Facilitating collaborative action
Our community in the wine sector loves to be connected within a network of wine professionals at the local, regional, state, national and global levels.
To enable plans for where to go and when events are on, we’ve collated a series of industry dates whether consumer, trade, technical, research, marketing, wine show or conference related.
Anything missing, that’s multi brand or industry based, please email us to add.
December
| Date | Event | Country | Location | Organiser | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/25 | Finlaysons Wine Roadshow 2025 - Margaret River | Australia | Margaret River | Finalysons | Roadshow |
| 3/12/25 | Seasonal Tasting Room Launch | Australia | Adelaide | National Wine Centre | Tasting |
| 1-4/12/25 | Senate Budget Estimates | Government | |||
| 4/12/25 | International Cabernet Franc Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 5-7/12/25 | Good food and Wine Show Melbourne Christmas Market | Australia | Melbourne | GFWS | Consumer |
| 8/12/25 | Rootlings Happy Hour with Matt Deller | Australia | Online | Rootlings | Event |
| 10/12/25 | States & Regions call | Australia | Online | AGW | Meeting |
| 12/12/25 | ANZMAC Conference | Australia | Sydney | ANZMAC | Conference |
| 13/12/25 | QLD SA NT school holidays | Australia | Holidays | ||
| 16/12/25 | Wine Industry Mentor Program graduation | Australia | Adelaide | WCA | People Development |
| 16/12/25 | Pinot Meunier Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 19-20/12/25 | ACT NSW VIC WA school holidays | Australia | Holidays | ||
| 25/12/25 | Christmas Day Public Holiday | Australia | Holiday | ||
| 26/12/25 | Boxing Day Public Holiday | Australia | Holiday |
January
| Date | Event | Country | Location | Organiser | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | New Year's Day | Australia | Holiday | ||
| 7-9/1/26 | Tasmania Wine Show | Australia | Tasmania | TAS Wine Show | Wine Show |
| 16/1/26 | Coonawarra Vignerons Cup | Australia | Coonawarra | Coonawarra Vignerons |
Event |
| 16-17/1/26 | International Marketing Trends Congress | Germany | Berlin | MTC | Conference |
| 16-25/1/26 | Tour Down Under | Australia | Reginal SA | TDU | Local Event |
| 16-26/1/26 | McLaren Vales Summer Vines Festival | Australia | McLaren Vale | McLaren Vale Grape and Wine Association | Consumer |
| 20-22/1/26 | DTC Symposium | USA | Monterey, California | DTC Wine Symposium | Symposium |
| 25-26/1/26 | International Cool Climate Wine Symposium | Global | New Zealand, Christchurch | ICCWS | Symposium |
| 26/1/26 | Australia Day | Australia | Holiday | ||
| 27/1/26 | End School Holidays | Australia | Holiday | ||
| 27/1/26 | Electrifying Your Vineyard | Australia |
Best's Great Western |
Wine Australia | Demo Day |
| 27/1-3/2/26 | Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting | UK & Ireland | London, Edinburgh, Dublin | Wine Australia | Trade |
| 27-29/1/26 | Unified Wine & Grape Symposium | USA | California | Unified Symposium | Symposium |
| 29/1/26 | ESG Conversation, Q&A, and Presentation | Australia | Penola | Limestone Coast Grape and Wine Council | Workshop |
| 29/1-5/2/26 | World's Leading Wines - International Sourcing Events | Europe | Dusseldorf, London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen | Worlds Leading Wines | Sourcing Event |
| 30/1/26 | Summer Breakfast in the Park | Australia | Langhorne Creek | Langhorne Creek Grape & Wine | Industry |
February
| Date | Event | Country | Location | Organiser | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2/26 | World's Leading Wines - International Sourcing Events | Europe | Amsterdam | Worlds Leading Wines | Trade |
| TBC | Pinot Noir Celebration | Australia | Mornington Peninsula | Celebration | |
| 5/2/26 | World's Leading Wines - International Sourcing Events | Europe | Copenhagen | Worlds Leading Wines | Trade |
| 5/2/26 | Aussie and Kiwi B2B Wine Day - Czech | Czech Republic | Prague | Wine Australia | Roadshow |
| 3-6/2/26 | Academy of Wine Business Research Conference | Global | Adelaide | AWBR | Conference |
