Belgium SAKE
FESTIVAL 2026
Belgium Sake Festival 2026 lands at Wolf Food Market Antwerp (Felix Pakhuis) with 250+ sake to taste. Walk around, follow your curiosity, try something unexpected and learn from people who really know their sake. New to sake or already a fan? Grab a tasting ticket and come find your next favourite glass.
Date: 26 & 27 September 2026
Location: Wolf Food Market | ANtwerp
The festival is free. The sake isn’t.
Everyone is welcome to explore Belgium Sake Festival (no entry ticket needed). But if you’re here to discover amazing sake, and we hope you are, you’ll need an Official BSF Tasting Ticket.
Your ticket gets you the official festival glass, your first 2 tasting tokens and access to over 250 sake’s. Ready for another round? Extra tokens are available throughout the festival.
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Ticket
Your Tasting Ticket includes:
✔️ 1 Official BSF Tasting Glass
✔️ 2 Tasting Tokens
✔️ Official Festival Lanyard
✔️ Access to the BSF App
✔️ No extra service fee. We cover the service costs for you.
Want to taste more?
Extra tokens are available before and during the festival.
マスタークラス
Masterclasses
Sake is more than just a drink. Join one of our expert-led masterclasses and discover the stories, traditions and craftsmanship behind every bottle. From beginner-friendly introductions to deep dives into brewing, food pairing and regional styles, there’s a session for every curious mind.
Discover 3 unique stages, each offering a different perspective on the world of sake.
The FREE Live Stage
The Live Stage is the open programme of Belgium Sake Festival. Throughout the weekend, Sake lovers can join free talks, live conversations and accessible sessions about sake, Japanese gastronomy, chocolate and fermentation.
Most sessions are free to attend but for selected sessions, a limited tasting upgrade is available for Sake lovers who want to taste along.
Free to attend (‘tasting upgrade’ required to taste)
Saturday 26 September
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NL & ENG
We verwelkomen Sabine Goethals van Satellite Gourmet, die tijdens deze live podcast verschillende boeiende gasten onder de loep neemt. Ze gaat met hen in gesprek over hun verhaal, vakmanschap en visie, en probeert vooral de passie achter hun werk naar boven te brengen.
Een reeks persoonlijke gesprekken die je live kunt volgen tijdens Belgium Sake Festival.
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🇬🇧 ENG - Free to watch but for tasting, a tasting upgrade is needed
Discover the world of fermentation through three different examples. Learn how time, microbes and craftsmanship create flavour, complexity and umami in food and drink.
Tasting upgrade | €30 incl. VAT -
🇬🇧 EN: Free participation
SAKE CHURCH. Let yourself be converted into a sake believer.
Sake Priest Joris Vermeer transforms our Live Stage into the only Sake Church in the world.
During his conversion sessions, he introduces the basics of sake in an accessible and entertaining way: What is sake, how is it brewed, and what makes this Japanese drink so unique?
His mission? To convert everyone into a true sake believer.
Join this free masterclass, follow the light, and go in peace as a sake believer to explore the rest of the festival.
Praise Sake. 🍶🙏
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🇬🇧 ENG - Free to watch but for tasting a tasting upgrade is needed
Discover the world of fermentation through three different examples. Learn how time, microbes and craftsmanship create flavour, complexity and umami in food and drink.
Tasting upgrade | €30 incl. VAT -
🇧🇪 NL - Gratis om mee te volgen. Wie ook wil proeven, kan een tasting upgrade aankopen.
Een verrassende introductie tot de combinatie van sake en chocolade. Je leert hoe aroma, zoetheid, bitterheid, textuur en umami samenkomen in unieke pairings tussen Japanse sake en Belgische chocolade.
Gratis deel te nemen voor te proeven is een tasting upgrade noodzakelijk
Tasting upgrade | €15 incl. VAT -
🇧🇪 NL: Gratis deelname
SAKE CHURCH. Laat u bekeren tot sake gelovige.
Sake Priester Joris Vermeer tovert onze Live Stage om tot de enige Sake Kerk ter wereld.
Tijdens zijn conversion sessions brengt hij de basis van sake op een toegankelijke en onderhoudende manier: Wat is sake, hoe wordt het gebrouwen en wat maakt deze Japanse drank zo uniek?
Zijn missie? Iedereen bekeren tot sake gelovige.
Volg deze gratis masterclass, volg het licht en ga in vrede verder als sake gelovige op het festival.
Praise Sake. 🍶🙏.
