Great Wine Capitals

Wine Growth Summit (Wine Communicators of Australia)
2026-06-25 08:00 - 17:00 UTC

Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers
2026-07-01 - 2026-07-31

Douro & Porto Wine Festival
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-04
The magic of the Douro returns with one of the most iconic summer experiences: the Douro & Porto Wine Festival is officially scheduled for July 3 and 4, 2026, at Porto Comercial de Cambres, in Lamego.
📅 Dates: July 3 & 4, 2026📍 Location: Porto Comercial de Cambres – Lamego🎟️ Tickets: To be announced soon🔊 Music | Wine | Gastronomy
Following the success of the 4th edition in 2025, which brought together thousands of people for a unique celebration among the vineyards and along the banks of the Douro River, the festival promises to return even stronger in 2026, with major national and international artists, exceptional wine tastings, and gastronomic experiences by renowned chefs.
✨ Set against a breathtaking natural backdrop overlooking Peso da Régua, the festival has established itself as a landmark event in Portugal, attracting visitors from across the country and beyond to celebrate the very best of the Douro’s wine and music culture.
🔗 More information, artist announcements, and ticket sales will be revealed in the coming months.

Maxime Herkunft Rheinhessen Open
2026-07-04 - 2026-07-05
Winery hopping with shuttle service: discover numerous wineries, meet the winemakers, and taste a wide range of Rheinhessen wines.

Alive Taste'26
2026-07-06 17:00 - 22:00
40 wine producers from various Portuguese wine regions and 25 creative chefs presenting unique creations. The interaction and networking between producers, chefs, hotel directors, restaurant entrepreneurs, and academic and institutional entities is undoubtedly one of the highlights of this event.

Experience Wine at the Wißberg
2026-07-11
Wine hiking event from the foot of the Wißberg to the plateau, featuring local wines, food stations, vineyard views, and the historic Kreuzkapelle.

Nibelungen Festival Worms
2026-07-17 - 2026-08-02
Open-air theatre performances of The Song of the Nibelungs staged in front of the dramatically illuminated Imperial Cathedral of Worms.

Winter Reds (Adelaide Hills)
2026-07-24 - 2026-07-26

Nackenheim Wine Festival in the Cheerful Vineyard
2026-07-24 - 2026-07-27
Traditional wine festival held in the historic village center and vineyards, featuring local winemakers, regional food, live music on two stages, and a festive atmosphere.

Da Capo Alzey
2026-07-30
Open-air festival held in the courtyard of Alzey Castle, presenting a diverse program of music and comedy with renowned artists.

Wine & Gastronomy Expo
2026-08-01 17:00 - 2026-08-02 03:00
🔥🍷 VALPARAÍSO COMES ALIVE WITH EXPOVINO #24! 🍷🔥
On Saturday, August 1, we’re back BIGGER, BOLDER, AND MORE VIBRANT than ever.
More wine, more music, more celebration… Are you ready? 😏

Cerro de Sabores
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-09
Two days of culinary experiences in Valparaíso. Food trucks, a seafood pavilion, local wines, live-fire grilling, and the region’s finest producers—all set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.

Wine ENG 2026 (Winery Engineering Association Ltd)
2026-08-12 08:30 - 2026-08-13 23:00

Calici di Stelle in Bardolino (Lake Garda, Verona): two evenings of wine, live music and street food at Guerrieri Rizzardi winery
2026-08-13 19:00 - 22:30
Calici di Stelle (“Goblets of Stars“) is one of Italy’s most popular summer wine events – organised by Movimento Turismo del Vino – taking place between late July and mid-August (around August 10th, the Night of San Lorenzo) to coincide with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
Celebrate “Calici di Stelle” at the historic Guerrieri Rizzardi estate in Bardolino (owner of Rambaldi Apartments – Global Winner 2026 | category Accomodation), a different way to experience wine on Lake Garda and enjoy a relaxed, convivial evening of fine wine, live music, and street food in the winery’s beautiful gardens.
Guests will enjoy a multilingual guided tour of the cellars to discover the estate’s history, along with a welcome fried snack and two glasses of Guerrieri Rizzardi wine. Throughout the night, additional local food and wine pairings can be purchased from the on-site food truck, and the wine shop will remain open for direct purchases. A special highlight of the evening will be an interactive collective toast, where three lucky participants will be drawn to win a discount card.

