Wine Festivals in Moldova 2026

3 wine festivals, harvest celebrations, and food-and-wine events — with dates, tickets, and travel tips.

Worth Traveling For

Festivals worth planning a trip around.

National Wine Day of Moldova (Ziua Națională a Vinului)

Moldova's National Wine Day — held annually on the first weekend of October in Chișinău's vast Great National Assembly Square — is the biggest wine event in Eastern Europe, gathering 100+ wineries and up to 120,000 visitors over two days. Moldova has one of the world's highest per-capita vineyard areas, and this festival is the moment the country opens its cellars to the world. Wine School masterclasses, qvevri (clay amphora) tastings, and Feteasca Neagra discovery sessions make it unmissable for serious wine explorers.

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2026 Festival Calendar

All 3 festivals organised by month.

April(1 festival)

Vernisajul Vinului (Wine Vernissage)

25-26 Apr 2026Chișinău, Moldova

October(2 festivals)

National Wine Day (Ziua Națională a Vinului)

3-4 Oct 2026Chișinău, Moldova

National Wine Day of Moldova (Ziua Națională a Vinului)

Chișinău, Moldova

Insider Tips for Moldova Wine Festivals

National Wine Day of Moldova (Ziua Națională a Vinului)

Cricova and Mileștii Mici (the world's largest wine cellar by length) run special underground cellar tours during Wine Day — book these months in advance as they sell out. Moldova is one of Europe's most underrated wine countries and best-value travel destinations.

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