The Alsace Wine Fair 2026 (77th edition, FAV, Foire aux Vins d'Alsace) runs from 31 July to 9 August 2026 at the Colmar Exhibition and Congress Centre, Alsace, France. Entry is free on weekdays before 1 pm, then 5 € to 8 €. Ten concert evenings feature Bigflo & Oli, Niska, Kool & The Gang, Gims (sold out), Charlotte Cardin, Mika and a Nuit Blanche electro night on 8 August with Steve Angello and Petit Biscuit. More than 150,000 visitors are expected over the ten-day period.
In late July, the Colmar Exhibition Centre fills up with visitors. The aisles get busy, glasses of riesling are poured, and once evening falls the open-air theatre hosts ten nights of concerts. The Alsace Wine Fair returns for its 77th edition, from Friday 31 July to Sunday 9 August 2026: ten days of tastings, food and headliners from Bigflo & Oli to Mika, including Gims and an electro Nuit Blanche.
Planning your visit? Here is what you need to know for this edition: the exact dates, the concert programme night by night, the opening hours, the entry prices and the passes. And because a weekend in Colmar is about more than the Fair, we point you at the end of the article to a few ways to make the most of your stay in the town centre.
The Alsace Wine Fair (FAV, Foire aux Vins d'Alsace) has taken place in Colmar since 1948, more than 75 years of winemaking tradition in Alsace. This year is its 77th edition, and the principle stays the same: a large park where Alsatian winegrowers, producers, food exhibitors and entertainment come together, with a concert at the open-air theatre every evening. The event is one of the biggest wine-and-culture festivals in France, with more than 150,000 visitors over the full ten-day period and more than 200 exhibitors each year (source: Colmar Expo, 2025 edition figures).
Key facts, Colmar Wine Fair 2026
- 77th edition of the Alsace Wine Fair (FAV), founded in 1948 in Colmar, Alsace
- Dates: Friday 31 July to Sunday 9 August 2026, 10 consecutive days
- Venue: Colmar Exhibition and Congress Centre (Parc des Expositions), Alsace, France
- Opening hours: every day 11:00 am to 1:00 am
- Concerts: every evening at the open-air theatre, starting at 8:00 pm (default)
- Attendance: more than 150,000 visitors expected over 10 days
- Exhibitors: more than 200, Alsatian winegrowers, regional food producers, artisans
- Official website: foire-colmar.com | Tickets: billetterie.colmar-expo.fr
By day, you walk between the stands: Alsace wine tastings, regional specialities, a farming park and exhibitors of every kind. In the evening, the concert line-up draws tens of thousands of spectators each year. Entry to the Fair and concert tickets are sold separately.
The Colmar Wine Fair 2026 runs from Friday 31 July to Sunday 9 August 2026, ten consecutive days at the Colmar Exhibition and Congress Centre. The opening night is Friday 31 July (Bigflo & Oli); the closing evening is Sunday 9 August ("La FAV Déraille! #3"). The Fair is open every day over this period, with no break.
Every evening, the open-air theatre, which holds several thousand spectators, hosts a different bill. Here is the complete 2026 line-up, night by night.
| Date | Headliner | Support act |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 31 July | Bigflo & Oli | Miki |
| Saturday 1 August | Niska | KeBlack |
| Sunday 2 August | Kool & The Gang | UB40 |
| Monday 3 August | Christophe Maé | Claudio Capéo |
| Tuesday 4 August | Gims | — (sold out) |
| Wednesday 5 August | Charlotte Cardin | Asaf Avidan |
| Thursday 6 August | Mika | Luiza |
| Friday 7 August | God Save The Queen (Queen tribute) | — |
| Saturday 8 August (4:00 pm) | Jarry (comedian) | — |
| Saturday 8 August (11:30 pm) | Nuit Blanche 2026 | DJ Set NRJ Extravadance (warm-up) |
| Sunday 9 August | La FAV Déraille! #3 | — |
Unless stated otherwise, concerts start at 8:00 pm. Two exceptions: Jarry performs on Saturday 8 August at 4:00 pm, and the Nuit Blanche starts at 11:30 pm (doors at 10:30 pm) the same night. Times for God Save The Queen and the closing night are to be confirmed on foire-colmar.com.
