From 26 to 28 September 2026, the Grande Halle de la Villette will host the 22nd edition of Whisky Live Paris. Organised by La Maison du Whisky, this year's edition celebrates a double anniversary: the 70th anniversary of the hosting company and the 10th anniversary of Cocktail Street.
Whisky Live Paris takes place across various immersive themed zones — the Plateau Degustation, France Pavilion, Rhum Gallery, Sake District, Gin Lane, TAG Village, and a redesigned VIP area.
The Plateau Degustation charts a route between Scottish excellence and Japanese icons The France Pavilion makes a comeback, hosting the largest gathering of whiskies and spirits crafted in France Meanwhile, the TAG Village showcases emerging distilleries and brands.
The event will also provide an exclusive preview of Les Anthologistes, the new annual spirits collection by La Maison du Whisky.
The VIP area expands in both size and ambition this year. A dedicated space will mark 200 years of the Old Pulteney distillery from the Scottish Highlands. LMDW exclusives will remain in the spotlight with a tasting tour showcasing the most sought-after gems from Scotland, Japan, France, and the United States. This journey will be further enhanced by a selection from LMDW Singapore.
Finally, an area will be dedicated to the world’s greatest independent bottlers.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of La Maison du Whisky, this edition introduces the Anthology Masterclasses. Reserved exclusively for VIP visitors, these sessions will feature meetings and tastings of rare and vintage bottlings alongside leading figures of the industry.
Before the event even begins, the French edition of the World Drinks Awards — the French Drinks Awards — will reveal its list of the best French spirits on Friday, 25 September, during an opening ceremony ahead of the show's official launch.
Adjacent to the main show is the celebration of a decade of cocktail culture. For this anniversary, Cocktail Street elevates its offering by bringing together liquid creation, a musical lineup, and food.
Public access for Whisky Live Paris is from 1:30pm to 7:00pm across Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, with VIP pass holders able to enter from 12:30pm. For trade professionals, entry is on Monday 28 September from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
More information can be found here.
