Vancouver International Wine Festival 2027
About
The Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF) is Canadas flagship wine celebration, bringing international producers, importers, sommeliers, and the public together each March in downtown Vancouver. The festival benefits Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival and combines International Festival Tastings, themed lunches and dinners, trade competitions, and public tasting events across Metro Vancouver.
2027 edition
According to the official FAQ on vanwinefest.ca, the 2027 festival takes place March 8-13, 2027, primarily at the Vancouver Convention Centre (East) and other venues around town. Advance tickets go on sale in November 2026; remaining public and trade tickets follow in early 2027. The festival website already features 2027 public-event listings and branding for the next edition.
What to expect
Visitors can sample wines from participating wineries at International Festival Tastings, attend premium and Bacchanalia-related experiences, and explore food-and-wine pairings. Trade professionals use the week for competitions, retailer and restaurant awards, and networking with global wine regions. Always check vanwinefest.ca for the latest schedule, venue rooms, and ticket availability before travel.
Venue
Main site: Vancouver Convention Centre East, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, with additional events at partner venues across the city.
Register for entry or booths
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Vancouver - Vancouver Convention Centre East, British Columbia, Canada