Discover Hungary’s top wines at Winelovers Grand 2026 in Budapest’s Corinthia Hotel—150 exhibitors, 700 pours, VIP tastings, and expert talks for enthusiasts and pros. March 21.
when: 2026.03.21., Saturday
where: 1073 Budapest, Erzsébet krt. 43-49.
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Budapest’s first wine festival of the year returns on March 21, 2026, at the Corinthia Hotel Budapest, filling the grand halls with top bottles and standout producers. Nearly 150 Hungarian exhibitors set up shop, pouring around 700 wines for curious palates and seasoned sippers alike.
All Regions, One Roof
Every Hungarian wine region shows up: from Zala through Badacsony and Etyek-Buda all the way to Tokaj. Expect the country’s best winemakers and estates presenting their latest releases, side by side for easy tasting and comparison. It’s the largest Winelovers tasting of the year, with more than 100 wineries and over 600 wines ready to explore.
Beyond the Glass
Free talks at the Pop-up School break down styles, regions, and trends, while a VIP-only room elevates the experience with added comfort and premium pours. Feeling lucky? There’s also a raffle with valuable prizes. Mark the date: 2026.03.21. Venue: 1073 Budapest, Erzsébet Blvd. (Erzsébet körút) 43–49, Corinthia Hotel Budapest.
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Pros
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Big, easy-to-sample lineup: 100+ wineries and 600–700 Hungarian wines under one roof, perfect for exploring the country’s diverse regions in a single afternoon
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Family-friendliness is moderate: classy hotel setting with spacious halls, mellow vibe, and learning talks that older teens might enjoy, not a rowdy street fest
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The Pop-up School’s free talks make it newbie-friendly, so you can learn styles and regions without being a wine geek
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Central Budapest location (Corinthia Hotel) is well-known and walkable to tons of sights, food, and cafes
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English is commonly used at Budapest events and hotels, so you can navigate tastings and buy tickets without Hungarian
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Easy to reach: multiple tram and metro lines nearby; rideshare and taxis are plentiful; parking garages exist if you rent a car
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Compared with wine fairs in France/Italy/Spain, it’s less crowded and more affordable, with high-quality Tokaj and emerging regions you won’t easily find back home
Cons
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Not ideal for small kids: long tasting format, limited kid-focused activities, and VIP areas aren’t geared to families
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The event itself isn’t internationally famous, so you may have less name recognition than, say, Vinexpo or Verona’s Vinitaly
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Hungarian producers and regions (beyond Tokaj) are less known to U.S. visitors, so you’ll need to lean on staff guidance
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Driving is a bad idea if you’re tasting; plan transit or rideshare, and parking can be pricey near the Grand Boulevard location
