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Sotheby's Launches Inaugural New York NIGHTCAP Wine & Spirits Festival

festival-fair · 2026-08-14

Sotheby's will debut the first New York edition of NIGHTCAP, a global Wine & Spirits festival, from 17–19 September at The Breuer, its global headquarters. The event follows the festival's initial staging in Hong Kong earlier this year and is part of Sotheby's expanding international Wine & Spirits strategy. NIGHTCAP will feature educational tastings, exclusive collector dinners, and headline auctions, designed to appeal to both seasoned collectors and a new generation of enthusiasts. New York was chosen as the venue due to its status as one of Sotheby's key wine hubs, hosting its auction and retail operations. The launch underscores the strength and diversity of Sotheby's Wine & Spirits community and arrives amid significant momentum for the sector.

Key facts

  • Sotheby's will launch the inaugural New York edition of NIGHTCAP in September.
  • The festival takes place from 17–19 September at The Breuer, Sotheby's global headquarters.
  • NIGHTCAP is a global Wine & Spirits festival celebrating collecting, connoisseurship, gastronomy, and luxury.
  • The festival includes educational tasting experiences, exclusive collector dinners, and headline auctions.
  • NIGHTCAP debuted in Hong Kong earlier this year.
  • New York is one of Sotheby's most important wine hubs, hosting its auction and retail businesses.
  • The launch reflects the continued strength, diversity, and international reach of Sotheby's Wine & Spirits community.
  • The event comes at a moment of significant momentum for the wine and spirits sector.

Entities

Institutions

  • Sotheby's

Locations

  • New York
  • United States
  • Hong Kong
  • China

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