Rheingauer Weinwoche – Wiesbaden Wine Week

If you are looking for a wine festival that feels open, social and full of local life, Rheingauer Weinwoche in Wiesbaden is one of Europe’s most loved street wine celebrations. This is not a formal trade fair but a true community event where wine, music and people come together in the heart of the city. Long communal tables, live music and the hum of conversation create an atmosphere that feels relaxed, welcoming and very much alive.

Event name: Rheingauer Weinwoche
Date: Second Friday of August and running for ten consecutive days each year. The 2026 edition is expected to begin in mid August.
Time: Festival hours vary by day, generally from afternoon into the late evening
Location: Schlossplatz, Wiesbaden, Germany
Description: Often described as one of the longest wine bars in the world, Rheingauer Weinwoche fills Wiesbaden’s central square with tasting stands from Rheingau producers. Wines are enjoyed alongside regional food and live music, encouraging visitors to stroll, taste and linger rather than rush from glass to glass.
Trivia: With more than four hundred thousand visitors each year, Rheingauer Weinwoche has grown into one of Germany’s most cherished wine festivals. Its charm lies in the combination of high quality wines, open air setting and a warm social atmosphere that invites both locals and travellers to feel part of the celebration.