One of the World’s Premier Wine Destinations Opens Its Doors for the 10th Anniversary of Yerevan Wine Days
Yerevan Wine Days 2026 Marks 10th Anniversary, Bringing 100 Wineries to Central Yerevan June 5–7
by Press Release
Mar 17, 2026
YEREVAN, Armenia, (March 17, 2026) – Yerevan Wine Days (YWD26) will celebrate its 10th anniversary on June 5–7, 2026, transforming the center of Armenia’s capital into a three-night, pedestrian-only wine and gastronomy festival across Saryan, Moskovyan, and Tumanyan streets. Designed as a walkable city experience, Yerevan Wine Days combines winery discovery, food partnerships, and interactive activations that spotlight Armenia’s growing wine sector.
What began in 2017 with 25 winemakers on a section of Saryan Street has scaled into one of the region’s largest public-facing wine events. Recent editions have welcomed 180,000+ attendees across three days, with approximately 30,000 international visitors, and participation from around 100 Armenian wineries, creating a concentrated platform for brand visibility, consumer engagement, and destination-driven demand.
The 2026 Experience: Key Highlights
-Urban Wine Takeover: Central Yerevan becomes a pedestrian festival zone built for high-volume tasting, discovery, and hospitality-led experiences.
-Producer Scale & Variety: Visitors can explore 1,000+ wine varieties from 100 local winemakers, alongside food offerings from leading restaurants and partner pavilions.
-Wine Enjoyment Package (AMD 14,000): While entry to the festival streets is free, tasting is enabled through a package that includes a 10th-anniversary branded glass, neck pouch, 12 tasting coupons, a raffle ticket, an information booklet, and a cloth sleeve.
-Wine Talks & Creative Programming: The festival’s Wine Talks platform features masterclasses with winemakers and sommeliers, supported by interactive installations and live art moments.
-10th Anniversary Merchandise: A limited-edition capsule of streetwear and accessories will launch to mark the milestone year.
-Sustainability Practices: A reusable glass system is designed to reduce single-use waste; the festival also runs targeted recycling of event materials.
“This tenth year is an invitation to experience Armenia through its people, its energy, and its hospitality,” said the organizing team at EventToura, founded by Mary Badalyan and Nune Manukyan. “Yerevan Wine Days has become a signature city experience, and a platform to discover Armenian wine in a modern, high-visibility format.”
Dates: June 5–7, 2026 (from 16:00 until late)
Location: Central Yerevan – Saryan, Moskovyan, Tumanyan (Armenia)
Website: https://www.yerewinedays.am/en/
www.yerewinedays.am/
EventToura: Event Tourism Developing Agency
EventToura is an Armenia-based event tourism company specializing in large-scale city festivals that connect local culture with international audiences. Founded by Mary Badalyan and Nune Manukyan, EventToura develops and produces flagship street events in Yerevan, working with wineries, hospitality partners, and public/private stakeholders to grow destination appeal, visitor experience, and year-round tourism value.
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