Dates not yet confirmed. The organiser has not announced this edition. The dates below follow the festival's usual pattern and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.
Essencia do Vinho at Palacio da Bolsa in Porto is Portugal's largest wine event, with 4,000 wines from 400 producers tasted across four days in late February.
Dates and details checked May 21, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Porto around 26 February to 1 March 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Essencia do Vinho runs 26 February to 1 March. These are the food tours and tastings in Porto to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Day trip · 3 hours
Discover the Vinho Verde region in a private experience from Porto. Explore stunning vineyards and enjoy a guided tasting of wines, cheeses, and olive oils with VIP tr...
Day trip · 4 hours
Discover the Vinhos Verdes region on a guided tour of an organic vineyard. Learn about wine production, taste local wines, and enjoy a selection of local dishes.
Day trip · 1 day
Wine Tour - Visit & Tasting in 2 Wineries - Vinho Verde
Address: Palacio da Bolsa, Rua de Ferreira Borges, 4050-253 Porto
11-14 Jun 2027
Primavera Sound Porto
Music festival; no food programme named by the organiser
8-28 Jun 2027
Festas de São João do Porto (municipal programme)
Grilled sardines on the night of São João
6-8 Jun 2027
Vinhos Verdes Essencia Festival
Vinho Verde wine festival: tastings, chef show-cookings, banquets
29 Nov to 30 Dec
Mercado de Natal do Porto
Portuguese Christmas food and drink
27 Feb to 1 Mar 2027
Simplesmente Vinho
Portuguese and Galician wine
4-6 Feb 2027
Samba no Porto
Brazilian
