Aurich Wine & Gourmet Festival (20th Edition)

Anniversary with Tradition

Over two decades, the Aurich Wine & Gourmet Festival has become a firm fixture of the summer calendar in East Frisia. With its 20th edition in 2026, the festival reaches an anniversary year, traditionally celebrated with a slightly expanded program. The venue is the central Aurich Market Square, which will be transformed into an open wine and delicacy lounge for three days.

A World of Wine

The focus is on the wine stalls: German growing regions (Pfalz, Rheinhessen, Mosel, Baden, Franken) meet European classics (Italy, France, Spain, Austria) and surprises from overseas (South Africa, California, New Zealand). Visitors can sample by the glass, receive advice, and buy directly from the winemakers. This diversity distinguishes the Aurich festival from purely regional wine festivals.

Culinary Specialties

The wine selection is accompanied by a gourmet axis: street food stalls, cheese and sausage specialties, Mediterranean antipasti, Flammkuchen, tapas, and sweet treats. Aurich restaurateurs complement the offerings with their specialties. Live music in the background shapes the atmosphere without becoming the main attraction.

Long Opening Hours as a Trademark

The extended opening hours (Thursdays until midnight, Fridays until 1 AM, Saturdays until 2 AM) make the festival a relaxed evening destination. Those spending their summer in East Frisia plan one or two wine evenings in Aurich – a lifestyle event that transforms Aurich's city center into a vibrant meeting point for three days.