The 47th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival returns for a weeklong celebration of wine and food, March 7-14 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East and other venues in Vancouver. The 2026 festival features 114 wineries from 14 countries participating in 33 events.
From engaging wine seminars, casual and grand tastings, to lively lunches and winery dinners, VanWineFest offers something to please every palate. Browse all public events online. For those in the hospitality and food and beverage industries, visit the Trade Days website.
On-sale Dates
- Winery dinners go on sale Wednesday, January 14 at 9:30 a.m.
- All remaining public events go on sale Wednesday, January 21 at 9:30 a.m.
- Trade Days events go on sale Wednesday, January 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Tickets are currently on sale for four International Festival Tastings (IFT) and the Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859. For those looking for a full festival experience, the IFT Pass includes all four IFTs, while the two-day Trade Pass is also available for members of the hospitality industry.
BOOK A HOTEL, GET FREE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL TASTING TICKETS!
Turn your tasting into a weekend trip! Book a stay at one of StayVancouverHotels.com’s 43 downtown hotels and receive a free International Festival Tasting ticket (a $119 to $129 value) to the session of your choice. Book two or more nights and receive two free tickets. Quantities are limited and the offer is only available until February 26, so book early to taste for free. The StayVancouverHotels.com initiative is an important cornerstone of the festival’s Don’t Wine and Drive program.
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Online: VanWineFest.ca 24/7
Phone: 604-873-3311, toll free 1-877-321-3121 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
All ticket prices include wine, food (if a food event), gratuities, taxes and service charge.
Stay In Touch
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ABOUT VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL
Canada’s premier wine show will mark its 47th edition of pairing wine, food and the performing arts from March 7-14, 2026. The festival will showcase 114 wineries from 14 countries, featured in 33 events over seven days. The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859, is the main fundraising event of the festival and kicks off the festival on Saturday, March 7 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Trade Days takes place Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13. The festival is consistently ranked the #1 Food, Wine & Hospitality Event in Canada by New York’s BizBash and was named one of the world’s top 10 wine trade shows by Wine International Association. The festival is produced by the Vancouver International Wine Festival Society, which has three mandates: provide an informative, educational and entertaining wine experience for public and trade; be a premier marketing opportunity for the wine industry and festival partners; and raise funds for the Bard on the Beach Theatre Society. Since inception in 1979, the festival has raised more than $10.3 million for the performing arts. Major sponsor is The Vancouver Sun; major industry partners are the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, BCLIQUOR, and the Import Vintners & Spirits Association. The Vancouver International Wine Festival gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
ABOUT BARD ON THE BEACH
Bard on the Beach is one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare festivals, presented on the waterfront at Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park. The festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and popular special events in two performance tents every June through September. Over 2 million patrons have experienced Bard since its inception, growing to annual attendance close to 100,000. Next year’s festival runs June to September 2026, and scheduled plays include The Merry Wives of Windsor, Macbeth, Goblin: Oedipus, and Antigone. Bard also offers a range of education programs for learners from eight to 80. Full details and education program information are at bardonthebeach.org.
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Notes:
- All attendees must be 19 years and over. NO MINORS, including babies and infants. Note: Two pieces of ID (one photo ID with birthdate) will be required at door.
- There is a limit of eight tickets per event, per transaction, unless otherwise noted.
- All events are available through VanWineFest.ca or by phone.
- Public and trade event ticket options are e-ticket only.
- Note: Passes may include either a badge and/or e-tickets.
- StayVancouverHotels.com will send a separate email with instructions for redeeming their offer.
- Tickets to special events such as winery dinners and lunches are NOT sold at the door nor by the host venue. They must be purchased in advance online or by phone.
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