DRINK LAS VEGAS TO HONOR WORLD-CLASS MIXOLOGISTS AND CELEBRATED CHEFS | News
Bellagio, ARIA, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Park MGM will be the ultimate playground to enjoy and soak up this fall with the debut of Drink Las Vegas from September 24 to 27. Hosted by MGM Resorts International, in partnership with acclaimed experiential events company a21 and sports management agency PRP, the first beverage and spirits festival will span four luxury resorts in the center of the Strip with a program designed to entertain, educate and engage.
“DRINK Las Vegas is all about celebrating the innovators and leaders moving the beverage world forward,” said Ryan Abboushi, President of Entertainment, MGM Resorts. “We’re bringing together incredible talent – from global beverage visionaries to chefs who truly celebrate the craft – to spark conversations, share ideas and spotlight the creativity happening in this space. We’re excited to shine a spotlight on cocktail culture in a big way, and there’s no better place to do that than at our Las Vegas resorts.”
DRINK Las Vegas offers more than 50 dynamic events in multiple locations, designed for beverage and food lovers at all levels to explore the balance, craftsmanship and synergy between drink and food. The event will bring together renowned chefs, mixologists, sommeliers, celebrities and top industry voices to celebrate modern beverage culture through educational sessions, tasting experiences and brand showcases, while serving as an international stage for innovation and setting a new standard for how beverage culture is celebrated.
Highlights of the festival include:
An energetic Opening Night Experience
Signature Tastings featuring leading wine, spirits and beverage brands alongside curated, chef-driven culinary moments
Intimate dining experiences with renowned chef cuisines combined with expert mixology
Signature cocktail events highlighting cutting-edge cocktail culture
Education sessions, panels and masterclass seminars led by industry leaders
Speakeasy Takeovers with unexpected pop-ups and late night experiences throughout the city
VIP and Premium experiences with increased access, exclusive programming and curated moments
“Where else but Las Vegas,” says Brett Friedman, CEO and founder of a21. “Together with our partners at MGM, we identified that the beverage industry has an insatiable demand for a premium-focused libation initiative that combines an industry and trade emphasis with a consumer fusion to enjoy.”
Additional details, including ticket sales, experiences, room packages, talent announcements and more, will be announced soon. For more information, visit drinklasvegas.com and follow us on Instagram at @drinklasvegas.
