Today we are introducing you to one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year for wine lovers: the 2026 Franciacorta in the Cellar Festival.
Organized by the Franciacorta Consortium, the Festival celebrates Franciacorta and the territory where it is produced, inviting wine lovers and curious visitors to enjoy an entire weekend among vineyards, wineries, historic estates and local flavours.
From September 18 to 20, 2026, Franciacorta’s wineries will open their doors with a rich programme of experiences: guided tours, tastings, lunches and dinners at the wineries, vineyard walks, food & wine events, music and much more.
The Festival is the perfect opportunity to discover how Franciacorta is made, meet the people behind its production and experience a territory that offers so much more than a glass of wine.
Let’s discover together when the 2026 Franciacorta Festival takes place, which wineries are worth visiting and which experiences they have organized for the occasion.
- When does it take place and how can you participate?
- Elisabetta Abrami at the Franciacorta Festival
- Franciacorta Festival – Tenuta Ambrosini
- Castello Bonomi – at the winery for the Franciacorta Festival
- San Cristoforo at the Franciacorta Festival
- Bonfadini Franciacorta and the Fuori Festival
- Ronco Calino and its Festival experiences
- Muratori opens its doors during the Franciacorta Festival
When does it take place and how can you participate?
For the 2026 edition, the Franciacorta in the Cellar Festival will take place from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20.
Three days to discover the area through a wide variety of experiences: the official programme includes tastings, winery and vineyard tours, outdoor activities, food & wine events, picnics, music, as well as lunches and dinners at the wineries.
To take part, you can choose the experience that best matches your interests and book your preferred event directly.
Among the many wineries taking part in the initiative, we have selected some of those featured on Divinea, offering experiences during the Festival designed to let you discover Franciacorta in an authentic and engaging way.
Elisabetta Abrami at the Franciacorta Festival
In Provaglio d’Iseo, the Elisabetta Abrami winery offers several opportunities to discover its wines and its connection to organic viticulture and Pinot Noir.
During the Festival, one of the available experiences is the Magnum Tasting, an appointment designed to explore the different expressions of the winery’s Franciacorta through the large-format bottle.
Taking place on Saturday, September 19, the experience includes a tasting of three organic Franciacorta wines served in Magnum format: Satèn, Brut and Rosé, accompanied by a savoury baked product.
The tasting takes place between the winery courtyard and the “Dossi” Pinot Noir vineyard, located directly opposite the winery. In case of bad weather, the experience will be moved indoors.
Franciacorta Festival – Tenuta Ambrosini
Also Tenuta Ambrosini, in Cazzago San Martino, opens its doors during the Festival with several experiences dedicated to discovering Franciacorta and the winery itself.
Among the selected experiences is Franciacorta & Spiedo in the Cellar, an evening combining wine, local cuisine and music.
The event takes place on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 at 8:00 PM. After a visit to the winery and an introduction to the Franciacorta Traditional Method, guests can enjoy a dinner featuring local dishes, accompanied by a tasting of four Franciacorta wines.
The evening will be rounded off with live music, creating a relaxed and convivial Festival atmosphere.
Castello Bonomi – at the winery for the Franciacorta Festival
In Coccaglio, Castello Bonomi offers several experiences to discover its Franciacorta wines and experience the winery during the Festival weekend.
Among the options are tastings dedicated to the different expressions of the winery’s production and, for those looking for a more complete experience, the Lunch at the Winery.
The event on Sunday, September 20 invites guests to take a seat on the exclusive loggia overlooking the Castello Bonomi vineyards and enjoy a four-course menu prepared by the chefs of Arte in Cucina by Alberto Bittu.
Lunch is accompanied by a welcome glass of Franciacorta, with the option to join a guided tour of the winery.
An ideal opportunity to combine wine, cuisine and landscape on one of the most eagerly awaited weekends of the year in Franciacorta.
San Cristoforo at the Franciacorta Festival
In Erbusco, in the heart of Franciacorta, San Cristoforo also offers several experiences to enjoy the winery and the surrounding area during the Festival.
Among the selected events is the San Chill Festival – Franciacorta Edition, taking place on Sunday, September 20.
From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the winery invites guests to spend a day of wine, relaxation and good food, with a visit through the vineyards and winery, a glass of Franciacorta and a Chill Food offering by Assonica.
An informal and convivial experience, perfect for those who want to enjoy a relaxed day in Franciacorta, surrounded by wine and nature.
Bonfadini Franciacorta and the Fuori Festival
In Iseo, Bonfadini Franciacorta offers several opportunities to meet the winery and taste its wines. The selected event in this case is the Fuori Festival, which takes place ahead of the official Franciacorta Festival weekend.
The event takes place on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 and combines Franciacorta, street food and music.
The basic package includes a glass of Franciacorta and a dish of your choice from Ciccio’s Smoke & BBQ food truck, with the option to add extra glasses and dishes. During the day, guests can also take part in the winery tour free of charge and on an optional basis, while from 6:00 PM the atmosphere comes alive with a DJ set.
A perfect event for those who want to start getting into the Festival spirit already the weekend before.
Ronco Calino and its Festival experiences
In Adro, Ronco Calino offers several experiences to discover its wines and the surrounding area.
Among those available during the Festival is the Mini Wine Trekking with Franciacorta Tasting, taking place on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20.
The experience starts at the winery and continues with a guided walk of approximately 1 km through the vineyards, along the Ronco Calino hills. Along the route, two tasting stops offer the chance to taste Franciacorta Satèn BIO and Brut Millesimato BIO directly in the vineyard.
Back at the winery, after a short visit to the production areas, the experience concludes with a third glass of Franciacorta Brut BIO, accompanied by breadsticks, Parmigiano Reggiano and a selection of local cured meats.
An original way to discover Franciacorta by walking among the vines and tasting the wine right where its grapes are grown.
Muratori opens its doors during the Franciacorta Festival
Also Muratori, in Adro, is taking part in the Festival with several experiences combining wine tasting, conviviality and a visit to the winery.
Among the selected events is the Blue Beats Brunch, taking place on Sunday, September 20.
The morning begins with a winery tour at 11:30 AM, followed by brunch from 12:00 PM. The food selection by CroissanteriaLab allows guests to choose one savoury and one sweet dish, accompanied by two glasses of Franciacorta.
Adding to the atmosphere is the music by DJ Zobetti, for a Sunday dedicated to food, wine and conviviality.
From vineyard trekking to lunches at the winery, from Magnum tastings to evenings with live music: the 2026 Franciacorta Festival is the perfect opportunity to discover this territory through a wide variety of experiences.
Choose the winery you want to visit, find the experience that suits you best and get ready to discover Franciacorta right where the wine is made.
