Beaujolais Nouveau Day
The world-famous release of the year's Beaujolais Nouveau at midnight on the third Thursday of November. While celebrated globally, the real party is in Beaujolais itself — Beaujeu, the historic capital, hosts the largest celebrations with fireworks, barrel rolling, and rivers of fresh Gamay.
~50,000 visitors
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
19-20 November 2026
Third Thursday of November
Free
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