Returning once again across three cities, the Australian Sake Festival 2027 is bringing back the Japanese sake, food and culture that long-time festival fans know and love – while welcoming first-time visitors to step through a new door into the world of Japan.

This year, tickets are going on sale earlier, giving you more time to plan ahead and secure your spot without the last-minute rush.

Once again, the festival will bring together an exciting selection of sake breweries, Japanese food, cultural experiences and opportunities to discover something new. Whether you already know your junmai from your daiginjo, or you’re tasting sake for the very first time, there will be something waiting for you.

Come sip, taste, discover and experience Japan, right here in Australia.

Early Bird Tickets Now Available

A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available across all three cities. Plan ahead and secure your spot early to take advantage of discounted ticket prices before they sell out!

Tickets can be purchased here at: https://sake-festival.com.au/tickets/

What to Expect at Australian Sake Festival 2027

Visitors can look forward to:

• A diverse selection of sake from Japanese breweries and Australian exhibitors, bringing together sake producers, importers and industry specialists for visitors to discover a wide range of regional styles, flavours and brewing traditions.
• A wide range of Japanese food and cultural product stalls which showcase different aspects of Japanese culture. 
• Sake tastings seminars and sessions to learn more about sake varieties and how to appreciate different flavour profiles. 

2027 Festival Locations and Dates 

Brisbane Sake Festival

Friday 7 May – Sunday 9 May 2027

John Reid Pavilion, Brisbane Showgrounds

Melbourne Sake Festival

Saturday 3 July – Sunday 4 July 2027

Royal Exhibition Building

Sydney Sake Festival

Friday 10 September – Sunday 12 September 2027

Overseas Passenger Terminal