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VieVinum 2026 will once again turn Vienna into the capital of Austrian wine

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From 16 to 18 May 2026, the historic Hofburg Vienna in the heart of the Austrian capital will once again host VieVinum, Austria’s largest and most prestigious international wine festival. Held every two years, the event has long been one of the country’s key platforms for presenting Austrian winemaking to the world and an important meeting point for producers, buyers, sommeliers, importers, and specialised media.

VieVinum 2026 will bring together hundreds of exhibitors in Vienna, including wineries, trading companies, and industry professionals, all set to showcase the finest examples of contemporary Austrian wine. The festival traditionally combines high-level tastings, professional networking, and discussions of current market trends.

Founded in 1998, VieVinum has become the central showcase for Austrian wine for an international audience and a powerful instrument for supporting the country’s wine exports. It is also especially worth noting that VieVinum is a nominee for the Wine Travel Awards in the Enogastronomic Events / Magnet of the Region category.

The organisers are also placing strong emphasis on an extensive supporting programme: in addition to the main exhibition, guests can look forward to specialised tastings, professional seminars, and the prestigious Star Wine List of the Year ceremony.

The School of Wine programme adds to the vibrancy of VieVinum, bringing together young and unconventional voices with the great legends of winemaking history. Wines from alternative cultivation and production methods are explored alongside traditional benchmarks.

The Zone Zero offers a refreshing break, showcasing the market’s most exciting alcohol-free beverages and reflecting contemporary consumer trends.

The scale and influence of the festival were clearly demonstrated by the results of its previous edition: VieVinum 2024 set a new record by welcoming 16,000 visitors from 58 countries. This success once again confirmed the event’s status as one of the strongest international platforms for promoting Austrian wine and reinforcing its standing on the global stage.

On May 16, 2026, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) final will take place at Vienna’s Stadthalle. This timing overlap with VieVinum’s opening day has the potential to inspire new audiences to discover Austrian wine.

 

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