Manchester Whisky Festival 2026

If you haven’t been to one of our festivals before you are in for a treat! If you have then you know what to expect and we look forward to seeing you again! You’ll get to sample the best home-grown whiskies from Scotland and England, as well as all corners of the globe. Simply approach any of the exhibitors stands, ask politely for a dram and you shall receive a tasty glass of whisky (it really is that simple!). Every exhibitor knows their whiskies inside out and it’s well worth taking advantage of this knowledge. Sessions and tickets We deliberately set specific session times so the festival doesn’t get overcrowded, meaning you can sip and swallow at your own pace. We deliberately set specific session times so the festival doesn’t get overcrowded, meaning you can sip and swallow at your own pace. Friday 16th October 2026 6pm - 9.30pm Saturday 17th October 2026 1st Session: 12pm - 3.30pm 2nd Session: 5.30pm - 9pm A full session ticket includes; Entry to one session, Friday 6pm-9.30pm, Saturday 12pm-3.30pm or 5.30pm-9pm (select which above) Glencairn tasting glass ALL WHISKIES SAMPLED IN MAIN HALL (not including 'The Dream Dram Table' drams) Festival Masterclasses Watch this space for updates. We are hopeful to have a few brilliant classes to look forward to. The Festival Shop As always well will have a retail shop, in the show, and Tom will be on hand to help with any bottle or tasting pack requirements! One or two exhibitors are retailing directly from their stands, so look out for these. Exhibitors… Check website for details. The boring bit Please, please ensure you buy tickets for the right session. We set strict limits on the number of tickets for each session so visitors can enjoy their whisky at their own pace. We are unable to swap tickets on the day. But, we’re mostly all human, so if you do buy the wrong session by accident, email [email protected] as soon as possible and we’ll do our best to sort out the muddle. Be Nice! We do not tolerate gender, racial or any kind abuse, potentially offensive clothing or behaviour. We reserve the right to refuse entry and remove any offenders. Just be a kind human! Please note: ‘last pour’ is always 15 minutes prior to the session end time. This is non-negotiable! All attendees must be 21 or over – photo ID may be required. This venue does have disabled access via an appropriate ramp and/or lift. If in doubt or you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]