Rap opens the programme with Bigflo & Oli on Friday 31 July, followed by Niska on Saturday. Sunday 2 August pairs funk legends Kool & The Gang with UB40.
French song is well represented: Christophe Maé and Claudio Capéo share Monday 3 August. On Tuesday, it is Gims, whose concert is already sold out as of early 2026; if that date was your plan, consider Charlotte Cardin (5 August) or Mika (6 August) instead. Wednesday 5 August has Charlotte Cardin and Asaf Avidan; Thursday brings Mika with his pop show supported by Luiza.
The closing weekend changes register: a tribute to Queen with God Save The Queen on Friday 7 August, comedian Jarry on Saturday afternoon at 4 pm, then the Nuit Blanche from 11:30 pm.
The Nuit Blanche 2026 takes place on the night of Saturday 8 August at the Colmar Wine Fair, with doors at 10:30 pm and music from 11:30 pm. The electro line-up brings together Steve Angello (co-founder of Swedish House Mafia), Lilly Palmer, Petit Biscuit and Henri PFR, with a warm-up by the DJ Set NRJ Extravadance and a closing set by Chris Willsman & friends. Tickets from 50 €, available on billetterie.colmar-expo.fr.
Family tip
On Wednesday 5 August, entry to the Fair is free for children under 12 until 5 pm. A good chance to come as a family during the day before Charlotte Cardin's evening concert.
The Colmar Wine Fair is open every day from 11:00 am to 1:00 am (main areas). Two specific exceptions:
You can arrive from late morning, taste at your own pace, spend the afternoon among the stands, then move on to the evening concert without leaving the site.
Entry to the Colmar Wine Fair works by time slot: free on weekdays before 1 pm, then 5 € or 8 € depending on the time of day. Here is the full pricing grid:
| Time slot | Price |
|---|---|
| Monday–Saturday before 1:00 pm | Free |
| Monday–Saturday 1:00 pm–5:00 pm | 5 € |
| Monday–Saturday after 5:00 pm | 8 € |
| Sunday 11:00 am–5:00 pm | 5 € |
| Sunday after 5:00 pm | 8 € |
| Children under 12 (accompanied) | 2 € |
| Children under 12 — Wednesday 5 August before 5 pm | Free |
Multi-day passes save money for repeat visitors:
| Fair pass | Price | Saving vs individual rates |
|---|---|---|
| 3-day pass | 19 € | save 5 € |
| 6-day pass | 37 € | save 11 € |
| 10-day pass | 60 € | save 20 € |
Important
These prices cover entry to the Fair only. Concerts at the open-air theatre are ticketed separately, from approximately 50 € per evening (including the Nuit Blanche). Exact prices vary by artist. See billetterie.colmar-expo.fr for the latest rates and availability.
Tickets for the Colmar Wine Fair and its concerts are available at billetterie.colmar-expo.fr, the official ticket office. Concert sales opened on 30 January 2026. For the most popular evenings (Gims on 4 August is already sold out), book as early as possible. General visitor information, maps and shuttle details are on the official Fair site: foire-colmar.com.
The Fair is held at the Exhibition Centre, a short distance from the historic centre. Between two festival days, or in the morning before the stands open, the old town and its museums are worth the detour. Among the many things to do in Colmar, the centre has options for the whole family, teenagers included.
Did you come for Alsace wine? Extend the experience in town. Vino-Storia offers a guided discovery trail of Alsace wines in the centre of Colmar, open to the whole family, ending with a tasting of 3 Alsace wines in proper tasting glasses, a short walk from the Fair.
Right next door, Choco-Story, the Chocolate Museum, rounds off the outing: tastings included and a gourmet trail for young and old.
Wax of Legends is the wax museum in Colmar, located at 12 place de la Cathédrale, 68000 Colmar, open 10 am to 6 pm seven days a week. It brings together 60 wax figures, 30 audio listening points and 15 interactive experiences, with an audioguide available in 6 languages.
Inside, the stars are shown life-size. Mbappé and Messi wait with their boots on, Rihanna poses a few metres away, and Mick Jagger hands you the mic in a studio. These are neither posters nor screens: you pose with them, you play, you share the stage.
Interactive highlights include a penalty shootout against Mbappé and Messi, a roulette table with Brad Pitt and George Clooney, a classroom scene with Einstein, and a film premiere alongside Harrison Ford. Visit duration: 1 h to 1 h 30. Last entries at 5 pm.