| 7-8/2/26 | Tasmanian Wine Festival | Australia | Tasmania | Vandemonian | Festival |
| 9-11/2/26 | Wine Paris | Europe | Paris | Wine Australia | Expo |
| 10/2/26 | WCA Webinar: Acknowledgement of Country in 2026 | Australia | Online | WCA | Webinar |
| 13/2/26 | Langhorne Creek @ Victor Harbour Twilight Markets | Australia | Victor Harbour | Langhorne Creek Grape & Wine | Local Event |
| 15/2/26 | Joseph Chromy Grapes of Mirth | Australia | Tasmania | GoM | Consumer |
| 16/2/26 | International Syrah Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 17/2/26 | Chinese Lunar New Year | Global | Festival | ||
| 17-18/2/26 | AgriFutures Evoke Ag | Australia | Melbourne | AgriFutures | Conference |
| 18/2/26 | Global Drink Wine Day | Global | International Day | ||
| 20/2-22/3/26 | Adelaide Fringe Festival | Australia | Adelaide | AFF | Local Event |
| 20-22/2/26 | Langhorne Creek @ Rundle Mall | Australia | Adelaide | Langhorne Creek Grape & Wine | Local Event |
| 21/2/26 | Vineyards Twilight Run | Australia | Miliawa, Victoria | Brown Brothers, Fit City Events | Marathon |
| 23/02/26 | CWSA - Hong Kong Best Value Judging date | China | Hong Kong | CWSA | Wine Show |
| 25-28/02/26 | Mundus Vini Spring Tasting Wine Show | Germany | Rhineland‑Palatinate | Meininger | Wine Show |
March
| Date | Event | Country | Location | Organiser | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3/26 | International Mulled Wine Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 8/3/26 | International Womens Day | Global | |||
| 9/3/26 | Adelaide Cup / Canberra Day | Australia | Holiday | ||
| 10-12/3/26 | China Wine Immersion | China | SA Government | Drinks Fair | |
| 13/3/26 | International Riesling Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 21/3/26 | World Vermouth Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 26-28/3/26 | Chengdu Food and Drinks Fair | China | SA Government | Drinks Fair |
April
| Date | Event | Country | Location | Organiser | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sakura Women's Wine Awards- Grand Tasting | China | SA Government | Tasting | |
| 1/4-30/6/26 | AWD Education Program promotion in China Market | China | China | Wine Australia | Trade |
| 3/4/26 | Good Friday | Global | Holiday | ||
| 5/4/26 | Easter Sunday | Global | Holiday | ||
| 6/4/26 | Easter Monday | Global | Holiday | ||
| 3-19/4/26 | NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, NT School Holidays | Holidays | |||
| 11-26/4/26 | SA School Holidays | Holidays | |||
| 13/4/26 | World's Leading Wines - International Sourcing Events | USA | New York | Worlds Leading Wines | Event |
| 14/4/26 | International Tannat Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 15/4/26 | World's Leading Wines - International Sourcing Events | USA | Chicago | Worlds Leading Wines | Event |
| 17/4/26 | World's Leading Wines - International Sourcing Events | USA | San Fancisco | Worlds Leading Wines | Event |
| 17/4/26 | International Malbec World Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 18/4-3/5/25 | TAS School Holidays | Holidays | |||
| 19/4/26 | World's Leading Wines - International Sourcing Events | Asia | Bejing | Worlds Leading Wines | Event |
| 21/4/26 | World Creativity and Innovation Day | Global | International Day | ||
| 21/4/26 | World's Leading Wines - International Sourcing Events | Asia | Shanghai | Worlds Leading Wines | Event |
| 23/4/26 | World's Leading Wines - International Sourcing Events | Asia | Singapore | Worlds Leading Wines | Event |
| 25/4/26 | ANZAC Day | Australia | Holiday | ||
| 25/4/26 | International Viognier Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 26/4/26 | World's Leading Wines - International Sourcing Events | Asia | Taiwan | Worlds Leading Wines | Event |
| 28/4/26 | World's Leading Wines - International Sourcing Events | Asia | Hong Kong | Worlds Leading Wines | Event |
| 28/4/26 | North America Roadshow - Minneapolis | USA | Minneapolis | Wine Australia | Trade Seminar & Tasting |
| 30/4/26 | North America Roadshow- Vancouver | Canada | Vancouver | Wine Australia | Trade Seminar & Tasting |
