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Epernay Agenda 2026

Events & meetings season by season

From March to May, Champagne gently awakens. The vines turn green again, and the temperatures are ideal for walks and the first terraces.
Mars 3 events
Short Film Festival in Champagne
March 20–22, 2026

Short films, meetings with directors and debates in the villages around Épernay.

Culture
Concerts at the Millesium
March 2026

Rock Symphony Orchestra (7), World of Queen (21), Dany Boon (22), Ibrahim Maalouf (28).

Spectacle
The Market Hall Happy Hours
Friday, March 27th · 6pm – 8pm

Champagnes, local produce and live music at the Halle Saint-Thibault.

Tasting
Avril 2 events
Comic book festival in Hautvillers
April 11-12, 2026

Book signings, workshops and meetings with comic book authors in the village of Dom Pérignon.

Family
Springtime for Little Ones
April 13–17, 2026

Theatre, storytelling and creative workshops for children at the Champagne Wine Museum.

Family
May 5 events
La Balade qui pétille
The Sparkling Stroll

Hiking through the vineyards with tastings of local champagnes.

Tasting
European Night of Museums
May 17 or 23, 2026

Champagne Wine Museum at night: tours, concerts, champagne bar. Free.

Culture
Vign'Art — Land Art
May 22 – Sept. 27 2026

7th edition. Contemporary art in the heart of nature in the vineyard. Free access.

Culture
Winegrowers' Meetings
May 22 – 24, 2026 · Monthelon

Open days at the wineries: tastings and discussions.

Tasting
Independent Winegrowers' Picnic
May 23–25, 2026 · Pentecost

Tastings and friendly walks in the heart of the vineyard.

Tasting

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From June to August, Épernay shines. Long days, lively terraces, bike rides through the vineyards… The ideal summer to experience the art of living in Champagne.
June 3 events
Champ'Man Triathlon
June 13–14, 2026

Swimming, cycling and running through the landscapes of Épernay.

Sport
Music Festival
Saturday, June 21, 2026

Street concerts and local artists throughout the city.

Festive
Messmer — The Millennium
June 2026

The famous hypnotist performing in Épernay.

Spectacle
July 4 events
Défil'Mania
Saturday, July 11, 2026

Parade of motorcycles, quads and sidecars in Épernay and the vineyards.

Festive
The White Evening
Around July 14th (to be confirmed)

An elegant all-white picnic on the pedestrianized Avenue de Champagne.

Festive
Funfair
July · Raoul-Chadon Square

Summer rides and entertainment for all generations.

Family
Voi(x)là l'été !
July – August 2026

Concerts, street performances and storytelling in various locations around the city.

Culture
August 2 events
Champagne Route Festival
August 1-2, 2026 · Côte des Bar

The largest wine tourism event in Champagne. Cellars open in 10 villages.

Tasting
Vign'Art (en cours)
Until September 27th. 2026

Land art in the vineyards. Free access.

Culture

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From September to November, Champagne is spectacular. Grape harvest, golden vines, low-angled light… A special, authentic and visually magical time.
September 3 events
Grape harvest in Champagne
Mid-September 2026

Hand-harvesting in the hillsides. A fascinating sight from the paths.

Vineyard
Heritage Days
September 19–20, 2026

Guided tours, places usually closed to the public now open.

Culture
Vign'Art Closing
September 27, 2026

Last days of the land art festival in the vineyard.

Culture
October 3 events
Vineyard on Stage
October 15–18, 2026

Tastings, sensory trails and artistic performances in the vineyard.

Culture
Champagne Day
October 23, 2026

World Champagne Day. Tastings and activities in the cellars.

Tasting
Epernay Rally
October 31 – November 1 2026

A car show through villages and vineyard hillsides.

Sport

Enjoy the colors of autumn in Champagne

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From December to February, Épernay reveals an enchanting side. Cozy atmosphere, champagne, lights… And above all, the most magical event of the year: the Habits de Lumière.
December 1 event
Clothes of Light
December 11–13, 2026

Épernay's flagship event. Illuminations on the Avenue de Champagne, shows, tastings, "Habits de Saveurs" (Flavors of Fashion), fireworks. 80,000 to 100,000 visitors. Book in advance.

Unavoidable
January 1 event
The Market Hall Happy Hours
Last Friday of January · 6pm – 8pm

Champagnes locaux, terroir et musique live à la Halle Saint-Thibault.

Tasting
February 4 events
Indochine — Arena Tour
February 6–7, 2026 · The Millesium

Two exceptional evenings from the legendary group.

Spectacle
Épernay Mon Amour
February 9–15, 2026

Champagne Valentine's Day: tastings, romantic dinners, candlelit tours.

Tasting
Vintage Festival & Retro Gaming
February 13–15, 2026 · The Millesium

Furniture, decor, vintage toys and video games. Entry €4, free for under 18s.

Family
The Market Hall Happy Hours
Friday, February 27th · 6pm – 8pm

Champagnes, local produce and live music at the Halle Saint-Thibault.

Tasting

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