Avignon, capital of the Côtes du Rhône, will celebrate its wines and winemakers in May 2026. The unmissable Côtes du Rhône event returns for its 5th edition on the Place du Palais des Papes in Avignon.
ON THE PROGRAM FOR THE NEW 2026 EDITION
Workshops to discover Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages wines, tastings with over 200 references offered directly by AOC winemakers, events and gourmet stalls.
TASTING
Join producers and merchants of AOC Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages wines for a festive evening on the legendary Place du Palais des Papes.
Come and (re)discover the wines of AOC Côtes du Rhône and 21 AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages.
ENTERTAINMENT & CONCERTS
On the music front, the 2026 musical program is sure to keep the public dancing, from 6pm to 1am.
More information to come.
TASTING WORKSHOPS / WINE SCHOOL
Come and take part in a tasting workshop for the general public on Côtes du Rhône wines.
A great opportunity to discover the Côtes du Rhône appellations and perfect your knowledge by tasting 4 wines, with commentary by our duo of sommelier-advisors.
6.15pm to 7pm: Program to come...
7.30pm to 8.15pm: Program to come...
Tasting workshop: 45 min - 4 wines - Free - First come, first seated!
FOOD & GOURMET STALLS
Avignon's restaurateurs are back again this year to showcase their gourmet specialties!
Further information at https://www.cotesdurhone.com/fr/LiveCDR2026
Workshops to discover Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages wines, tastings with over 200 references offered directly by AOC winemakers, events and gourmet stalls.
TASTING
Join producers and merchants of AOC Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages wines for a festive evening on the legendary Place du Palais des Papes.
Come and (re)discover the wines of AOC Côtes du Rhône and 21 AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages.
ENTERTAINMENT & CONCERTS
On the music front, the 2026 musical program is sure to keep the public dancing, from 6pm to 1am.
More information to come.
TASTING WORKSHOPS / WINE SCHOOL
Come and take part in a tasting workshop for the general public on Côtes du Rhône wines.
A great opportunity to discover the Côtes du Rhône appellations and perfect your knowledge by tasting 4 wines, with commentary by our duo of sommelier-advisors.
6.15pm to 7pm: Program to come...
7.30pm to 8.15pm: Program to come...
Tasting workshop: 45 min - 4 wines - Free - First come, first seated!
FOOD & GOURMET STALLS
Avignon's restaurateurs are back again this year to showcase their gourmet specialties!
Further information at https://www.cotesdurhone.com/fr/LiveCDR2026
Rates
Rates
Free access.
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Access to tasting: €12 (1 glass + 5 tasting tokens + 1 breathalyzer).
On-site sales from 6pm to midnight, subject to availability.
Token refills available on site: 1 token = 2€.
From 6pm to 12:30am: 1 token = 1 glass of wine (6cl tasting dose).
On-site sales from 6pm to midnight, subject to availability.
Token refills available on site: 1 token = 2€.
From 6pm to 12:30am: 1 token = 1 glass of wine (6cl tasting dose).
Opening times
Opening times
On 30 May 2026
- 18:00 at 01:00