May
| Date | Event | Country | Location | Organiser | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5/26 | North America Roadshow - Boston | USA | Boston | Wine Australia | Trade Seminar & Tasting |
| 7/5/26 | International Sauvignon Blanc Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 7/5/26 | North America Roadshow - Nashville | USA | Nashville | Wine Australia | Trade Seminar & Tasting |
| 9/5/26 | World Moscato Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 11/5/26 | World's Leading Wines - International Sourcing Events | Asia | Tokyo | World's Leading Wines | Event |
| 13/5/26 | World's Leading Wines - International Sourcing Events | Asia | Seoul | World's Leading Wines | Event |
| 17/5/26 | International Pinot Grigio Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 26-27/5/26 | ASVO Forum/Demo Day | Australia | Mildura | ASVO | Symposium |
| 26-28/5/26 | Vinexpo Asia - Hong Kong | Asia | Hong Kong | VinExposium | Trade Show |
| 27/5/25 | MVWI Biannual Forum | Australia | Mildura | MVWI | Forum |
| 29-31/5/26 | Good Food and Wine Show Melbourne | Australia | Melbourne | GFWS | Consumer |
June
| Date | Event | Country | Location | Organiser | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6/26 | World Environment Day | Global | International Day | ||
| 8/6/26 | King's Birthday Holiday | Australia | Holiday | ||
| 10/6/26 | World Verdejo Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 20/6-13/7/26 | NT School Holidays | Australia | Holidays | ||
| 24-26/6/26 | Winepro | New Zealand | Blenheim | Winepro | Trade Show |
| 27/6-12/7/26 | VIC, QLD School Holidays | Australia | Holidays |
July
| Date | Event | Country | Location | Organiser | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-19/7/26 | NSW, WA, SA, School Holidays | Australia | Holidays | ||
| 11-26/7/26 | TAS School Holidays | Australia | Holidays |
August
| Date | Event | Country | Location | Organiser | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
September
| Date | Event | Country | Location | Organiser | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
October
| Date | Event | Country | Location | Organiser | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10/26 | Labour Day | Australia | Holiday | ||
| 2-18/10/2026 | TAS School Holidays | Australia | Tasmania | Holiday |
November
| Date | Event | Country | Location | Organiser | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Global Awards Presentation | France | Bordeaux | Great Wine Capitals | Awards |
| TBC | Canberra Region Wine Show | Australia | Canberra | RNCAS | Wine Show |
| 1/11/25 | International Xinomavro Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 1/11/25 | 2025 Beechworth Vignerons Spring Tasting | Victoria | Beechworth | Beechworth Vignerons | Tasting |
| 1/11/25 | Ballarat Wine Show presentation dinner | Australia | Ballarat | Ballarat Wine Show | Awards Dinner |
| 1-30/11/25 | Discover Australian Wine 3.0 | Japan | Japan | Consumer | |
| 3/11/25 | McLaren Vale Wine Show Exhibitor Tasting | Australia | McLaren Vale | McLaren Vale Grape Wine And Tourism Association | Wine Show |
| 3-6/11/25 | Parliamentry Sitting Dates (proposed) | Australia | Canberra | Parliament | Government |
| 5/11/25 | Australian Liquor Industry Awards | Australia | Sydney | ALIA | Awards |
| 5/11/25 | Rutherglen Muscat Classification Grid Tasting | Australia | Sydney | Sommeliers Australia | Tasting Event |
| 5-7/11/25 | Digital Agrifood Summit 2025 (DAS25) | Australia | Wagga Wagga NSW | AgriPark Events | Summit |
| 5-10/11/25 | China International Import Expo | Chine | SA Government | Trade Show | |
| 6/11/25 | JMG Committee meeting | Australia | Adelaide | Wine Australia & AGW | Meeting |
| 6/11/25 | WCA Awards event | Australia | Sydney | WCA | Dinner |
| 6/11/25 | WCA DTC Summit | Australia | Sydney | WCA | Summit |
| 6-8/11/25 | La Grande Degustation | Canada | Montreal | La Grande Degustation | Trade & Consumer Event |
| 13/11/25 | Mornington Peninsula Wine Show Exhibitor Tasting & Awards | Australia | Mornington Peninsula | MPVA | Wine Show |