Sunday 27 September
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NL & ENG
We verwelkomen Sabine Goethals van Satellite Gourmet, die tijdens deze live podcast verschillende boeiende gasten onder de loep neemt. Ze gaat met hen in gesprek over hun verhaal, vakmanschap en visie, en probeert vooral de passie achter hun werk naar boven te brengen.
Een reeks persoonlijke gesprekken die je live kunt volgen tijdens Belgium Sake Festival.
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🇬🇧 ENG - Free to watch but for tasting a tasting upgrade is needed
Discover the world of fermentation through three different examples. Learn how time, microbes and craftsmanship create flavour, complexity and umami in food and drink.
Tasting upgrade | €30 incl. VAT -
🇬🇧 EN: Free participation
SAKE CHURCH. Let yourself be converted into a sake believer.
Sake Priest Joris Vermeer transforms our Live Stage into the only Sake Church in the world.
During his conversion sessions, he introduces the basics of sake in an accessible and entertaining way: What is sake, how is it brewed, and what makes this Japanese drink so unique?
His mission? To convert everyone into a true sake believer.
Join this free masterclass, follow the light, and go in peace as a sake believer to explore the rest of the festival.
Praise Sake. 🍶🙏
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🇬🇧 ENG - Free to watch but for tasting a tasting upgrade is needed
Discover the world of fermentation through three different examples. Learn how time, microbes and craftsmanship create flavour, complexity and umami in food and drink.
Tasting upgrade | €30 incl. VAT -
🇧🇪 NL - Gratis deel te nemen voor te proeven is een tasting upgrade noodzakelijk
Een verrassende introductie tot de combinatie van sake en chocolade. Je leert hoe aroma, zoetheid, bitterheid, textuur en umami samenkomen in unieke pairings tussen Japanse sake en Belgische chocolade.
Tasting upgrade | €15 incl. VAT -
🇧🇪 NL: Gratis deelname
SAKE CHURCH. Laat u bekeren tot sake gelovige.
Sake Priester Joris Vermeer tovert onze Live Stage om tot de enige Sake Kerk ter wereld.
Tijdens zijn conversion sessions brengt hij de basis van sake op een toegankelijke en onderhoudende manier: Wat is sake, hoe wordt het gebrouwen en wat maakt deze Japanse drank zo uniek?
Zijn missie? Iedereen bekeren tot sake gelovige.
Volg deze gratis masterclass, volg het licht en ga in vrede verder als sake gelovige op het festival.
Praise Sake. 🍶🙏.
The Masterclass Room
The Masterclass Room is where sake lovers, curious beginners and professionals can dive deeper into the world of sake.
Throughout the weekend, we host small-group masterclasses guided by sake educators, importers, sommeliers and specialists. Each session focuses on a specific theme, from sake styles and Japanese regions to sparkling sake, cocktails and craft sake.
Limited seats available (tasting ticket required)
Saturday 26 September
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👤 Tomoo Oda, Toji of Sake de Bordeaux
Eng
🍶 Taste 3 sakes from Sake de Bordeaux and learn more about European sake.€39
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👤 Yuri Gotoh ( Otemba )
🇬🇧 ENG
🍶 Taste 5 regional sake of Otemba
€49SOLD OUT
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👤 The Brand Ambassador Mika from The House of Suntory
🇬🇧 ENG
🍸 Enjoy at the end of the Masterclass your favorite Japanese Haku Cocktail.€25
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Sunday 27 September
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👤 Tomoo Oda, Toji of Sake de Bordeaux
Eng
🍶 Taste 3 sakes from Sake de Bordeaux and learn more about European sake.€39
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👤 Yuri Gotoh ( Otemba )
🇬🇧 ENG
🍶 Taste 5 regional sake of Otemba
€49
the Chef’s table
The Chef’s Table is the most exclusive tasting programme of Belgium Sake Festival.
Expect intimate seated sessions where sake meets premium gastronomy: caviar, cheese, bluefin tuna, wine battles and refined food pairings. Each experience is hosted by chefs, sommeliers, importers or specialists, with a limited number of seats to keep the tasting personal and focused.
Limited seats available (tasting ticket required)
Saturday 26 September
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👤 Annabelle Maes ( Kaori )
🇧🇪 NL🥂 Proef 3 premium sakes, gecombineerd met 3 premium kaviaar soorten van Imperial Heritage Caviar.
