Quick Facts
- What: Drink Las Vegas, inaugural food, cocktail, and wine festival
- When: September 24–27, 2026
- Where: ARIA, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Park MGM
- Tickets: On sale now at drinklasvegas.com
- Worth knowing: Ticketholders must be 21+; hotel rooms can be reserved through MGM Resorts
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Reserve — from $44,120The Chef Roster
Wolfgang Puck at Spago. Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Tom Colicchio. Masaharu Morimoto. Michael Mina. Roy Choi. Mary Sue Milliken. Those are the veterans.
Then there‘s a second wave: Tiffany Derry (Top Chef alumna, MasterChef judge), Maneet Chauhan (James Beard winner, Food Network), Eric Adjepong, Karen Akunowicz, and Paul Carmichael, whose Kabawa was called the number one restaurant in New York’s East Village by the New York Times.
The cocktail side: Christine Kim of Service Bar, which made North America's 50 Best Bars. Meaghan Dorman of Raines Law Room and Dear Irving. Lynnette Marrero. Jeremy Barrett of Lemon, Frank Maldonado of Employees Only. For wine, four Master Sommeliers are involved, including Michaël Engelmann and Jason Smith, who formerly ran global wine strategy for MGM Resorts.
The Schedule
Four days, multiple price levels. Large tasting parties, intimate chef dinners, cocktail masterclasses, industry panels, and brand activations.
The Opening Night Party is at the ARIA Yucca Pool. “24K: Caviar & The Classics” is at The Pinky Ring by Bruno Mars inside Bellagio. “In the Mix: Music Meets Mixology” runs at On The Record at Park MGM. Seated lunches include CARBONE Riviera and Spago. Dinners include a spirit-aged steak and cocktail pairing at Westoria inside The Cosmopolitan.
The James Beard Foundation is hosting “A Night of Excellence” at the ARIA Yucca Pool.
A21, the agency producing the event, has run the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival and Pebble Beach Food & Wine. A portion of proceeds benefits Keep Memory Alive, which funds research and treatment for brain disorders at Cleveland Clinic Nevada.
Additional talent is still to be announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Drink Las Vegas take place?
Drink Las Vegas runs September 24–27, 2026.
Where can I buy tickets for Drink Las Vegas?
Tickets are on sale now at drinklasvegas.com. MGM Resorts hotel reservations for the event dates can also be made through mgmresorts.com.
What venues are part of Drink Las Vegas?
The festival spans more than 30 venues inside ARIA Resort & Casino, Bellagio Resort & Casino, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and Park MGM.
Is there an age requirement for Drink Las Vegas?
Yes. All ticketholders must be 21 or older to attend.
What types of experiences does Drink Las Vegas include?
The programming includes large tasting parties, seated chef dinners, cocktail masterclasses, wine seminars, industry panels, and brand activations across multiple MGM properties. Specific events range from an Opening Night Party at the ARIA Yucca Pool to intimate dinners at venues like Blossom and Westoria inside The Cosmopolitan.
Event Information
ARIA, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Park MGM
MGM Resorts International
- Thu, Sep 24, 2026 – Sun, Sep 27, 2026
3730 S Las Vegas Blvd • Las Vegas, NV 89158 View map →
