Sake Meguri 2026 returns to Singapore with 20-plus Japanese breweries

Sake.sg will host Sake Meguri 2026 in Singapore this July, bringing more than 20 master brewers, over 200 sake labels and three tasting sessions to Sands Expo & Convention Centre. The event adds a VIP session, limited-time discounts and event-only perks as interest in premium Japanese food and drink grows.

Why it matters: - Sake Meguri 2026 packs a wide range of Japanese sake experiences into one weekend in Singapore. - The event gives attendees rare access to more than 20 master brewers, hundreds of labels and event-only pricing without traveling across Japan. - Sake.sg is positioning the festival as a high-value entry point for both first-time tasters and serious sake fans.

What happened: - Sake Meguri 2026 returns this July for the fourth edition of Grand Sake Meguri. - The event is organized by Sake.sg. - The festival will be held at the Peony Junior Ballroom, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, for the first time at that venue. - The event spans three curated sessions and is expected to draw more than 1,000 attendees across the weekend. - The lineup includes more than 20 master brewers from Japan and over 200 premium sake labels. - The festival will feature an Exclusive VIP Session on Friday, 24 July 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. - General Admission sessions are set for Saturday, 25 July 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The details: - Guests can sample and buy premium sake while meeting brewers directly. - The 2026 brewery list includes Katsuyama from Miyagi Prefecture. - Crowd favorite Umenoyado is returning this year. - Other featured Japanese brands include Choya Umeshu, Kirishima Shuzo and Hakkaisan Brewery. - Event-only promotional prices will reach up to 60% off selected bottles. - The festival will again include the Surprise Box. - Attendees who spend at least $200 during the event will enter a lucky draw for prizes. - The grand prize is a premium yacht experience from MS Eternity valued at up to $3,000. - Every attendee will receive a deluxe goodie bag worth over $400. - The goodie bag includes small sake bottles and vouchers to Japanese restaurants including Sen-ryo, Uoharu and The CHOYA Ginza Bar. - Registered Sake.sg members who spend $500 or more in a single transaction will receive one complimentary VIP Session ticket. - Members who spend $250 or more can buy up to two VIP Session tickets at a special rate of $49.90 each. - VIP Session ticket holders will also receive a $10 Grab voucher. - Tickets are available while stocks last at the event ticketing page.

Between the lines: - Sake Meguri is leaning on experience, exclusivity and retail value to stand out in Singapore’s food-and-drink calendar. - The expanded brewery lineup and new VIP format suggest the organizers are targeting both collectors seeking rare labels and casual visitors looking for a guided introduction. - The event also reflects rising demand in Singapore for premium Japanese cuisine and cultural experiences.

What's next: - Ticket sales continue ahead of the July event. - Visitors will be able to choose between the VIP session and two General Admission time slots. - Sake.sg says the format is designed to deepen appreciation for sake craftsmanship, heritage and regional variety.

The bottom line: - Sake Meguri 2026 aims to turn one weekend in Singapore into a condensed tour of Japan’s sake scene, with tastings, brewer access and bundled perks at the center of the pitch.