Zielona Góra Wine Festival 2026 – What, where and when? Your guide to Winobranie 2026

Zielona Góra Wine Festival 2026 (Winobranie) is one of the largest wine festivals in Poland and the most important cultural event in the Lubusz Voivodeship. Every year, thousands of residents and visitors gather during the Zielona Góra City Days to celebrate the city’s centuries-old winemaking heritage.

In 2026, Winobranie will take place from 4-12 September. For nine days, Zielona Góra transforms into a vibrant city filled with music, wine, local cuisine, and cultural events. As tradition dictates, the city is symbolically ruled by Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and the patron of the festival.

Visitors can enjoy concerts, art performances, wine tastings, meetings with local winemakers, the famous Wine Festival Fair, guided vineyard tours, and the spectacular Wine Festival Parade.

When is the Zielona Góra Wine Festival 2026?

The Zielona Góra Wine Festival 2026 will be held from 4 to 12 September 2026.

The festival is traditionally celebrated every September during the city’s annual festivities, coinciding with the grape harvest season – a tradition deeply rooted in Zielona Góra’s history.

The first edition of Winobranie took place in 1842, making it one of the oldest urban wine festivals in Poland. Today, the event combines the city’s rich winemaking traditions with modern culture, live music, and entertainment.

What is the Zielona Góra Wine Festival like?

The Zielona Góra Wine Festival is first and foremost a celebration of wine. Visitors can sample locally produced wines, tour nearby vineyards, learn about the winemaking process, and in some cases even participate in grape harvesting or wine production. Several historic wine cellars are also open to visitors during the festival.

At the same time, Winobranie offers countless attractions for families, tourists, and locals alike. Throughout the city you’ll find concerts, street performances, exhibitions, and the popular Wine Festival Market, where local wineries, artisans, craftsmen, and regional food producers showcase their products.

Highlights of Winobranie 2026

The festival programme includes:

• The Wine Village beside Zielona Góra Town Hall
• Tastings of local Lubusz wines
• Meet-the-winemaker events
• Regional food products and handmade crafts
• Open-air concerts
• Theatre performances
• Sporting events
• Guided tours to nearby vineyards

It is the perfect opportunity to discover the traditions of Polish winemaking, meet local producers, and taste wines crafted in family-owned vineyards across the Lubusz Voivodeship.

The Wine Festival parade – Zielona Góra’s most colourful tradition

One of the most anticipated events of Winobranie is the Wine Festival Parade, which attracts thousands of spectators every year.

The parade features a colourful procession through the streets of Zielona Góra with music, elaborate costumes, artistic performances, historical reenactment groups, local organisations, schools, street theatres, stilt walkers, residents, and visitors. Leading the parade is Bacchus, the symbolic ruler of the city during the festival.

Throughout Winobranie, Zielona Góra becomes one enormous celebration filled with colour, creativity, and wine traditions.

During the festival, visitors can also enjoy:

• the special regional “Winniczek” train,
• cruises on the Oder River,
• dedicated Wine Buses (WinoBusy) connecting the city centre with nearby vineyards.

Wine Buses (WinoBusy) – Visit Lublin vineyards

One of the unique attractions of Winobranie 2026 is the Wine Bus service, offering organised trips to local vineyards.

During these excursions visitors can:

• explore vineyards and grape cultivation,
• learn how wine is produced,
• visit family-owned wineries,
• taste regional wines directly from local winemakers.

The Lubusz Voivodeship is one of Poland’s leading wine-producing regions, and the area surrounding Zielona Góra is home to numerous charming vineyards that welcome guests throughout the year.

Wine Festival Parade 2026 Theme

The official theme of the Wine Festival Parade 2026 is: “Roots and Leaves.”

The concept symbolically connects Zielona Góra’s long-standing traditions with the creativity and energy of its residents. This year’s parade is directed by Cezary Molenda, who encourages participants to interpret the theme freely. Rather than imposing strict guidelines, the motto serves as inspiration, allowing imagination and community spirit to shape one of Poland’s most colourful parades.

Zielona Góra Wine Festival 2026 concerts – Who will perform?

The Winobranie 2026 concert programme promises a diverse line-up.

In a public vote organised by the Zielona Góra Cultural Centre, residents selected the artists they would most like to see perform. The most popular choices included:

• Bracia Figo Fagot
• Żabson
• Anna Wyszkoni
• Zakopower
• Wiktor Dyduła
• The Dumplings
• Carla Fernandes

So far, Margaret has been officially confirmed as one of the performers at Winobranie 2026.

The complete concert schedule and event programme will be announced soon.

Where does the Zielona Góra Wine Festival take place?

Most festival events are located in the historic city centre.

The Wine Village is situated next to the Old Town Hall, while the Wine Festival Market stretches along Zielona Góra’s pedestrian promenade.

Concerts are held simultaneously at several venues, including:

• Main Stage – Powstańców Wielkopolskich Square
• Small Stage – Teatralny Square
• Wine Hill (Winne Wzgórze), beside the famous Palm House

Additional concerts take place at the Zielona Góra Philharmonic, while theatre performances are presented during the Wine Festival Theatre Meetings at the Lubuski Theatre.

Visitors can also explore historic wine cellars throughout the city or take a Wine Bus to vineyards outside Zielona Góra.

More attractions and venues will be announced with the official Winobranie 2026 programme.

Where to stay during Winobranie 2026?

If you’re planning to visit Zielona Góra Wine Festival 2026, it’s highly recommended to book your accommodation well in advance. Thousands of visitors arrive each year, and the best hotels fill up quickly.

Qubus Hotel Zielona Góra is an excellent choice for guests who want to stay within walking distance of the festival’s main attractions. Its central location provides easy access to the Wine Festival promenade, concerts, markets, and cultural events.

Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s famous buffet breakfast featuring more than 100 fresh products, providing the perfect start to a full day of sightseeing and festival experiences.

What to see in Zielona Góra during the Wine Festival

If you’re staying in the city for several days, make sure to explore some of Zielona Góra’s top attractions, including:

• Zielona Góra Palm House
• Wine Hill (Winne Wzgórze)
• the historic Old Town promenade
• the famous Bacchus statues (“Bachusiki”) scattered throughout the city
• historical landmarks connected with the city’s winemaking heritage

Winobranie 2026 in Zielona Góra offers the perfect opportunity to discover one of Poland’s wine capitals, sample outstanding local wines, experience centuries-old traditions, and take part in one of the country’s most colourful festivals.