Northern Wine Festival returns! After the HUGE success of NWF’s inaugural event, we return even bigger and better (some feat) March 2027! We can’t wait to welcome you back to the iconic Crypt Hall during your choice of one of 2027’s three sessions across Friday 12th and Saturday 13th March 2027.

Session 1 | Friday evening (5pm-9pm).

Session 2 | Saturday afternoon (11 – 3pm)

Session 3 | Saturday Evening (5 – 9pm)

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. 2027 also sees an increase to our Masterclasses offering and a new location in the Cathedral’s private ‘Green Room’. Again, tickets for Masterclasses can also be purchased in advance at a reduced rate (please do bear in mind, all Masterclasses sold out ahead of the festival during 2026).

All NWF sessions are mirror images of each other so simply select your preferred session across Friday and Saturday. The same applies to the Masterclass offerings as all three masterclasses can be booked across each of the festival’s three sessions.

Regardless of the session you choose to book, there are several booking options you may wish to consider:

Standard admission (£35)
As well as admission to the festival you will receive your exclusive NWF tasting card which entitles you to 12 wines. Ypu’ll also receive your branded NWF tasting glass which is yours to keep along with your festival tote bag. You’ll also get your festival brochure to help you decide who to visit and which wines to enjoy!

Level-Up with An Additional NWF Tasting Card (£25 for advanced booking (£30 on the day)

This will entitle you or your group to 12 additional wines. 

Secure Yourself a Masterclass

All Masterclasses sold out during 2026’s NWF. Secure your spot with an advanced booking discount and avoid any disappointment. There are three Masterclasses to choose from (see below).

I Want It All

Take advantage of all the discounts and book your group an additional tasting card to share between you and secure a Masterclass (saving £10pp) 

Tell Me More About Masterclasses

Fancy a Masterclass during your visit to Northern Wine Festival? Come hide away with the festival organiser and a selection of special guests for 45 minutes of the festival in the private Green Room and treat yourself to more wine and treats with a private audience. There are three Masterclass themes to choose from. 

‘The Future of Wine’

Today’s emerging vines create tomorrow’s wine list! 6 Exclusive wines that are not available on pour in the wider festival; all representing the future of wine. Johnathan will introduce the theme and share his thoughts on the future of wine whilst you enjoy the first two wines. You’ll then be joined by two further special guests who will each introduce two wines each.

‘There’s A Bordeaux For Everyone’ 

 Like a phoenix out of the flames, Bordeaux Wine Festival returns to Liverpool but under the NWF banner. If you attended one of the official events previously between 2018-2022, you’ll know how epic they were for the city. In 2027, NWF brings a smaller rendition of this event under the NWF banner. We plan to grow it each year. What’s more, for those lucky enough to secure a Masterclass, you will enjoy 6 exclusive Bordeaux wines not on pour in the wider festival and a private audience with 3 producers who will prove to you why there is a Bordeaux for everybody! 

‘What Is It With Wine & Cheese?’

Why is wine and cheese so dam good together! The festival organiser will introduce this Masterclass and he’ll be joined by his good friend Lee from Crosby Cheese & Charcuterie. With 6 wines and 6 cheeses, they’ll unpick why this combo can’t be reckoned with. The aim will be to share 6 of the most successful wine and cheese pairings the planet has ever seen! A bold but true statement. 

Masterclass Schedule*

*Exact Masterclass timings will be confirmed closer to the event

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

Gerrard Seel Wine Merchants | Germany & Europe | Jeremy Cowan

ThinK Wine Group | Veneto, Italy | Katherine Jones

Terre de Valter | Campania, Southern Italy | Roberto Landi

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)

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