Retz – Retzer Weinlesefest 2027

Retzer Weinlesefest 2027 takes place from 23 to 26 September 2027. Find out here what is known about the dates, venue, festival programme and how to get there.

Retzer Weinlesefest 2027: Four days of festivities in the Weinviertel

The 72 edition of Retzer Weinlesefest has officially been announced for Thursday 23 September to Sunday 26 September 2027. This traditional festival brings wine, music and customs to the wine town of Retz every year. The main focus is Hauptplatz, with a large wine tavern and a market. There is also an amusement park near the historic town centre. The organiser will publish the detailed schedule and performing music groups for 2027 later. The dates are therefore confirmed, while the detailed programme is still being prepared.

Retzer Weinlesefest 2027: Winegrowers' parade and fireworks

Well-known highlights include the festive winegrowers' parade, the raising of the Heurigenbuschen, wine tastings and a large fireworks display. The official event page describes these elements as longstanding traditions of Retzer Weinlesefest. Last year, the Heurigenbuschen was raised on Friday and the large parade took place on Sunday. The exact times of the events in September 2027 have not yet been confirmed. The event calendar therefore does not show unverified times for individual concerts, festival services or the fireworks.

Amusement park on Wallstraße

The fairground is traditionally located on Wallstraße, while wine tastings and the festival stage are around Hauptplatz. This means you can walk between the different event areas. Rides and games cater both to families with children and to funfair fans. The rides and operators travelling to the event in 2027 have not yet been confirmed by name. Previous appearances are therefore not presented as a new line-up of rides. A specific list can be added later based on official or secondary reports.

Wine tasting and regional food

Winegrowers and hospitality businesses in the Retzer Land present regional wines and specialities at the festival. The large wine tavern is a popular meeting place to enjoy the autumn wine season with friends or family. Music groups add to the atmosphere on Hauptplatz. Many events are linked to the region's winegrowing traditions. The festival is also worth visiting if you would rather explore the market stalls or just visit the amusement park. Prices for tastings and food vary by offer.

Admission and opening times at a glance

The exact opening times for 2027 have not yet been published in full. In 2026, the market and amusement park opened at different times on the first few days, while the fairground on Wallstraße could be accessed without a separate site admission fee. 2026 admission tickets were sold for the festival area on Hauptplatz; reduced prices for children were also available then. These prices cannot be carried over to 2027 without verification. No artificial MEC timetable or confirmed admission price has therefore been added for the new edition.

Getting to Retz

The historic Hauptplatz is the centre of the wine harvest festival. The amusement park is on Wallstraße, just a short walk away. Retz is accessible by regional train; especially when visitor numbers are high, it is worth checking train connections. Road closures may apply around the festival parade and market days. Find more festivals in our funfair calendar. The latest date and further programme details will be published by Retzer Land on its official wine harvest festival page.