75th Hochheim Wine Festival
75th Edition — Rheingau Wine in the Home of Hock
2026
About Hochheim Wine Festival
Hochheim Wine Festival — edition 2026
Classic four-day structure with a festive opening by the Rheingau and Hochheim Wine Majesties on Friday evening, highlights on the weekend, and a firework finale in the vineyards on Monday.
Highlights Hochheim Wine Festival 2026
- 75th anniversary with special exhibition
- 26 wine stands + 15 open courtyards of wineries
- 8 stages, over 30 live acts
- Artists' alley in Hintergasse
- Grand firework display in the vineyards Monday 10:30 PM
Programme Hochheim Wine Festival 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026 — Opening
- Festive opening of the 75th Hochheim Wine Festival
- With the Rheingau Wine Queen and the Hochheim Wine Majesties (Pauline Warzecha, Alma Schriewer, Emma Luisa Walther)
- Coronation of the new Hochheim Wine Queen 2026/27
- Live music on the first stages
Saturday, July 11, 2026 — Main Evening
- Full festival operation
- Up to 30+ live acts on 8 stages throughout the day
- 15 open courtyards of Hochheim wineries
- Artists' alley in Hintergasse
- Special exhibition for the 75th Hochheim Wine Festival
Sunday, July 12, 2026 — Family Day
- Family program in the afternoon
- Interactive stations for children
- Live music in a relaxed atmosphere
- 26 wine stands in the city center
Monday, July 13, 2026 — Finale
- Last festival evening
- Live music until late
- 10:30 PM — Grand firework display in the Hochheim vineyards
Prices Hochheim Wine Festival 2026
Free admission. Hochheim Wine Festival Glass €3 (deposit/souvenir). Pay for wine and food on-site. Proceeds from the festival glass fund the free music and entertainment program.
Practical information — Hochheim Wine Festival
Getting There
By train: S-Bahn S1 from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof to Hochheim (approx. 25 min), then a 5-minute walk to the festival area. By car: A66 / A671 exit Hochheim. Parking is scarce during the festival — public transport is strongly recommended.
Admission
Free. Hochheim Wine Festival Glass €3 (deposit/souvenir). Wine and food are paid for on-site.
Sunday
Sunday is the classic Family Day with a children's program, creative stations, and a relaxed daytime program.
Home of "Hock"
Hochheim am Main is wine history: The English term "Hock" for German white wine is derived directly from the town's name — Queen Victoria loved Hochheim wine so much that the town gifted her one of its most famous vineyard names (Königin-Victoriaberg). Today, Hochheim is the eastern spearhead of the Rheingau wine region and home to top winemakers like Künstler, Schloss Reinhartshausen, Domdechant Werner, and many smaller family businesses.
75 Years of Wine Festival
In 2026, the 75th Hochheim Wine Festival will take place — an anniversary that the town will showcase: Special exhibition on the festival's history since the 1950s, new program modules, and a specially staged opening ceremony. Date: July 10th to 13th, 2026.
The Opening with the Wine Majesties
The opening will be on Friday, July 10th, by the Rheingau Wine Queen and the Hochheim Wine Majesties. The reigning Hochheim Wine Queens 2025/26 are Pauline Warzecha, Alma Schriewer, and Emma Luisa Walther — they will guide through the festival weekends, serve wine, and host stages. During the opening, the new Hochheim Wine Queen 2026/27 will also be crowned.
The Festival Scenery
The venues are Hochheim's city center and the vineyards above the town. 26 wine stands, 15 open courtyards of local wineries, plus 8 stages with over 30 live acts in the genres of Rock, Pop, Blues, and Schlager — the festival concept is generously designed and spread throughout the entire city. In Hintergasse, artists and artisans will set up their artists' alley — a beloved Hochheim tradition.
Festival Glass and Program Funding
The official Hochheim Wine Festival glass costs approx. €3. The proceeds go directly to the stage and music program — therefore, admission can remain free, and the live music can still be of high quality.
Grand Firework Display in the Vineyards
Like every year, the Hochheim Wine Festival concludes with a grand firework display, launched from the vineyards above the town: Monday, July 13th, 2026, approx. 10:30 PM. The pyrotechnics against the backdrop of the vineyards are one of the most beautiful summer fireworks in the Rheingau — a very deliberate staging of the location.
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