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18 April 2026
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20 April 2026

Vinicircus 2026

Vinicircus is Brittany's most beloved natural wine festival, held every year in the village of Guipel in Ille-et-Vilaine. Now in its 21st edition, this two-day event brings together around 70 independent producers committed to sustainable and natural viticulture from across France and the world, creating a genuine meeting place between passionate winemakers and curious wine lovers.

The spirit of Vinicircus is resolutely festive and community-driven: tastings sit alongside live concerts, artisan food, winemaker dinners and late-night celebrations. The atmosphere is joyful, informal and deeply human — true to the philosophy of the natural wine movement. Held at the Complexe Sportif in Guipel, a small village near Rennes, it has become one of the most cherished dates on the natural wine calendar in western France.

For 2026, the festival features two headlining concerts: La Phaze on Saturday night and Tekemat on Sunday night. Winemaker dinners are organised both evenings — intimate, seated affairs cooked with fresh local market produce and served alongside the producers' own wines. Places are strictly limited and sell out far in advance.

What to expect

  • Natural wine tasting — Around 70 vignerons from across France and beyond present their cuvées for free tasting. A rare chance to meet producers directly and discover bottles unavailable elsewhere.
  • Live concerts — La Phaze (Saturday) and Tekemat (Sunday) headline two nights of live music, creating an atmosphere unlike any other wine event.
  • Winemaker dinners — Seated dinners on Saturday and Sunday evenings, cooked by the Vinicircus team with fresh, local and seasonal produce. Followed by the headline concert. Reservation is mandatory — book early as they sell out months in advance.
  • Food hall and bar — An outdoor chapiteau hosts a food hall and wine bar, open to all during the evening for those not attending the dinner.
  • MagicoBus — A return bus from Guipel to Rennes (Place de Bretagne) departs after the Saturday concert, for a safe journey home.

Useful links

Official website — full programme and producer list →

Tickets and winemaker dinner reservations on HelloAsso →

Vinicircus 2026 and Tastee

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Practical information

Dates: 18–19 April 2026
Venue: Complexe Sportif, Rue du Stade, 35440 Guipel, France
Opening hours: Saturday 18 April: 10:00–19:00 | Sunday 19 April: 10:00–19:00
Entry: €8 per day (tastings included)
Winemaker dinners (Sat & Sun evenings): Separate reservation required — very limited places, book via HelloAsso
Concerts: La Phaze (Saturday) | Tekemat (Sunday)
MagicoBus return to Rennes: Departs 01:30 from Guipel, arrives Place de Bretagne — book separately
Organiser: Vini Circus association

Book tickets and dinners on HelloAsso →

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