve people’s recently growing taste for cocktails, they will also host The Cocktail Village. It will host international bar takeovers by renowned names from Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025. These collaborations will surely help the Indian audience to connect and know more about the world-class bartending talents across the globe.  

Workshops

This is a list of workshops that have generally a part of this event since 2019. The exact workshop names and timings are yet to be confirmed. 

• Classic Cocktails 101: You can learn the history and method of preparing timeless cocktails such as the Martini, Mojito, and Old-Fashioned.
• The Art of Mixology: You can learn advanced bartending techniques. This includes garnishing, the use of unique ingredients, and presentation skills.
• Spirit-Focused: You can explore different spirits like gin, tequila, whiskey, mezcal, and rum through tastings and cocktail-making. 
• Low and No-Alcohol Cocktails: You can learn to craft alcoholic drinks that have low or no ABV for the upcoming generation looking for such options. 

Artists To Perform

For now, the only confirmed artist on Zomato’s District page is Peter Cat Recording Co. Peter Cat Recording Co. is a genre-blending Indian band from Delhi. It is known for mixing jazz, cabaret, and psychedelic sounds in its unique style. The band was founded in 2009 by Suryakant Sawhney. It has steadily grown its fan following with immersive live performances across India and abroad with its unbeatable talent. 

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You can expect performances by leading electronic artists, indie bands, and DJs, with genres ranging from electronic, funk, indie-pop, to house. Acts like Anyasa, Rivo, When Chai Met Toast, Nightmares On Wax, and Teho have been a part of the previous editions.  This year, the festival is expected to exceed or match the previous lineups. 

Attendees can look forward to vibrant evening sets that keep the energy high and the atmosphere festive until late each night.

Summing Up

The sixth edition of India Cocktail Week Mumbai is surely going to be a standout and a must-visit event. Why? Well, because we are sure it will be a spectacular, sensory-driven weekend that brings together the very best of spirits, flavor, art, and music. So do not miss it!