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Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival 2026: programme and access
Choose free and booked highlights, manage crowds and connect the festival to a coherent Montmartre day.
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key points: 7 – 11 Oct · Paris 18e · Défilé · concerts · goût · Accès mixte
VERIFIED INFORMATION
Before you book
- Dates
- Place
- Paris 18thÎle-de-France
- Access
- Access varies by programme
- Checked
The parade, concerts and food route are spread across the 18th; some free limited-capacity events require booking.
What is confirmed
From 7 to 11 October, the 18th arrondissement brings together a parade, concerts, food route, meetings and the Clos Montmartre celebration. The programme is dispersed: each event has its own address and status.
Programme choices · checked 1 October 2026
On 8 October, Chansons à boire is scheduled at the 18th arrondissement town hall, 19:30–20:30, with booking. The Scène des Vendanges at the Arènes runs on 9 and 10 October, 12:00–20:00, and on 11 October, 12:00–17:00, with booking. On 10 October, Jacques Demy’s Lola is scheduled at La Fémis, 10:30–13:00. The closing dance is listed at Square Louise Michel on 11 October, 16:30–19:30. Times are Paris local; check each activity’s official listing before travelling.
Tickets and booking
Much of the festival is free, but some workshops, tastings and limited-capacity events require booking. An open street programme does not mean every activity is unticketed.
Venue, access and constraints
Montmartre combines hills, cobbles, narrow streets and deep stations. For reduced mobility or a stroller, check the exact location and plan a step-free route; do not count on a quick crossing from one side of the hill to the other.
Who it suits
Best for visitors drawn to a popular neighbourhood festival, music and local food. Tastings are not the only appeal; families and non-drinkers can target the parade, performances and heritage.
Trip impact
Choose one major time slot, add Sacré-Cœur or Musée de Montmartre on the same side, then book a meal away from the busiest axis.
Final check
Programme, booking, perimeters and traffic arrangements change. Check the official map 48 hours before and on the morning of the visit.
Frequently asked questions
Are the dates confirmed?
From 7 to 11 October, the 18th arrondissement brings together a parade, concerts, food route, meetings and the Clos Montmartre celebration. The programme is dispersed: each event has its own address and status.
Does one ticket guarantee the whole programme?
Much of the festival is free, but some workshops, tastings and limited-capacity events require booking. An open street programme does not mean every activity is unticketed.
What should be rechecked?
Programme, booking, perimeters and traffic arrangements change. Check the official map 48 hours before and on the morning of the visit.
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