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Welcome to the Fête des Vendanges de Lutry 2026
From September 25 to 27, 2026, the small lakeside town of Lutry, set in the heart of the Lavaux wine region on Lake Geneva, turns into one big wine harvest celebration. Held since 1921, this 78th edition makes it the last surviving grape harvest festival in the canton of Vaud.
Highlights and Attractions at the Fête des Vendanges in Lutry
- About twenty wine cellars (caveaux) pouring local Lavaux wines, run by clubs and groups of friends
- Live concerts and Guggenmusik brass bands filling the lanes and squares of the old town
- The traditional children's parade on Sunday afternoon, with more than 600 costumed participants and eleven decorated floats
- A town lit up and full of atmosphere late into the night
- Market stalls, a hearty countryside buffet and carousels for younger visitors
- More than 30,000 visitors over a single weekend
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The festival opens on Friday evening as the first wine cellars start pouring, and runs for three days through Sunday night. The high point comes on Sunday at 3pm, when the historic children's parade winds through the old town and along the lakefront. The full 2026 schedule, including exact opening hours for each cellar, is published by the organizers over the summer.
Tickets and Admission for the Fête des Vendanges 2026
Entry to the festival grounds is free on Friday and Saturday. Only access to the Bourg on Sunday during the parade requires a ticket: adults aged 16 and over pay the equivalent of around 10.80 euros, children aged 12 to 15 around 5.40 euros, and children under 12 enter free. All proceeds go to the Lutry children's holiday camp association.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Lutry
- Lutry sits on the train line between Lausanne and Vevey, and arriving by train is by far the easiest option, since parking in town is very limited
- Late September evenings by Lake Geneva can turn cool, so a warm layer is worth packing
- Accommodation in Lausanne, Vevey or Lutry itself should be booked well ahead given the large crowds
- For Sunday afternoon, arrive early to find a good spot along the parade route
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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