The aim of this event is simple: it aspires to be the most iconic celebrations of wine in the North of England!

Bacchus wants to bring the uniqueness of a trade event tasting to consumers; get to meet producers, try countless wines, experience new trends in the industry, enjoy masterclasses and, quite simply, have the most amazing time.

The festival is running for one day on Saturday 7th March 2026.

It will run across two sessions; one in the afternoon (11am-3pm) and one in the evening (4pm-8pm).

An iconic event for our city needs an iconic venue. Northern Wine Festival’s home is:

Crypt Hall, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.

This is a ticketed event and your ticket will entitle you to your first 12 wine samples. Additional tasting cards (12 further wines) can be purchased at a reduced rate online. Masterclasses can be added to your day, again at a reduced rate if booked in advance online (further details below). Don’t worry, each session is 4 hrs long so you will have plenty of time to enjoy your 12 samples, a masterclass and even additional samples should you wish.

Of the two sessions you can choose between, each one has 4 ticket levels that are bookable online. Here’s a breakdown so you can book the perfect ticket for your visit.

Standard admission (£35)
This entitles you to entry as well as 12 wines of your choosing from any of the festival’s exhibitors. Upon arrival, you’ll also receive a NWF tote bag which includes your individual branded Bacchus School of Wine tasting glass for the day, your NWF Guide Booklet along with extra goodies.

There are also 3 combi ticket options which are discounted for advanced purchase online. Please note, these options will be available to purchase on the day but without the discount.

Admission + Additional Tasting Card (12 more wines) £60 (£35 + £25)
*additional tasting cards will be £30 on the day

Admission + Masterclass (8 additional wines and expert guidance from Johnathan and Special Guests) £60 (£35 + £25)
*Masterclasses are expected to sell-out ahead of the event. Should there be spaces available tickets will be £30 on the day

Admission + Additional Tasting Card + Masterclass £85 (£35 + £25 + £25)
*a £10 saving compared to purchasing these extras on the day

Please note, should you purchase a Standard Admission ticket only and then wish to add a discounted Tasting Card or a Masterclass at a later stage, this is possible (just not online). Please contact Johnathan directly via nwf@bacchuswinetasting.co.uk with your request and he will amend your booking accordingly. For processing, this must be done before 28th February 2026.

Masterclasses

Fancy a Masterclass during your visit to Northern Wine Festival?

‘This is England’
Your ticket to a deep dive exploration into the world of English wine presented by Johnathan Garry DipWSET along with, special guests, Silvia Cackova (Simpsons Wine Estate, Kent) and Paddy Gaunt (Sandridge Barton, Devon). You’ll enjoy 8 premium English wines from across the South of England (some of which are not available to taste during the main festival and expert guidance from your three hosts.

‘8,000 Years of Wine’

Allow Johnathan and special guests Henry Rymill (Domaine Sainte Rose), Rafael Gorella (BBS) and Olga Torres (MX Wines) to take you on the journey of wine; from it’s very beginnings, right through to the classic styles from the Old World we all know and love to their counterparts from the New World. You’ll also get expert insight into the countries and trends coming online in the future! Enjoy 8 wines that showcase happy accidents, human ingenuity and sheer determination. 

Masterclass Schedule
Session 1 | This is England Masterclass | 11:45 – 12:25* | 14 TICKETS LEFT

Session 2 (afternoon)| ‘8,000 Years of Wine’ | 13:55-14:35* | 10 TICKETS LEFT

Session 2 (evening) | ‘This is England’ | 16:45 – 17:25* | SOLD OUT

‘8,000 Years of Wine’ | 18:10 – 18:50* | 13 TICKETS LEFT

During these times, the Concert Hall will be closed unless you are a Masterclass ticket holder but producers and food vendors stationed here will move to temporary areas in Crypt Hall so you do not miss out.

Each festival session lasts for 4 hours so there is plenty of time to leisurely enjoy the festival itself with your tasting card, enjoy some delicious food and even a Masterclass. Should you feel like you’d have enough time, we reckon there’s even time to enjoy an additional tasting card too with the option to share the wines with your group should you wish.

There’s a lot going on at NFW and it’s been all laid on for your enjoyment. Thank you for being part of NWF ‘26

Bacchus School of Wine is proud to confirm the currently confirmed line-up of 13 knockout producers and distributors from the world of wine.

Shining a spotlight on English wine, Bacchus proudly welcomes the following estates and their representatives:

Simpsons Wine Estate | Kent | Silvia Cackova 

Sandridge Barton | Devon | Paddy Gaunt

Stopham Vineyard | Sussex | Marie Davies 

Digby Fine English | Sussex | Gabby Rondelli

Showcasing Classic Regions from the world of wine, we look forward to the following estates and distributors pouring their delicious wines and sharing their expertise.

Ally Wines | California & North America |  Jennifer Williams-Bulkeley

Barton Brownsdon & Sadler  | Argentina & Chile | Rafael Lijtman Gorella

Domain Sainte Rose  | Languedoc, Southern France| Henry Rymill

Gerrard Seel Wine Merchants | Tuscany, Italy | Jeremy Cowan

ThinK Wine Group | Veneto, Italy | Katherine Jones

Supporting in raising the profile of lesser-known wine regions, Bacchus welcomes with open arms, representatives from the following emerging wine countries:

MX Wines | Mexico | Olga Salazar Torres

Pisano Wines | Uruguay | Bella Mae Lewis (Boutinot Wines)

Kanaan Winery | China | Ming Chen (D&D & Liberty Wine)

Chateau Mercian | Japan |Ming Chen (D&D)

Even more announcements are still to come!

I thank you for your interest and support in bringing this iconic event to Liverpool

Johnathan

Director @ Bacchus School of Wine & Tours & Bacchus Wine Tasting

For the love of wine