November 23, 2026 – December 29, 2026
Colmar Christmas Markets
Colmar, AlsaceSeveral Christmas markets in Colmar’s old town, among half-timbered houses and the canals of Little Venice.
Events calendar: France and neighbouring countries 2026–2027
Wine auctions, harvest festivals, markets and carnivals in the regions where I lead tours. Choose an event and I will plan a trip around its dates.
November 2026
tomorrowHospices de Beaune Wine AuctionBeaune, BurgundyView event →
in 5 daysBeaujolais NouveauBeaujolais, BurgundyView event →
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November 26, 2026 – January 6, 2027Bolzano Christmas Market
Bolzano, DolomitesThe Christmas market on Piazza Walther in Bolzano: Tyrolean crafts and food at the meeting point of Italy and Austria.
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November 27, 2026 – December 24, 2026Strasbourg Christmas Markets
Strasbourg, AlsaceStrasbourg’s Christmas market, known since 1570, is one of the oldest in Europe.
December 2026
- December 5, 2026 – December 8, 2026
Festival of Lights
Lyon, Rhône ValleyFour evenings when Lyon becomes a city of light installations.
- December 11, 2026 – December 13, 2026
Habits de Lumière
Épernay, ChampagneA celebration of champagne and light on the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay.
January 2027
Dates to be confirmed
January 2027Ampuis Wine Market, Côte-Rôtie
Ampuis, Rhône ValleyAn annual January gathering of winegrowers from Côte-Rôtie and neighbouring northern Rhône appellations.
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January 16, 2027 – January 17, 2027Truffle Festival
Sarlat, DordogneA January celebration of the Périgord black truffle in medieval Sarlat.
- January 19, 2027 – January 20, 2027
Tamborrada
San Sebastián, Basque Country24 hours of drumming through the streets of San Sebastián on the feast day of the city’s patron saint.
- BurgundyJanuary 30, 2027 – January 31, 2027
Saint-Vincent Tournante
Volnay, BurgundyA celebration of the patron saint of winegrowers, hosted by a different Burgundy village each year.
February 2027
- Loire ValleyApproximate datesFebruary 1, 2027 – February 2, 2027
Salon des Vins de Loire
Angers, Loire ValleyA professional Loire Valley wine fair in Angers, open only to industry professionals.
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February 7, 2027 – February 9, 2027Binche Carnival
Binche, BelgiumThe carnival of the Gilles in Binche, Belgium, recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
- February 9, 2027 – February 28, 2027
Nice Carnival
Nice, French RivieraA two-week February carnival, with parades on Place Masséna and flower battles on the Promenade des Anglais.
- February 13, 2027 – February 28, 2027
Lemon Festival
Menton, French RivieraA festival in Menton where tonnes of lemons and oranges are used to create huge sculptures.
- ParisFebruary 15, 2027 – February 17, 2027
Wine Paris
Paris, ParisA major international wine and spirits trade fair in Paris, open only to industry professionals.
- February 27, 2027 – March 7, 2027
Agricultural Show (Salon de l’Agriculture)
Paris, ParisFor one week, France’s biggest farm moves to Paris, with animals, cheeses, wines and produce from every region.
May 2027
- May 29, 2027 – June 13, 2027
D-Day Festival
D-Day landing beaches, NormandyTwo weeks of commemorative events around 6 June on Normandy’s D-Day landing beaches.
July 2027
- AlsaceDates to be confirmedJuly 2027
Alsace Wine Fair
Colmar, AlsaceA summer fair in Colmar, with Alsace wine tastings and evening concerts.
- July 7, 2027 – July 11, 2027
Bordeaux Fête le Vin
Bordeaux, BordeauxFive days of wine celebrations on Bordeaux’s Garonne quays, alongside a tall ships race in 2027.
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July 14, 2027 – July 18, 2027Bayonne Festival
Bayonne, Basque CountryFive days of music, bandas and red-and-white dress: the French Basque Country’s biggest summer celebration.
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July 18, 2027Lavender Festival
Valensole, ProvenceA summer festival among the lavender fields of the Valensole plateau.
- July 30, 2027 – August 8, 2027
Interceltic Festival
Lorient, BrittanyTen days of Celtic music in Lorient, Brittany.
August 2027
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August 7, 2027Lake Festival
Annecy, SavoieAn evening pyrotechnic show over Lake Annecy, held once a year in early August.
September 2027
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September 4, 2027Médoc Marathon
Pauillac, BordeauxA fancy-dress marathon among the Médoc’s châteaux, with wine tastings along the route.
October 2027
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October 9, 2027 – October 10, 2027Scallop and Fishing Festival
Honfleur, NormandyA free autumn celebration of the sea on the quays of Honfleur’s old harbour, with scallops, fish and historic sailing boats.