Victoria International Wine Festival 2026

Ticket Type Descriptions

Admission to the Grand Tasting session you select. Enjoy a 2.5-hour all-inclusive walk-around tasting featuring wines from around the world, unlimited samples, tasting guide, and event-use glass.

Access to the seminar you select. Guided tastings and educational experiences led by featured wineries, winemakers, and industry experts.

Founders Event Series Pass
Access to all Grand Tasting sessions in November, Roses & Rosé in August, plus advance registration for up to two seminars. Extremely limited.

Premier Tasting Pass
Access to any public Grand Tasting session during Festival weekend in the fall, plus advance registration for up to two seminars.

Two Day Tasting Room Pass
Access to two Grand Tasting sessions, one Friday and one Saturday. Session selections made closer to the event.

Info: Start the festival weekend with an all-inclusive evening of global wine discovery. Guests can explore hundreds of wines from around the world in a relaxed walk-around tasting format, with producers, agents, and wine professionals on hand to share the stories behind each bottle.

Info: A bright and easygoing afternoon session designed for curious tasters, weekend explorers, and anyone looking to discover new favourites at their own pace. Enjoy unlimited samples, connect with wineries and importers, and experience the festival in a more casual daytime setting.

Info: The festival’s signature Saturday evening tasting brings together an energetic crowd, international wines, and a full walk-around experience at the Victoria Conference Centre. Guests can taste across regions, styles, and producers while enjoying one of the weekend’s most anticipated sessions.

Info: Friday, November 6th at 5:30pm

South Africa Uncorked: Rare Wines from the World’s Oldest “New World” Wine Country

With a winemaking history that dates back centuries, South Africa continues to captivate wine lovers with its remarkable diversity, innovation, and sense of place. This must attend seminar will shine a spotlight on a curated lineup of unique and rarely seen wines from across the region, offering guests a chance to explore styles and producers that are not often available for tasting.

From vibrant, expressive whites to character driven reds, each wine has been selected to showcase the depth, heritage, and evolving identity of this dynamic wine country. Whether you are discovering South Africa for the first time or looking to deepen your knowledge, this guided tasting promises an engaging and memorable journey through one of the most compelling regions in the world of wine.

Info: The Worlds Best.
November 7th at 5:30pm

Back for a second year and already one of the Festival’s most anticipated experiences, this exclusive seminar presented by Everything Wine once again shines a spotlight on excellence in global winemaking. Building on the overwhelming demand and advance sell-out of its debut, the seminar returns just as big, offering guests the rare opportunity to taste a curated selection of iconic and award-winning wines from the world’s top wineries over the past five years.

Guided by industry experts, guests will explore the craftsmanship, terroir, and innovation that set these celebrated producers apart and continue to earn them international acclaim. Whether you are a seasoned collector or simply curious about the pinnacle of winemaking, this immersive tasting will deepen your appreciation for the artistry behind some of the world’s finest bottles.

Info: Island Pinot Rising: Discovering Cowichan’s Defining Wines
November 7th at 1:30pm

Join us for a compelling look at what brings Cowichan Valley and Vancouver Island Pinot Noir to life, as a host of local winemakers come together to showcase their wines and share the stories behind them. This special seminar offers a rare opportunity to dive deeper into a region that is on the cusp of wider recognition, where coastal influence, diverse soils, and passionate producers are shaping a distinctive cool climate identity.

Through a thoughtfully curated tasting, guests will explore the reflection of place, craft, and ambition that defines Island Pinot today. Whether you are already a fan of BC wines or simply curious about emerging regions, this engaging experience will provide fresh insight into why Cowichan and the Island are poised to bloom on the national and international stage.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, Canada

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