The capital hosts a new edition of Madrid Cocktail Week from September 25 to October 4, featuring over 50 cocktail bars and a focus on non-alcoholic or low-alcohol cocktails, a growing trend among young people.
The cocktail scene in Madrid is gearing up for its major annual event. Madrid Cocktail Week returns from September 25 to October 4 with the participation of more than 50 cocktail bars from the capital. The festival, organised by Neodrinks, will turn Madrid into the epicentre of contemporary mixology for ten days, with experiences, pairings, and meetings for both professionals and enthusiasts.
The 2026 edition arrives at a time of expansion in the sector in the capital, which has established itself as one of the most active hubs in Europe for craft cocktails. The opening of new venues and the sophistication of menus have placed Madrid on the international mixology map.
The 'No-Low Alcohol' trend takes centre stage
One of the major innovations of this edition is the prominence of the No-Low Alcohol movement. The demand for non-alcoholic or low-alcohol cocktails is particularly growing among young audiences, who seek to take care of themselves without giving up the social experience of cocktail culture.
César Ramírez, director of Madrid Cocktail Week, has noted that young people want cocktails with the same level of creativity, complexity, and aesthetics as traditional cocktails, but without alcohol. Bars have responded with offerings that include fermented drinks, botanicals, non-alcoholic spirits, and infusions.
Madrid, the capital of European mixology
The city has consolidated a diverse scene where craft cocktail bars, hotel bars, speakeasies, and restaurants with their own liquid menus coexist. Madrid Cocktail Week will be an opportunity to discover the latest trends and techniques from national and international bartenders.
For the locals, the festival offers the chance to enjoy exclusive cocktails at special prices throughout the ten days. Additionally, there will be activities such as tastings, workshops, and pairings at participating cocktail bars. The full programme will be announced in the coming weeks, but expectations are high.
The cocktail sector in Madrid is experiencing a sweet moment: it is no longer just about drinking, but about living a complete experience. Presentation, technique, product, and atmosphere combine in every drink. And everything points to this edition of Cocktail Week being a perfect showcase to demonstrate it.
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