Gin enthusiasts, industry professionals, and cocktail lovers around the globe have a new reason to raise a glass this summer. The inaugural World Gin Week is officially set to take place from June 13 to June 20, 2026, celebrating the rich history, unmatched versatility, and vibrant culture of one of the world’s most beloved spirits.

Organizers have announced that the festival’s debut edition will feature 43 top-tier bars spanning 10 countries across five continents, making it a truly global celebration. Tickets and complete event details are now available on the official ticketing platform at wgw.ticketspice.com/worldginweekcom.

World Gin Week is the brainchild of two prominent figures in the spirits industry: co-founders Philip Duff and Karl Finegan. Duff, a globally renowned spirits expert, has teamed up with Finegan, the owner of New York City’s acclaimed bar The Ivory Peacock. Boasting a staggering collection of 1,200 gins—one of the largest selections anywhere on earth—The Ivory Peacock will serve as a central hub for many of the week’s marquee events.

Throughout the week-long festival, attendees can expect an unparalleled lineup of masterclasses, tastings, and educational seminars led by industry luminaries. Featured speakers and experts include legendary cocktail pioneer Dale DeGroff, world-class bartender Steve Schneider (Sip & Guzzle), and noted gin authorities and owners like Simon Ford (Fords Gin) and Natasha Bahrami (Ginworld).

Among the festival’s most anticipated highlights is a historic, two-night residency by Kwãnt Mayfair, one of London’s—and the world’s—leading bars. Taking place on Sunday, June 14, and Monday, June 15, the residency will bring master bartender Erik Lorincz to The Ivory Peacock. Lorincz, the owner of Kwãnt, former Head Bartender of the historic Savoy London, and a former World Class Bartender of the Year, will be behind the bar alongside fellow drink slinger Francesco Cercato.

Guests booking a slot for this exclusive residency will be treated to a custom menu of Kwãnt cocktails created specifically for World Gin Week. The avant-garde cocktail menu includes:

• Mineral: Bluecoat Gin, Olive Oil, White Chocolate, Apple, Verjus
• Sea: Bluecoat Gin, Langoustine Distillate, Fino Sherry, Cocchi Americano, Sea Oil
• Piney: Bluecoat Gin, Douglas Fir Resin, Seasn Light, Vermouth
• Ashy: Ocho Blanco Tequila, Binchotan Coconut Butter, Tomato Water, Miso, Suze
• Smoky: Elijah Craig Bourbon, Poached Pear, Hay Vermouth, Fino Sherry, Tio Pepe, Oak Tincture

To complement the drinks, the experience features substantial passed appetizers from Kwãnt’s culinary repertoire, including their legendary Japanese Waffle, Broccoli Tacos, and Beef Cheek Tacos. Tickets include unlimited cocktails from the exclusive menu for the duration of the selected time slot.

The Kwãnt Mayfair Residency will be hosted at The Ivory Peacock (38 West 26th St., New York City) with the following session times available:

• Sunday, June 14: 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and 7:00 PM
• Monday, June 15: 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8:00 PM

With 43 bars participating worldwide and an array of high-profile events scheduled throughout the week, World Gin Week 2026 is poised to become a landmark annual fixture on the international drinks calendar. Due to limited capacity for the residency and seminars, organizers encourage attendees to secure their tickets early via wgw.ticketspice.com/worldginweekcom.