Top 10 Best Wine Festivals 2026

The biennial Fête le Vin transforms Bordeaux's riverfront into a 2-kilometer tasting trail with over 80 appellations pouring along the Garonne, attended by 500,000 visitors.

The world's largest wine trade fair draws 4,000+ exhibitors and 100,000 trade visitors to Verona, making it the definitive marketplace for Italian wine globally.

Argentina's Fiesta de la Vendimia is a week-long Malbec-fueled celebration culminating in a spectacular open-air show with fireworks, folk dance, and the crowning of the Harvest Queen.

The Cape Winelands' premier event showcases South Africa's extraordinary Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, and emerging cool-climate varietals against the backdrop of stunning mountain vineyards.

The most glamorous charity wine auction in the world raises tens of millions annually, with rare lots fetching six figures and the who's who of California wine in attendance.

The Rheingau Musik Festival pairs world-class Riesling tastings with classical concerts in historic estates and monasteries along the Rhine, blending culture and wine seamlessly.

Australia's premier wine event spans three weeks, featuring the famous World's Longest Lunch and deep-dive masterclasses into Barossa Shiraz, Hunter Valley Semillon, and beyond.

Portugal's UNESCO-listed Douro Valley hosts tastings amid terraced vineyards cascading down to the river, celebrating Port wine and the region's emerging dry red revolution.

New Zealand's oldest wine festival showcases the Sauvignon Blanc capital of the world with 40+ wineries pouring in the vineyard setting that put Kiwi wine on the global map.