SAKE-CON '26

Join Us for an Enchanting Journey into Japanese Craft Sake
Step into an intimate weekend where Japanese craftsmanship meets New York’s energy. Taste premium sake from 30+ breweries, discover new favorites, and immerse yourself in a night filled with flavor, culture, and music.
Details: https://www.upstairsnyc.org/sakecon-nyc-2026
Event Highlights
▪️The Collection — 30+ breweries from Japan and the United States, each hand-selected for craft, character, and story.
▪️Super Premium Tasting — Rare labels almost never poured by the glass. Available to VIP & VVIP guests only.
▪️The Pairings — Chef-curated sushi, seasonal bites, A5 Kagoshima wagyu, and Kochi Crown Melon samplings and more.
▪️Master Tasting Class — An intimate guided session with Timothy Sullivan, Sake Samurai and America's foremost sake educator. Available to VVIP guests only.
▪️Master Calligraphy — Have renowned artist Seicho inscribe your complimentary sake glass. Add-on service available.
▪️Wagashi Workshop — Hands-on Japanese confectionery making. Complimentary for VIP guests. First come, first served.
▪️Live TAO DJ Set & Signature Sake Cocktails — One weekend only, where Japanese brewing tradition meets New York's most iconic nightlife.
▪️Japanese Marketplace — Curated artisan vendors.
More to come!
This is more than an event, it's a journey through the heart of sake culture and a treasure trove of Japanese delights. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for an experience like no other.

There's more to come! We've got additional surprises up our sleeves.