Great Wine Capitals

Summer in the City
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-16
Open-air concerts at Mainz’s most beautiful locations featuring top national and international artists, including Foreigner and Nina Chuba.

Bingen Swings – International Jazz Festival
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14
Three days of jazz, funk, soul, and pop on four stages with over 20 national and international acts in the heart of the Rhine city.

Wine Presentation at the Red Slope
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-13
Tasting event featuring wines and sparkling wines from the renowned Red Slope vineyards, with regional food offerings and cashless payment at all wine stands.

St. Alban’s Festival Bodenheim
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-08
Wine festival with Rheinhessen-certified quality featuring wines from 15 local wineries, regional food, and live music along the historic festival street with views over vineyards and the Rhine terrace.

Auction Napa Valley
2026-06-04 08:00 - 2026-06-06 17:00 UTC
Auction Weekend is back and better than ever!
Let’s celebrate every piece of the mosaic that is Napa Valley: spectacular hospitality, delicious food and extraordinary wines from acclaimed winemakers, all taking place among the scenic beauty of the Napa Valley wine region.
Proceeds from the weekend’s festivities go towards funding youth mental health programming in Napa Valley.

Festival La Onda by BottleRock
2026-05-30 10:00 - 2026-05-31 22:00
May 30 – May 31, 2026

Qué viva la música latina!
Featuring 2 days of the best in Latin live music, cuisine, and beverages, taking place in the heart of the City of Napa at the Napa Valley Expo.
There’s so much beyond the music at La Onda! You can relax in the spa, head to the dance club, throw on some headphones and dance at the silent disco – all while enjoying local and regional Latin cuisine and specialty beverages that will keep you fueled all weekend long!

BottleRock Music Festival
2026-05-22 10:00 - 2026-05-24 22:00
Featuring 3 days of the best in live music, wine, food, and brew, BottleRock Napa Valley returns May 22–24 with rocking headliners like Green Day, Justin Timberlake and Noah Kahan. More than 75 bands will perform on its outdoor music stages over Memorial Day weekend.
4 Music Stages and 1 Culinary Stage feature the world’s best music artists and chefs. Local wineries and restaurants top off the experience with the best in food and wine, held in the City of Napa at the Napa Valley Expo.

RheinRadeln Rheinhessen
2026-05-17
A popular cycling event covering 25 km along the Rhine, inviting visitors to enjoy spring outdoors on scenic routes between vineyards and river landscapes.

Asics Runaway Hawke's Bay Marathon
2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00
Take in the best highlights of the region, with flat easy running through local cycle trails, quiet country roads, passing vineyards and orchards. Finish at the impressive Elephant Hill winery where you can celebrate your efforts in style.

Clare Valley Gourmet
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-18

Night of Seduction Bingen
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-16
Early-summer wine festival on the Rochusberg featuring award-winning Bingen wines, live music, illuminated vineyards, and panoramic views over the Rhine.

Great Wine Capitals Executive Business Program
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-26

Tasting Australia
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-17

Spring Wine Festival at the Winzerkeller Ingelheim
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-10
Season-opening wine festival featuring Ingelheim wines, regional food, live music, and a relaxed open-air atmosphere at the Winzerkeller garden.

Scheu Time Alzey
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-10
Wine festival dedicated to the Scheurebe grape variety, featuring award ceremonies, tastings of winning wines, regional food, and live music around the Alzey Stadthalle.

The Vintners' Saturday
2026-05-02 12:00 - 20:00
THE VINTNERS’ SATURDAY, an event organized by the Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers (FIVI), will take place in Verona on May 2nd. The event is designed to introduce the public and enthusiasts to the regional realities FIVI members. This single-day event will be held at the Verona Chamber of Commerce from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
What to expect: 25 local producers will present their wines, offering tastings and telling their characteristics and secrets, to bring visitors closer to the richness of Veronese wines. A guest delegation with 2 wineries will also be present. The entrance fee includes unlimited tastings of all the wines on display. During the event a Masterclass (30 years of Amarone: 2012 to 1995) will be available by reservation to delve into the peculiarities of some wines and discover the world of FIVI.

Chardonnay May (Adelaide Hills)
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31

Napa Valley StreamFest
2026-04-23 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00
A Groundbreaking Celebration of ‘Streamertainment’
Napa Valley StreamFest celebrates storytelling through multiple platforms, and brings together industry trailblazers and emerging voices, giving attendees the chance to engage with cutting-edge content.
The four-day event is pioneering a new type of festival to celebrate podcasts, series, films and social content, and will host panels, parties, screenings, and discussions, with Napa Valley wineries and renowned entertainment venues as its backdrop.