| 7/11/25 | OGWSP - State Meetings with Wine Australia, AGW and state regions | Australia | Tasmania | Wine Aus/AGW/Wine Tasmania | Consultation |
| 7/11/25 | Royal Melbourne Wine Awards | Australia | Melbourne | RASV | Wine Show |
| 7/11/25 | International Merlot Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 8/11/25 | Coonawarra Running Festival | Australia | Coonawarra | Coonawarra Vignerons | Event |
| 8/11/25 | Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show | Australia | Mildura | AAVWS | Wine Show |
| 10/11/25 | Viticulture workshop - Griffith | Australia | Riverina | NSW DPIRD | Workshop |
| 10/11/25 | Wine Tasmania Sparkling Masterclass | Australia | Sydney | Sommeliers Australia | Masterclass |
| 10-11/11/25 | WA Fine Wine Shanghai Showcase | China | Shanghai | Wines of WA | Trade Fair |
| 10-13/11/25 | Royal Hobart Wine Show | Australia | Hobart | Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania (RAST | Wine Show |
| 11/11/25 | WCA Webinar | Australia | Online | WCA | Webinar |
| 12-14/11/25 | ProWine Shanghai | China | Shanghai | Wine Australia | Trade Fair |
| 13/11/25 | ASVO Awards for Excellence | Australia | Adelaide | ASVO | Dinner |
| 13/11/25 | International Tempranillo Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 13/11/25 | WCA Jimmy Watson Dinner | Australia | WCA | Awards Dinner | |
| 13/11/25 | Viticulture workshop - Hunter Valley | Australia | Hunter Valley | NSW DPIRD | Workshop |
| 13-14/11/25 | Mechanical Shaking for Rot Reduction | Australia | Hunter Valley | NSW DPIRD | Demo Day |
| 14/11/25 | LCBO Discover Vintages Event | Canada | Toronto | LCBO | Consumer Event |
| 14/11/25 | Food SA Food & Beverage Awards | Australia | Adelaide | Food SA | Awards Dinner |
| 14/11/25 | Interwinery Analysis Group Seminar 2025 | Australia | Adelaide | Interwinery Analysis Group | Seminar |
| 14-16/11/25 | La Dolce Vita, King Valley | Australia | King Valley | Wines of King Valley | Consumer |
| 15-16/11/25 | Amateur Wine Show | Australia | Bulleen | AWS | Wine Show |
| 15-16/11/25 | Budburst 2025 | Australia | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges Vignerons Assoc (MRVA) | Festival |
| 17-20/11/25 | Advanced Wine Assessment Course #63 | Australia | Adelaide | AWRI | |
| 18/11/25 | Australia | Barossa Valley | Finlaysons | Roadshow | |
| 19/11/25 | The World's 50 Best Vineyards Awards 2025 | Australia | Margaret River | WA Tourism, World's 50 Best | Awards |
| 19/11/25 | International Men's Day | Global | |||
| 19/11/25 | National Zinfandel Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 19-21/11/25 | 2025 North East Victorian Wine Challenge judging | Australia | Victoria | Beechworth Vignerons | Wine Show |
| 20/11/25 | Beaujolais Nouveau Day | Global | Varietal Day | ||
| 20/11/25 | WISA Wine Industry Impact Awards | Australia | Adelaide | WISA | Awards Night |
| 20-23/11/25 | Pair'd Festival | Australia | Margaret River | Pair'd Festival | Festival |
| 21/11/25 | 2025 North East Victorian Wine Challenge Awards Presentation | Australia | Victoria | Beechworth Vignerons | Awards |
| 21-22/11/25 | Good food and Wine Show Sydney Christmas Market | Australia | Sydney | GFWS | Consumer |
| 24/11/25 | Finlaysons Wine Roadshow 2025 - Riverland | Australia | Riverland | Finlaysons | Roadshow |
| 24-26/11/25 | World Bulk Wine Expo | Europe | Amsterdam | VinExposium | Trade Show |
| 24-27/11/25 | Advanced Wine Assessment Course #64 | Australia | Adelaide | AWRI | |
| 24-27/11/25 | Parliamentary Sitting Dates (proposed) | Australia | Canberra | Parliament | Government |
| 25/11/25 | Future Leaders 25 Graduation | Australia | Adelaide | Wine Australia | Graduation |
| 25/11/25 | Finlaysons Wine Roadshow 2025 - Barossa | Australia | Barossa | Finlaysons | Roadshow |
| 26/11/25 | Barossa Sustainabilty Forum | Australia | Barossa Valley | Barossa Wine | Workshop |
| 28/11/25 | Adelaide Hills Wine Region Wine Show & Presentation Lunch | Australia | Adelaide | Adelaide Hills Wine | Wine Show Lunch |
| 28/11/25 | UnWined UnCovered | A Regional Tasting Journey | Australia | Adelaide | National Wine Centre | Consumer |