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Montmartre's 93rd grape-harvest festival: five free days of wine, parades, and fireworks
ParisWed, Oct 7, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Overview
Overview
The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre celebrates the harvest from Paris's last remaining vineyard with five days of parades, wine tastings, concerts and street markets across the 18th arrondissement, 7–11 October 2026. Confirm the programme at fetedesvendangesdemontmartre.com.
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The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre marks its 93rd edition October 7-11, 2026, spreading free festivities across five neighborhoods of Paris's 18th arrondissement around the Clos Montmartre vineyard and Sacré-Cœur. The centerpiece is a Grand Parade of over 50 regional brotherhoods in traditional costume, marching from the vineyard to the town hall, alongside a "Parcours du Goût" wine and food trail featuring roughly a hundred French producers and regional specialties.
Free "Décibels Vendanges" concerts (pop, rock, folk, rap, funk, electro) run in neighborhood squares throughout, plus art and photography exhibitions tied to wine and Montmartre history. The festival closes on the evening of October 11 with fireworks over Sacré-Cœur, drawing thousands to watch the display light up the Paris skyline. Nearest transport: Metro lines 2, 4, or 12 to Pigalle or Abbesses, or line 13 to La Chapelle — parking in Montmartre is limited.
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- Free five-day grape-harvest festival across Montmartre's 18th arrondissement, October 7-11, 2026, centered on the Clos Montmartre vineyard and Sacré-Cœur — includes a 50+ brotherhood Grand Parade and closing fireworks.
- Getting there: Metro lines 2, 4, or 12 to Pigalle or Abbesses stations, or line 13 to La Chapelle; parking is limited, so use public transport.
- Tickets: free to attend; wine tastings and food samples at vendor stalls are paid separately.
- Highlights: Parcours du Goût wine/food trail (~100 French producers), free Décibels Vendanges concerts in neighborhood squares, and art/photography exhibitions.
- Closing night: fireworks over Sacré-Cœur on the evening of October 11 — arrive early for a good viewing spot as crowds gather.
- Wear comfortable shoes — the festival spans multiple hilly neighborhoods across the Butte Montmartre.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre free?
Yes — the 2026 festival (Oct 7-11), Montmartre's 93rd grape-harvest celebration, is free to attend; wine and food samples are paid separately.
Where exactly does it take place?
Across five neighborhoods of Montmartre's 18th arrondissement, centered on the Clos Montmartre vineyard and Sacré-Cœur, with the Grand Parade ending at the town hall.
How do I get there?
Metro lines 2, 4, or 12 to Pigalle or Abbesses, or line 13 to La Chapelle — parking is limited in Montmartre.
What's the highlight of the festival?
The Grand Parade of 50+ regional brotherhoods in traditional costume, and the closing fireworks over Sacré-Cœur on October 11 evening.
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