Thursday, 16 April – 03.00 pm

Cider Tour

Tour to Kelterei Walther including guided tour and tasting.

Thursday, 16 April – 07.30 pm
Bornheimer Ratskeller

Txotx Dinner

The guest of honour of Cider World Frankfurt 2026 invites to a Txotx, the classic Basque cellar tasting with traditional menu.

More information soon !

Friday, 17 April – 09.30 am
Astor Film Lounge MyZeil

Cider World Forum

Learn with the best! Experience five lectures on topics relevant to the cider scene.

Line up

• Basque Country – Sagardoaren Lurraldea
  Heritage of Sagardoa
• Daniel Emerson – Vicepresident AICV
  European Cider Market
• Thomas Digervold – Bergen Bobler
  Marketing of Wine & Cider
• Jennie Dorsey – American Cider Association
  Best Practice of Food Pairing
• New Research on Yeasts

Friday, 17 April – 01.30 pm
Astor Film Lounge MyZeil

Cider World Preview

Sneak preview tasting with all products submitted for the award. The excitement is building ahead of the award ceremony!

Friday, 17 April – 03.00 pm
Astor Film Lounge MyZeil

Cider World Award

Welcome by patron Bernhard Grieb, Frankfurt Economic Development

Presentation of the 9^thCider World Awards, the Cider World Medals 2026 and the Cider Star of the Year.

Saturday, 18 April
Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten

Cider World Expo

18^th International Frankfurt Cider Fair

The world’s leading trade fair for apple wine, cider, cidre & co. In the exclusive setting of the Palmengarten Gesellschaftshaus, professionals and connoisseurs taste the best products the cider world has to offer.

12.00 pm – Opening of Cider World Expo
12.30 pm – Tasting for professionals
02.30 pm – Tasting for public
07.00 pm – End

Saturday, 18 April – 03.30 pm
Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten

Cider World Masterclass

Best of Cider World. Experience a unique tasting session hosted by Gabe Cook, The Ciderologist from England. Gabe’s discoveries will be served and tasted in a professional atmosphere.