Colmar is also the birthplace of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, and Wax of Legends devotes a dedicated room to him. If the figure interests you, the Bartholdi Museum in town continues the story.
To combine several town-centre experiences, duo and trio passes are available (the trio pass includes one free museum entry, valid 7 days from first visit), useful for fitting in a cultural morning before heading back to the open-air theatre in the evening.
Book your visit
Ready to meet the stars? Book your Wax of Legends tickets and plan your visit in the centre of Colmar.
The 77th edition of the Alsace Wine Fair (FAV, Foire aux Vins d'Alsace) takes place from Friday 31 July to Sunday 9 August 2026, ten consecutive days, at the Colmar Exhibition and Congress Centre, Alsace, France. Founded in 1948, the FAV is one of the largest wine-and-culture festivals in France, drawing more than 150,000 visitors and over 200 exhibitors each edition.
The Colmar Wine Fair is open every day from 11:00 am to 1:00 am (main areas). The farming park runs from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm; the outdoor park closes at 9:30 pm. Concerts start at 8:00 pm by default (exceptions: Jarry at 4:00 pm on 8 August; Nuit Blanche doors at 10:30 pm, music from 11:30 pm). Entry is free on weekdays before 1:00 pm.
The 2026 programme features 10 concert evenings: Bigflo & Oli (31 July), Niska + KeBlack (1 August), Kool & The Gang + UB40 (2 August), Christophe Maé + Claudio Capéo (3 August), Gims (4 August, sold out), Charlotte Cardin + Asaf Avidan (5 August), Mika + Luiza (6 August), God Save The Queen tribute (7 August), Jarry at 4 pm then the Nuit Blanche with Steve Angello, Lilly Palmer, Petit Biscuit and Henri PFR at 11:30 pm (8 August), and "La FAV Déraille! #3" closing act (9 August).
Entry is free from Monday to Saturday before 1:00 pm, then 5 € from 1 pm to 5 pm and 8 € after 5 pm. On Sunday: 5 € until 5 pm, 8 € after. Children under 12 pay 2 € (free on Wednesday 5 August before 5 pm). Multi-day passes: 19 € for 3 days, 37 € for 6 days, 60 € for 10 days (saving up to 20 €). Concerts are priced separately, from 50 € per evening.
Tickets are available at the official office: billetterie.colmar-expo.fr. Concert sales opened on 30 January 2026. The Gims concert (4 August) is sold out; book the remaining evenings quickly. General visitor information is on foire-colmar.com.
Colmar is a good base on the Alsace Wine Route (Route des Vins d'Alsace). The most popular nearby villages are Eguisheim (labelled "Most Beautiful Village in France"), Riquewihr, Kaysersberg (birthplace of Albert Schweitzer) and Turckheim, all within 20 minutes of Colmar, suited to a half-day excursion between two days at the Fair.
A few minutes from the Exhibition Centre, Colmar's historic centre offers: a guided Alsace wine tasting at Vino-Storia (3 wines included), a gourmet trail at Choco-Story (chocolate museum), and a visit to Wax of Legends (60 statues, 15 interactive experiences, 1 h–1 h 30, open daily from 10 am) at 12 place de la Cathédrale. Duo and trio passes (valid 7 days) let you combine several experiences, among the best things to do in Colmar, France for families.
The Nuit Blanche 2026 at the Colmar Wine Fair takes place on Saturday 8 August: doors open at 10:30 pm, music from 11:30 pm. The electro line-up features Steve Angello (co-founder of Swedish House Mafia), Lilly Palmer, Petit Biscuit and Henri PFR, with a warm-up by DJ Set NRJ Extravadance and a closing set by Chris Willsman & friends. Tickets from 50 € on billetterie.colmar-expo.fr.
Yes. The Gims concert on Tuesday 4 August 2026 has been sold out since early 2026. Alternative evenings still available (as of publication): Bigflo & Oli (31 July), Niska (1 August), Kool & The Gang (2 August), Charlotte Cardin (5 August), Mika (6 August) and the Nuit Blanche (8 August from 11:30 pm).
Information verified by the Wax of Legends team (June 2026). Programme and prices subject to confirmation on foire-colmar.com.
Cover photo : Pexels