Key Details

Dates: Friday, July 24 & Thursday, August 13, 2026 (7:00 PM – 10:30 PM).

Location: Guerrieri Rizzardi – Strada Campazzi, 2, Bardolino (Verona).

Price: €25.00 per person.

Reservations are mandatory and can be made through their website (www.guerrieri-rizzardi.it/it/catalogo-esperienze/), by emailing visite@guerrieri-rizzardi.it, or by calling +39 045 7210028.
Photo credits: Guerrieri Rizzardi.

Cafeyna - Coffee Fest
2026-08-15 - 2026-08-16
The 8th edition of #Cafeyna is officially happening, and we’re returning to the city where it all began! 😍
Valparaíso welcomes us on August 15–16 at the Cruise Terminal 🛳️

Valparaíso International Jazz Festival
2026-08-17 - 2026-08-22
The 11th Valparaíso International Jazz Festival will take place from August 17 to 22, 2026, offering six days of concerts, gatherings, and open activities in public spaces and venues throughout the port city.

Fish Eye Fest Valparaíso
2026-08-19 - 2026-09-04
A celebration of film, activities and creativity for children and youth.

Jazz & Joy Worms
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23
An open-air music festival featuring jazz, soul, swing, pop, and rock across four stages, complemented by regional food and local wines.

Harxheim Wine Courtyard Festival
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23
Annual wine festival where local winemakers open their courtyards, offering a wide range of wines and regional food in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere.

Best Empanada Contest Valparaíso
2026-08-23 08:00 - 2026-08-31 17:00
Bakeries, traditional bakeries, and local eateries compete to earn the title of the Best Empanada in Valparaíso.

Mainz Wine Market
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-30
Annual wine market in Mainz City Park with nearly 100 winemakers, strolling wine tastings, an artists’ market, live music, and regional specialties.

Burgberg Under Vibes
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-30
Wine festival on the Burgberg hosted by young Ingelheim winemakers, featuring selected wines, sparkling wine, and a family program on Sunday.

Bingen Winegrowers’ Festival
2026-08-28 - 2026-09-07
Eleven-day wine festival featuring local wines, daily live music, fireworks, a wine parade, tastings, regional food, and a fairground along the Rhine.

Firefighter Uphill Challenge
2026-08-29 - 2026-08-30
At the Valparaíso Firefighter Uphill Challenge, you’ll experience the city like never before. As you make your way through Valparaíso’s streets, hills, and scenic viewpoints, you’ll get a firsthand sense of the physical effort that the city’s firefighters undertake every day to respond whenever the community calls.

Art Biennial Valparaíso
2026-09-01 08:00 - 2027-02-28 17:00
A national and international visual arts event

Port Wine Day
2026-09-10 10:00 - 19:00
To celebrate Port Wine Day, the Institute of Douro and Port Wines (IVDP, IP) is opening the doors of its historic building, right in the heart of Porto, for an Open Day of free experiences, designed for those who love to discover, taste, and feel the very best Portugal has to offer.
From 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, the IVDP, IP will transform into a meeting point between tradition and modernity, in a relaxed atmosphere open to everyone — the curious, wine lovers, or simply urban explorers.

Aotearoa Chardonnay Symposium
2026-09-17 08:00 - 2026-09-18 17:00

Wine & Sparkling Wine Terrace at the Alzey Winemakers’ Festival
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-22
Five-day city-wide wine festival featuring selected regional wines, live music, and food, with the wine and sparkling wine terrace as the central tasting area.

Ingelheim Red Wine Festival
2026-09-26 - 2026-10-04
Nine-day wine festival showcasing Ingelheim’s red wines, live music, regional food, and tastings in the historic setting of the Burgkirche.

Lagunillas Heritage Festival
2026-10-03
A traditional festival featuring local cuisine, folk music, artisan crafts, and family-friendly activities
