Great Wine Capitals

Wine Paris 2026
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-11
The international wine expo that’s shaping the industry
This year’s refreshed format hosts Wine Paris, Be Spirits Paris and Be No Paris as three co-events at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, for professionals to target wine and spirits, as well as no-alcohol alternatives in their own dedicated, yet complementary spaces.
Wine Paris 2026 is empowering a community of forward-thinking brands and experts to shape the future of the industry.

16th International Conference of the Academy of Wine Business Research
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-06

Amarone Opera Prima
2026-01-31 16:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00 UTC
The most important event dedicated to Amarone della Valpolicella is scheduled to take place in Verona on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Gallerie Mercatali of Veronafiere. A unique opportunity to discover and taste the 2021 vintage of Amarone della Valpolicella, along with a selected vintage presented by each producer. This event is is an academic and sensory exploration of the appassimento technique – the unique process of drying grapes on bamboo racks for months to concentrate sugar, tannins, and soul. The tastings will be accompanied by delicious culinary offerings inspired by local tradition.

Cellar Door Fest
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01

Yountville International Short Film Festival
2026-01-29 08:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00 UTC
Celebrate cinema January 29–February 1, 2026, with world-class short films and exclusive wine events hosted by Yountville wineries. The festival takes place in Yountville, located in the heart of Napa Valley, a world-renowned destination celebrated for its exceptional wines, culinary excellence, and vibrant arts scene. Set against the valley’s scenic vineyards and charming town centers, the location offers an intimate and inspiring backdrop for a celebration of cinema. Guests can enjoy film screenings alongside curated wine experiences from Yountville wineries, making the festival a uniquely Napa Valley event.

Agrovina Martigny Switzerland
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-29
The international event for all professionals in the fields of oenology, viticulture and arboriculture.

Global Wine Tourism Report 2025: First Full Presentation Webinar
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Paris)
A full presentation of the Global Wine Tourism Report 2025 is offered in a dedicated webinar – the first opportunity for the international wine tourism community to explore the complete results of this landmark study. As the most comprehensive global survey ever conducted in the field, with input from 1,310 wineries across 47 countries, the report provides an unprecedented overview of the current state of wine tourism and the trends shaping its future.

Napa Lighted Art Festival
2026-01-17 17:00 - 2026-02-15 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Bring the family and experience the magic of lighted art at the 2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival!
The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a celebration of creative arts, technology and lights, and supports innovative techniques using light and light technologies as a growing art medium.
This walkable outdoor experience is FREE in Downtown Napa featuring 15 lighted art installations for 5 weeks from January 17 – February 15, 2026. Projection artwork will be displayed on three iconic downtown buildings for the first 9 nights of the festival.

Bridge Pa Wine Festival
2026-01-17 10:30 - 17:00 UTC
Join us for the 12th Annual Bridge Pa Wine Festival 2026 hosted by the wineries of the Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District, Hawkes Bay, on Saturday 17th January 2026. Venues open at 10:30am and the festival closes at 5:00pm.

Black Barn Vineyards Summer Concert series
2026-01-16 17:00 - 22:00 UTC
Enjoy the summer concert series at Black Barn Vineyards award-winning amphitheatre.

Friday 16 January: Th’ Dudes, Mockers & Stellar

Napa Truffle Festival
2026-01-16 08:00 - 2026-01-19 17:00 UTC
Experience the magic of truffles while savoring some of the finest truffle cuisine in the world paired with magnificent wines amidst the splendor of world-class Napa wineries. Learn firsthand how to work and cook with truffles from the best Michelin star / master chefs. Explore a working truffle orchard, see where and how truffles are harvested, and meet the trained truffle dogs who find them (petting allowed).

McLaren Vale Summer Vines
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-26

Coonawarra Vignerons Cup
2026-01-16

Santos Tour Down Under
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-25

Black Barn Vineyards Summer Concert series
2026-01-10 17:00 - 22:00 UTC
Enjoy the summer concert series at Black Barn Vineyards award winning amphitheatre.

Saturday 10 January: SlackBarn!

Black Barn Vineyards Summer Concert series
2026-01-09 17:00 - 22:00 UTC
Enjoy summer concerts at Black Barn Vineyards award winning amphitheatre

Drax Project

Napa Valley Restaurant Month™
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-01-31 22:00 UTC
Napa Valley Restaurant Month™ is one of the best times to enjoy all the culinary delights in Napa Valley!
For 31 full days, Napa Valley’s world-class restaurants offer exclusive deals on inventive epicurean meals and experiences.

Celebrate the gastronomy of Napa Valley with this showcase of premium and farm-fresh ingredients curated and presented by talented chefs. Napa Valley Restaurant Month is the perfect time to explore all five towns in America’s premier wine country destination. January will kick off the tastiest time of year.Don’t forget to make reservations – tables fill up fast for these culinary experiences in Napa Valley!

Black Barn Vineyards Summer Concert series
2025-12-28 17:00 - 22:00 UTC
Enjoy the summer concert series at Black Barn Vineyards award winning amphitheatre.
Friday 28 December : Shapeshifter
