Sydney Sake Festival 2026

About Sydney Sake Festival

• 80+ Japanese sake stalls by Australian distributors and Japanese sake breweries directly from Japan

• 400+ sake tastings on site for participants (over 18s patrons)

• 400+ sake available for purchase on site (takeaway only)

• Sake-ware (pottery), artisan Japanese ceramics and products for sale

• Sake 101 seminars and food pairing sessions

• A variety of Japanese Street Food available for purchase

Venue, Date and Time

• Venue: Overseas Passenger Terminal, 130 Argyle St, The Rocks, NSW 2000

• Date and Time: 

• Friday 11 September 2026, 5:00pm-9:00pm

• Saturday 12 September 2026, 11:00am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-8:00pm

• Sunday 13 September 2026, 11:00am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-8:00pm

Tickets

• Early Bird: $69 per person (Applies to first 200 tickets each session)

• General Admission: $79 per person

• Aged under 18 are free with responsible adults (No tasting or drinking of alcohol is allowed)

Tickets include

• A 4-hour tasting session

• Tasting sake cup to take home

• Sake brewers from Japan and local wholesalers to meet

• 400+ sake to taste for free (for 18+ ticketed patrons)

• A variety of Fruit Liqueurs and Spirits to taste (for 18+ ticketed patrons)

• Sake available for purchase on site (for takeaway only)

• Diverse and delicious food and food products from local restaurants and producers available for purchase

• Exquisite Japanese Products available for take home purchase

• Access to a variety of seminars and food pairing sessions

Responsible Service of Alcohol practices will be observed.

The event liquor license requires that the pouring of all alcohol must cease 30 minutes prior to the end of each session.

Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions and Refund Policy before purchasing tickets. You are deemed to have agreed to them at the time of purchase. Please note that children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.