SAKECON to Host Intimate Sake Weekend at Sake no Hana
Step into an intimate weekend where ancient craftsmanship meets modern flavor and indulge in a curated tasting of premium Japanese sake.
SAKECON Spring 2026
Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Sake no Hana – 145 Bowery (between Grand and Broome Streets)
Admission: $85 - $185
30+ Breweries. 50+ Sake. One Extraordinary Weekend in NYC.
Step into an intimate weekend where ancient craftsmanship meets modern flavor and indulge in a curated tasting of premium Japanese sake.
This isn’t just a sake event — it’s a cultural voyage through the spirit of Japan. From delicate aromas to bold umami notes, let your taste buds travel across centuries of tradition and innovation.
What Tickets Include
Sake and sake cocktail tastings of your choice
Parings with small bite
Original sake glass
Entry to all entertainment, food vendors, and artisan marketplace
Event Highlights
The Collection — More than 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 and VVIP guests only)
The Pairings — Chef-curated sushi, seasonal bites, A5 Kagoshima wagyu, 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 and Signature Sake Cocktails — One weekend only, where Japanese brewing tradition meets New York's most iconic nightlife
Japanese Marketplace — Curated artisan vendors
Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets range from General Admission to VVIP. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Upstairs NYC’s website.
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