Trullo in Flames
2026-04-18 14:00
Wine hiking event through the vineyards of Flonheim with tasting stations along the route. Finish at the Trullo with food, wine, and a nighttime illumination of the landmark.

Vinitaly (58th Edition)The International Wine and Spirits Exhibition.
2026-04-12 - 2026-04-15
The global business event for wine professionals, buyers, and producers is held in Verona, Italy. It showcases wines and spirits from all over the world, with a strong focus on Italian labels.

Norwood Food and Wine Festival
2026-04-12

Casablanca Valley's 2026 Harvest Season Festival
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-12
The Casablanca Valley’s Harvest Season Festival will take place on April 11th & 12th.

Vinitaly and the City
2026-04-10 09:00 - 2026-04-12 23:30
The Vinitaly “Off-Show” for Wine Lovers – This event brings the Vinitaly experience to the historic center of Verona (Piazza dei Signori, etc.). It is dedicated to the public, offering tastings, music, and cultural happenings.

Coonawarra After Dark
2026-04-01

XV Foro de Enoturismo de Rioja Alavesa (Rioja Alavesa Wine Tourism Forum)
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-28

ICVG Conference - International Council for the Study of Virus of the Grapevine
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-27 17:00
The conference in Napier (23–27 March) is the 21st conference of the International Council for the Study of Virus and Virus-Like Diseases of the Grapevine commonly known as ICVG.
The scientific program allows scientists and the Aotearoa New Zealand winegrape industry to gain new knowledge from recent research on grapevine viruses and other such as phytoplasmas. On Thursday there is a full day field trip to vineyards that are managing leafroll disease, a field trial of GLRaV-3 variants on four grapevine cultivars and a wine tasting. The conference dinner held in the historic Mission Estate gives an opportunity to relax, enjoy local wine and food and to meet each other on a more social basis.

There are attendees from 14 countries within the continents of Europe and Asia (Hungary, Switzerland, Turkey, France, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Russian Federation), North and South Americas (Canada, USA, Chile) and the Pacific (Japan, Australia and New Zealand).

Blended Art & Wine
2026-03-22 12:00 - 16:00
BLENDED returns to Havelock North in March 2026, bringing together local artists, wineries, and hospitality for an afternoon of creativity, flavour, and connection.
Stroll down Treachers Lane and discover pop-up art displays and live painting, alongside Hawke’s Bay’s finest wine, food, and music. It’s a celebration of local talent and the perfect way to spend one of the last Sundays of summer.
Enjoy art in the open air, taste wines from some of Hawke’s Bay’s top producers, and unwind with delicious bites and live entertainment throughout the day.
This year’s participating local venues include:
Giants Public House (with Gina’s Kitchen), The Loading Ramp, Rose & Shamrock Village Inn, Bellatino’s Food Lovers Market and Smith & Sheth.
Lots more wineries, vendors and entertainment to be announced.
Pre-purchase your glass & tokens to skip the queue and get straight to the fun. Walk-up sales will be available on the day, if not sold out prior.
Ticketing options are: Free entry event

National Wine Harvest Festival Main Celebration
2026-03-07 20:00 - 23:30
Known as the “Acto Central,” this spectacular event combines music, dance, and visual artistry to honor the region’s winemaking tradition. Thousands gather to witness a vibrant stage performance featuring hundreds of artists, culminating in the election and coronation of the National Harvest Queen. The show ends with an impressive fireworks display that lights up the night sky, symbolizing the pride and joy of Mendoza’s wine culture.

Black Barn Vineyards Summer Concert series
2026-03-07 17:00 - 22:00
Enjoy the summer concert series at Black Barn Vineyards award-winning amphitheatre.

Saturday 7 March: Bic Runga

Bostock Wines Polo Event
2026-03-07 12:00 - 22:00
A weekend of polo and wine in a beautiful setting at the Bostock Grounds.
Experience the excitement of fast‑paced polo as New Zealand polo teams compete in action‑packed matches. Polo games are free to attend, making it the perfect Hawke’s Bay day out.
Saturday 7 March | 6.00pm – Bostock Cocktail Party
As the sun sets over the historic Bostock Wines estate, join us for an evening celebration featuring delicious canapés and a cash bar serving premium Bostock wines and cocktails
Tickets: $60.
Limited door sales available
An exciting weekend of polo, wine, and celebration—don’t miss it
