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Welcome to the Tokaj Wine Harvest Days 2026 in Tokaj
From October 2 to 4, 2026, the small wine town of Tokaj in northeastern Hungary celebrates its long standing grape harvest festival. Known locally as the Tokaj Hegyalja Szüreti Napok, the event is one of the oldest harvest festivals in the country and has taken place since 1932. For the 2026 edition, the festival moves to the town's newly renovated main square.
Highlights and Attractions at the Tokaj Wine Harvest Days
- Wine presentations from the most renowned wineries of the Tokaj Hegyalja region, including Disznókő, Grand Tokaj and Gróf Dégenfeld
- A wine court with tastings set up right on the historic main square
- The colorful harvest parade with folk groups and wine knights winding through the town center
- A ceremonial gathering of the harvest with the wine region's mayors
- A street of craftspeople and artisans offering regional products
- A stage program of folk music, concerts and street musicians for all ages
- A full lineup of children's and family activities on Sunday
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Tokaj
The three day festival traditionally runs from Friday to Sunday. In 2026, the main stage sits on the upper main square while the wine court is set up directly on Fő tér. Market stalls and the craft fair line Rákóczi út and Bethlen Gábor utca. The full schedule with performing artists is usually published by the organizers closer to the event.
Tickets and Admission for the Tokaj Wine Harvest Days 2026
Most of the program is traditionally free to attend, including the wine court, the harvest parade, the craft market and many of the stage performances. In some years, individual evening concerts on the main stage have required separate registration or a ticket from the local Tourinform office. Updated details for 2026 will be published on the official website.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Tokaj
- Tokaj sits in the Tokaj Hegyalja wine region in northeastern Hungary and is easily reached by train from Budapest or Miskolc
- Evenings can already turn cool in early October, so a warm jacket is worth packing
- Since the festival draws many visitors over the holiday weekend, accommodation in Tokaj should be booked well in advance
- Beyond the main square, the open wine cellars in the old town are well worth a visit
