EVENTS
Opening · Festival · Closing
Cocktail X Opening 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 14:00–18:00 Uhr
📍 M'Uniqo Rooftop Terrace · Andaz München Schwabinger Tor
The Event
The exclusive opening of Cocktail X Festival 2026 – daydrinking on one of Munich's most beautiful rooftop terraces. Drinks & canapés included, live DJ and professional content. Limited to 180 guests.
Programme
- Drinks included
- Canapés included
- Live DJ · Rooftop Summer Vibes
- Exclusive access · 180 guests
Tickets
Ticket
€59
Drinks & canapés incl.
The opening has taken place
The Grammys of the German bar scene.
Closing & Award Night
500 guests. Two award ceremonies. Red carpet. All-inclusive until the last toast.
📅 Sunday, May 31, 2026 · 19:00–23:00 Uhr · 📍 Brenner Operngrill, Max-Joseph-Platz 5, München
Date
31.05.2026
Guests
500
Dresscode
Black Tie
Location
Brenner Operngrill
Top 30 Best Bars Germany
Germany's only live ranking ceremony: 30 bars are honoured in front of 500 invited bar professionals. Once a year. Exclusive to the Closing Gala.
Cocktail X Awards – You decide.
Throughout the 18 festival days, all Cocktail X Passport holders rate the bars live via the app. Three awards, voted by the guests themselves: Best Cocktail · Best Service · Best Bar Overall. Crowned live at the Closing Gala – every passport holder gets a vote.
What's included
Red Carpet Welcome
Arrive in style.
All-Inclusive Drinks
Curated spirits & cocktail selection, mixed by Germany's top bartenders.
3-Course Menu
From the Brenner kitchen, Mediterranean.
Midnight Snack
For those who stay.
Top 30 Best Bars Award
Live ceremony.
Cocktail X Awards
Live ceremony: Best Cocktail · Best Service · Best Bar.
Live Music & DJ Set
Late into the night.
Networking
500 bar professionals, restaurateurs & 20 lifestyle influencers (4M reach).
Photo Wall & Social Content
Your night, your content.
Tickets
Ticket
€89
Few left · Next price: €99
Next Price
€99
Final tickets
Limited to 500 seats
FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
May 13, 2026 · 17:00
Festival Start
The official start of Cocktail X Festival 2026. All participating bars open their doors – 18 days of cocktail culture begins.
📍 60+ Bars in ganz München
May 13–May 30, 2026 · ab 17:00
Festival Days
60+ bars, 18 days, 1 ticket: Discover the signature cocktails of München's best bars – for just €6 per drink.
📍 60+ Bars in ganz München
May 31, 2026 · 19:00
Closing & Award Night
500 guests. Two award ceremonies. Red carpet. All-inclusive until the last toast.
📍 Brenner Operngrill, Max-Joseph-Platz 5, München
Get the festival ticket and join all 18 days.
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