For many, champagne conjures images of corks popping at black-tie galas or New Year’s countdowns. But a new festival is set to prove there’s far more to this French sparkling wine than bubbles and parties. Champagniac, which debuts from 8-9 November 2025 at Jewel Changi Airport, aims to reshape how we think about champagne.
Held at the Jewel Changi Experience Studio, with the iconic Rain Vortex glimmering just beyond its glass facade, Champagniac is a two-day celebration designed to bring the Champagne region to Singapore’s doorstep.
Over four sessions (two each day), festival-goers can explore more than 100 labels, sip through curated tasting trails, attend masterclasses, and pair their pours with gourmet bites. Each ticket also comes with a sleek SKLO Evolution 125R glass worth S$35, which you can use for your tastings then bring home.
The idea for Champagniac bubbles up from Yeo Xi Yang (pictured above), founder of Convivial, Southeast Asia’s first Champagne-focused bar which opened two years ago. For Yeo, the festival is the culmination of a long-time dream. “Singapore has beer festivals, sake festivals, and whisky festivals, why not one for champagne?” he says.
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Having seen the demand for champagne spike in the past few years, he is confident that this is something that consumers want. In his personal observation of wine drinkers, they were no longer just having one bottle of champagne to “start the evening”, but were increasingly having up to three or four bottles through the course of their dinners.
“It’s a delicious drink, great for our climate, super versatile with all kinds of cuisine, and I find that we are realising how suited it is to pop open a chilled champagne, regardless of it being an occasion or not,” he reasons.
Still, accessibility is key for the festival. That is why, for Champagniac, regular tickets are priced at only S$88 for early birds and S$98 after. Tickets include unlimited tastings of core range champagnes from participating houses.
For those looking to go a little deeper, VIP passes (S$168 per person or S$288 for two) offer lounge access, priority entry to masterclasses, and an exclusive festival tote bag. And for collectors or the simply curious, a token system will unlock additional pours from premium and rare bottles featured across the weekend.
Yeo promises something for everyone, whether you’re exploring champagne for the first time or hunting down a producer you’ve never seen before. “We want to see people who are champagne-curious and are open-minded to try the range and breadth that this singular wine region has to offer,” he says.
Adds Yeo, “We will feature stalwart producers of champagne that have existed 400 years ago, alongside artisanal grower producers who are starting out and making their first or second ever vintage, and everyone in between. I am highly confident that seasoned drinkers also have many selections they could look forward to.”
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Among the highlights for Yeo are two wineries, Champagne Hautbois and Moutard, which will make their Singapore debut at the festival and won’t be available for retail purchase afterward.
But he refrains from recommending just one champagne to take the spotlight. “Try plenty, ask questions to the friendly vendors, and figure out a style that you personally enjoy. There’s no one-size-fits-all, and that’s why we have over 100 champagnes available for tasting!”
This democratic spirit, of offering “champagne for the people”, is the essence of Champagniac and is what sets this festival apart from other similar outfits.
It is also not lost on Yeo that the festival is taking place at a time when Singapore’s dining and drinking scene could use some optimism. “Singapore could really use a champagne festival,” he muses. “Less mulling over the doom and gloom and let’s intentionally create reasons to have a great time together.”
He’s already planning future editions. “Next year, one of my goals is to bring a band made up of champagne vignerons, and have them jam here at Champagniac.”
Until then, Champagniac’s inaugural edition is set to bring the sparkle to Singapore’s November drinks calendar, as an effervescent reminder that champagne isn’t just for special occasions, but for anyone who enjoys life with a little fizz.
Head to Champagniac’s website for more info and ticketing details. The festival will be held 8-9 November 2025 at the Changi Experience Studio, Level 4 Jewel Changi Airport, 76 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666.
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