Great Wine Capitals

Wine Growth Summit - Wine Communicators of Australia
2026-06-25

Mainz Johannis Night
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-22
The largest folk festival in the region, held over four days in June, spanning from the Rhine riverbank (Adenauerufer) through Kaisertor, Fischtorplatz, Market Square, Ludwigsstraße, to Schillerplatz.

Osthofen Wine Mile
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-21
City-center wine festival with local winemakers, live music on multiple stages, and a varied supporting program.

2026 South Australian Tourism Conference
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-17

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.

Cantine Aperte (Open Cellars) 2026 Bardolino | Wine Tasting Lake Garda
2026-05-31 11:00 - 17:00
“Cantine Aperte 2026” the event promoted by Movimento Turismo del Vino, is back again this year. In one of the most enchanting times of the year, when Lake Garda lights up with summer colors and the hills come alive with scents and activities, Bardolino is also preparing to welcome visitors seeking authentic local experiences. Among the leading participants in the initiative, the winery Guerrieri Rizzardi, Global Best Of Wine Tourism 2026, will host a day on Sunday, May 31st designed to discover wine as an expression of landscape, culture, and conviviality.

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