€79
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👤 Peter Kuypers (Kanpai)
🇧🇪 NL
🧀 Proef 5 artisanale kazen met 5 gepairde sakes van Kanpai
€72 -
👤 Lisa Galle, Tom Christiaens ( OhMySaké )
🇧🇪 NL
🍽️ 5-gangen menu met zorgvuldige samengestelde sake- en wijn pairing€135
Sunday 27 September
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👤 Annabelle Maes ( Kaori )
🇧🇪 NL🥂 Proef 3 premium sakes, gecombineerd met 3 premium kaviaar soorten van Imperial Heritage Caviar.
€79 (Early Bird: -5%)
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👤 Peter Kuypers (Kanpai)
🇧🇪 NL
🧀 Proef 5 artisanale kazen met 5 gepairde sakes van Kanpai
€72 (Early Bird: -5%) -
👤 Brand Ambassador Mika of the House of Suntory
🇬🇧 ENG
The House of Suntory brings out some of its finest whiskies for an intimate, limited tasting. Guided personally by Brand Ambassador Mika, discover the craftsmanship, elegance and beauty behind exceptional Japanese whisky.Limited seats. Exceptional pours. Front-row access.
€45
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👤 Lisa Galle, Tom Christiaens ( OhMySaké )
🇧🇪 NL
🍽️ 5-gangen menu met zorgvuldige samengestelde sake- en wijn pairing€135
について
F*ck Sake… Wait, Actually, Try It.
Think sake is just warm rice wine? Think again. Belgium Sake Festival 2026 is your chance to discover 250+ sake from Japan and beyond. Crisp, fruity, sparkling, rich, funky - you’ll probably find a style you never knew existed. Wander between tasting booths, chat with passionate sake people and simply drink what looks interesting. No experience required, just curiosity.
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Meet the sake booths
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Otemba
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Oh MY SAKE!
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SAKE.NL
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SAKE BASE
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HEILIG HART BROUWERIJ
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KANPAI
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KAORI
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LAND OF SAKé
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SAKETEN SRL
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HOPSAKé
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The house of suntory
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TITULUS
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SHINSHU-SAKE
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KUZE SAKE
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SAKE SIP
DAY1
SATURDAY
26 SEPTEMBER
12:00 - 21:00
部分的な情報
When & Where
DAY2
Sunday
27 SEPTEMBER
12:00 - 20:00
WOLF FOODMARKET | FELIX PAKHUIS
GODEFRIDUSKAAI 30
2000 ANTWERP
芸術
Where Art Meets Sake
TANAKA
Artisanal japanese hagi ware
Bells of gion
Japanese art & antiques, culture & language
Zenzen japan
Authentic Japan Journeys
Satellite gourmet
food podcast
よくある質問
FAQ
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✔️ 1 Official BSF Tasting Glass
✔️ 2 Tasting Tokens
✔️ Official Festival Lanyard
✔️ Access to the BSF App
✔️ 5% Discount on Masterclasses
✔️ Priority Access to Masterclass Reservations
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Absolutely. You’re very welcome to join the masterclasses on your own. Many guests attend solo, and it’s a great way to meet other sake lovers while discovering something new.
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Q-parking: Q-Parking Godefriuskaai, Zeevaartstraat 11 2000 Antwerpen
Parking Indigo: Parking Montevideo, Montevideostraat 23, 2000 Antwerpen
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Entrance is free if you just want to walk around, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy the festival vibe. To taste the best sakes in the world, you’ll need a tasting ticket.
Some masterclasses are free to attend, but if you want to taste sakes you can do this with tokens.
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Your BSF Tasting Ticket already includes 2 tasting tokesn and your official Belgium Sake Festival tasting glass, allowing you to taste all participating sakes throughout the festival. This glass is specially designed to enhance the purity and elegance of sake.
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Prices vary between 3 - 15 euros for a tasting glass that you purchase with tokens.
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There will be around 14 importers with more than 250 different sakes to taste.
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There is a drinks bar in WOLF foodmarket that also serves soft drinks, mocktails and beer.
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Yes, there is enough space to park your bicycle around the Felix Pakhuis
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You can find these on this website a few days before the festival.
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Hai! For sure, you even get a free token too if you purchase tokens.
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Of course you can! Unless you can store all those memories only in your brain!
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Yes of course....
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Yes, ask the chefs in the WOLF foodmarket! They are happy to guide you.
See you at Belgium Sake Festival?
More than 250 sake, inspiring masterclasses and a weekend full of great food, great people and even better drinks. We’d love to welcome you to Wolf Food Market Antwerp.
Free festival access. A tasting ticket is required to taste sake.
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