Festivals, salons and open cellars, updated regularly
Here we collect the dates that make a trip to Champagne, or an evening with champagne, worth planning. Dates can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel.
Paris
The 48th edition of this wine fair brings together 654 independent winemakers from across France at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Champagne growers are among the exhibitors, and visitors can taste and buy directly from the producers.
Épernay
The City of Épernay and the Comité de l'Avenue de Champagne host the 26th edition over three days. On Friday and Saturday evenings the Avenue de Champagne has illuminations, video mapping, champagne bars and fireworks. A parade of vintage vehicles runs through town on Sunday morning.
Épernay
The city of Épernay and the Comité de l'Avenue de Champagne host the 26th edition of this winter festival. On Friday and Saturday evenings the Avenue de Champagne offers light displays, champagne bars and fireworks, and a vintage car parade follows on Sunday.
Wien · AT
<cite index="22-17,22-22">A champagne tasting takes place in Vienna on 9 January 2027 for 139 euros per person.</cite> <cite index="22-23,22-24,22-5,22-7">It focuses on small champagne growers, with the bottles tasted blind. It starts at 7 pm and is limited to 12 participants.</cite>
Bruz (bei Rennes)
The 27th edition of the independent winemakers' fair takes place near Rennes. Visitors can taste wines from every French region, including Champagne, straight from the grower.
Straßburg
The 34th edition of the fair is held at the Parc des Expositions in Strasbourg. Independent growers from across France, including Champagne producers, present their wines.
Zürich · CH
<cite index="39-3,39-11">The champagne tasting at the Barfachschule Zürich on 26 February 2027 starts at 7 pm and costs CHF 150.</cite> <cite index="39-4,39-7">The host is Peter Jauch. The price includes a guided tasting and snacks.</cite>
Chassieu (bei Lyon)
The 21st edition takes place at the Eurexpo exhibition centre in Chassieu near Lyon. Visitors can meet independent growers, including some from Champagne, and taste their wines.
Düsseldorf · DE
<cite index="1-5,1-6,1-9">ProWein takes place in Düsseldorf from 7 to 9 March 2027. The Champagne Lounge has been a highlight of the France halls for many years.</cite>
Bordeaux
The 28th edition is held at the Bordeaux Lac exhibition park. Growers from various regions, Champagne among them, offer their wines for tasting.
Schweiz (Ort laut Veranstalter bei Ticketverkauf) · CH
<cite index="59-2">The organiser lists 14 March 2027 as the next date of its Swiss tasting series.</cite> <cite index="59-1">The line-up is a curated selection of large houses and small growers.</cite>
Paris
The 34th edition of the spring fair takes place at Espace Champerret in the 17th arrondissement. Independent growers from across France, including Champagne, present their wines.
Les Ponts de Cé
The independent winemakers' fair stops in Les Ponts de Cé near Angers. Visitors can taste wines from different regions directly with the producers.
Mandelieu-la-Napoule
The 17th edition is held in Mandelieu-la-Napoule on the Côte d'Azur. Independent growers present their wines, which visitors can taste and buy on site.
Ettlingen · DE
<cite index="3-5">The 11th Champagnerfest runs from 16 to 18 April 2027.</cite> <cite index="3-7">The programme includes tastings, champagne menus, a masterclass, live music and a French market.</cite> <cite index="3-13,3-14">According to the town, tickets for the tastings in the Schlossgartenhalle should be available from around 1 February 2027.</cite>
Champagne
This tasting event for Champagne wines traditionally targets trade professionals such as importers, restaurateurs, sommeliers, merchants and journalists. The next edition runs from Saturday 17 to Tuesday 20 April 2027.
Reims
The Comité Champagne stages the first edition of a three day festival, with growers and houses opening their doors across the appellation. The highlight is Saturday 5 June at the Parc de Champagne in Reims.
Vallée de la Sarce (Aube)
The 32nd edition takes place in the Sarce Valley in the Côte des Bar. The villages of Avirey-Lingey, Bagneux-la-Fosse, Balnot-sur-Laignes, Bragelogne-Beauvoir and Channes open their cellars for tastings and meetings with the growers.
Vallée de la Sarce (Avirey-Lingey, Bagneux-la-Fosse, Balnot-sur-Laignes, Bragelogne-Beauvoir, Channes)
The 32nd edition of this wine tourism festival takes place in the Sarce valley in the Aube. The villages taking part are Avirey-Lingey, Bagneux-la-Fosse, Balnot-sur-Laignes, Bragelogne-Beauvoir and Channes.
Grafenegg · AT
<cite index="25-2,25-3">On Sunday, 5 September 2027, 100 Prozent Champagne stops in Grafenegg.</cite> <cite index="19-15">This lets restaurateurs and sommeliers prepare for the tasting of Austrian wines that starts the next day.</cite>
weltweit
<cite index="31-1,31-2">According to the official website, Champagne Day takes place worldwide on 22 October 2027, the fourth Friday in October.</cite> <cite index="31-11">Participants connect mainly through social media.</cite>
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