Vinitaly and the City Verona 2027: Wine Experience in the Old Town

Welcome to Vinitaly and the City 2027 in Verona

Vinitaly and the City is the public facing side event of Vinitaly and takes place from April 9 to 11, 2027 right in the historic centre of Verona, just before the main trade fair itself, which runs from April 11 to 14 at the Veronafiere exhibition grounds and remains reserved for accredited trade professionals. While Vinitaly proper is closed to the general public, Vinitaly and the City is designed specifically for wine lovers who want to discover Italian wines inside historic palaces and squares around town.

Highlights and Attractions at Vinitaly and the City in Verona

• Tastings spread across several stations throughout the old town, often inside palaces and courtyards rarely open to visitors
• Wineries and consortia from across Italy pouring their labels directly for the public
• A side program of talks, masterclasses and food pairings built around the wines on offer
• A rare chance to explore Italian wine without needing a trade badge for the main exhibition
• Verona itself as the backdrop, a UNESCO World Heritage city that is easy to explore between tastings
• Timed right next to the main Vinitaly trade fair, making it easy to combine both if you are visiting Verona that week

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

The full 2027 program will be released by the organizers over the winter, but it traditionally follows the same shape as previous editions: over three days, several bars and tasting points open across the city centre, usually paired with a tasting kit available at selected points. Simply strolling through the squares and venues is free, while the actual wine tastings require purchasing a tasting kit.

Tickets and Admission for Vinitaly and the City Verona

Walking through the participating squares and palaces in the old town does not require a ticket. For the wine tastings themselves, a tasting kit with a glass and vouchers is traditionally sold; exact prices for the 2027 edition had not yet been published at the time of writing. Entry to the Vinitaly trade fair itself follows separate conditions, since it remains open only to registered industry visitors.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Verona

• Verona's historic centre is best explored on foot, and a car is not needed for the event itself
• Verona Porta Nuova train station is within walking distance of the old town and well connected to the Italian rail network
• Early April weather in Verona can still be changeable, so a light jacket is a good idea
• Since Vinitaly and the City falls close to the main trade fair, accommodation in Verona should be booked well ahead
• Anyone planning to attend both the public event and the trade fair should check the separate entrance conditions for each in advance