RUMFEST 2026 : TRADE, HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL DAY. MON 19th OCTOBER 12 - 5pm

The World's longest running Rum festival is back for it's 20th year with THE WORLD'S leading Rum experts ready to share their knowledge. Welcome to RumFest 2026 – Trade, Hospitality & Travel Day! ( TRADE ONLY ) Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of rum at RumFest 2026, the 20th Anniversary of the UK's premier rum festival. Join us on Monday 19th October 2026, from 12:00pm–5:00pm, at the Mercure London Suite Conference Centre, 47 Lillie Road, London SW6 1UD, for a vibrant day dedicated to the world of rum. Network with leading figures from the drinks industry, meet producers from around the globe, sample 300+ exceptional rums, and discover the latest trends shaping the rum category. Whether you're in hospitality, retail, distribution, media, or tourism, RumFest is where the global rum community comes together. In association with Sandals Resorts and Visit Barbados, we're proud to welcome the travel & tourism industry as an integral part of this year's event. Rum travel has become an essential part of The Rum Experience—from iconic distillery tours and authentic Caribbean cuisine to the people, culture, and destinations that make every rum-producing island unique. Discover how rum and tourism work hand in hand to create unforgettable visitor experiences. Join us as we celebrate 20 years of RumFest with an afternoon of discovery, networking, education, and exceptional rum from around the world. We look forward to welcoming you. This event is strictly for trade professionals only and is not open to the general public.