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Events in Beaune: Festivals and What's On
Throughout the year, Beaune hosts some of Burgundy’s most celebrated events. From prestigious wine auctions and harvest festivities to cultural and gastronomic gatherings, the town offers a vibrant calendar shaped by centuries of heritage and art de vivre.
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The Most Iconic Annual Events in Beaune
Here is a selection of the best events to discover during your stay in Burgundy.
Hospices de beaune
Dates : Third sunday of November
The world’s most famous wine charity
auction. A centuries-old tradition
combining prestige, generosity and
Burgundy’s finest wines.
beaune harvest festival
Dates : September
Celebrate the end of the grape harvest
with wine tastings, local food, live
music, and festive events throughout
Beaune. A unique opportunity to
experience Burgundy’s winemaking
traditions.
SAINT VINCENT TOURNENTE
Dates : Last weekend of January
Celebrate Burgundy’s most famous
wine festival with parades, traditional
ceremonies, wine tastings, and festive
events throughout Beaune. A unique
opportunity to experience local
tradition.
Grands jours de
bourgogne
Dates : Every 2 years in March
Held every two years, this prestigious
wine event brings renowned producers and
wine professionals for exceptional tastings.
A unique opportunity to discover the
richness of Burgundy wines.
Other events in Beaune
beaune vintage
Dates : April
A vintage car rally through Burgundy’s
vineyards, wine villages and historic estates.
Participants follow scenic routes while
discovering the region’s rich wine heritage
and stunning landscapes.
Paulée de meursault
Dates : November
Following the Hospices de Beaune
Wine Auction, this iconic celebration
brings together winemakers and wine
lovers for exceptional wines, gourmet
dining, and Burgundy traditions.
Le printemps de Monthélie
Dates : April
Celebrate the arrival of spring with
wine tastings, local gastronomy, and
cellar visits hosted by the winemakers
of Monthélie. A unique opportunity to
discover Burgundy’s wine heritage.
International baroque
opera festival
Dates : July
Experience one of Europe’s leading
baroque music festivals, where world
renowned artists perform in the iconic
Hospices de Beaune and Notre-Dame
Basilica.
Combine Events with Other Experiences in Beaune
The route des Grands crus
The best restaurants in Beaune
Outdoor activities and cycling
Culture and heritage
