Fizz Feast 2026 Edinburgh: Tickets & Wine Tastings
Fizz Feast 2026 Edinburgh: sparkling wine, food and festive shopping
Fancy finding a new favourite fizz before the Christmas celebrations begin? Fizz Feast 2026 brings Champagne, sparkling wine and artisan food to The Edinburgh Academy on Saturday 28 November, with two tasting sessions and a programme of guided masterclasses.
Now in its tenth year, the Wine Events Scotland event offers the chance to explore sparkling wines from around the world, chat to producers and experts, and pick up a few festive purchases along the way. If your idea of Christmas shopping involves something tasty and a glass of bubbles, this could be one for the diary. It marks the start of the festive season for us (Here is a link to one of our previous visits)
When and where is Fizz Feast 2026?
Fizz Feast takes place on Saturday 28 November 2026 at The Edinburgh Academy, 48 Henderson Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5BL.
There are two separately ticketed sessions:
| Session | Time | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon | Noon–3pm | £32 |
| Late afternoon and evening | 4pm–7pm | £35 |
Choose the session you want to attend when booking. If you are adding a masterclass, you will also need an admission ticket for the session in which it takes place.
Click here to book a masterclass and your admission ticket for Fizz Feast 2026
What to expect at this Edinburgh sparkling wine event
Exhibitors will be spread across two halls, bringing together sparkling wine tastings and artisan food producers.
It is a chance to compare different bottles, ask questions and hear from people who know the wines and food inside out. You might arrive with Champagne in mind and leave with a different sparkling discovery on your Christmas shopping list.
There will also be opportunities to buy from exhibitors and take advantage of offers on the day. For anyone looking for food and wine gifts in Edinburgh, it adds a little tasting and conversation to the festive shopping trip.
Fizz Feast 2026 masterclasses
Four half-hour masterclasses are scheduled across the two sessions. Each costs £15 per person, plus a listed 38p ticket service fee, in addition to the appropriate event admission ticket.
Each masterclass includes an additional RIEDEL Champagne flute to take home, valued at £15.
Experience the House of Taittinger
12.30pm–1pm | Listed as sold out
Taittinger Family Brand Ambassador Ben Lynskey will lead a tasting of three Champagnes, finishing with Comtes de Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2014.
For Champagne enthusiasts, the appeal is the opportunity to taste the wines side by side and hear more about the house behind them. This masterclass is currently listed as sold out.
Sparkling Secrets: Surprises & Classics from Around the World
1.30pm–2pm | Listed for booking
Diana Thompson of Wine Events Scotland will introduce a selection of less familiar sparkling wines, with stories behind the bottles.
If you enjoy trying something beyond your usual order, this is the session to consider. The focus is on discovering different sparkling styles and finding a few surprises along the way.
A Sparkling Transatlantic Journey
4.30pm–5pm | Listed as sold out
Mark O’Bryen MW will explore Taittinger’s estates in England and California through a tasting featuring Domaine Evremond, Domaine Carneros Sparkling 2021 and Le Rêve 2015.
The line-up offers a chance to compare English and Californian sparkling wines through their connection to the Champagne house. This masterclass is currently listed as sold out.
Prosecco with Provenance
5.30pm–6pm | Listed for booking
Sabrina Bisiani of family-owned Casa Gheller will travel from Italy to introduce the producer’s Prosecco styles, including Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.
Based in Nogarè di Crocetta del Montello, close to the Prosecco hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, Casa Gheller brings a sense of place to the tasting. It is an opportunity for anyone interested in a Prosecco masterclass in Edinburgh to explore the differences between the wines.
A festive day out for food and wine lovers
With sparkling wine, artisan food and the chance to meet producers, Fizz Feast offers a sociable way to start the festive season.
You could use the afternoon to investigate bottles for Christmas dinner, browse for presents or simply learn more about what is in your glass. The combination of tasting and shopping makes it particularly appealing if you enjoy choosing gifts with a story behind them.
How to book Fizz Feast 2026 tickets
Tickets are available through Wine Events Scotland’s official Fizz Feast booking page.
Main event tickets are £32 for noon–3pm and £35 for 4pm–7pm. Masterclasses are booked separately and require admission to the corresponding event session.
Booking status checked on 7 November 2026: the 12.30pm Taittinger and 4.30pm transatlantic masterclasses were listed as sold out. The 1.30pm Sparkling Secrets and 5.30pm Prosecco masterclasses were listed for booking. Fizz Friday, on 27 November, was also listed as sold out. Availability may change.
Fizz Feast Edinburgh FAQs
How much are Fizz Feast 2026 tickets?
Tickets cost £32 for the noon–3pm session or £35 for the 4pm–7pm session on Saturday 28 November. Masterclasses cost an additional £15 each, plus a listed 38p service fee.
Where is Fizz Feast held?
The event takes place at The Edinburgh Academy, 48 Henderson Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5BL.
Do masterclass tickets include entry to Fizz Feast?
You need a separate admission ticket for the Fizz Feast session in which your chosen masterclass takes place.
Can you buy Christmas gifts at Fizz Feast?
There are opportunities to buy from exhibitors and pick up offers on the day, alongside sparkling wine tastings and artisan food. We have previously stocked up on Tobermory Fish Co Ltd and Isle of Mull Cheese
