reland’s biggest wine event, the O’Briens Wine Fest, returns to the RDS on 9th and 10th October 2026, bringing together over 80 wineries and winemakers from around the world for one of the highlights of Ireland’s wine calendar. With an incredible 350+ wines available to taste under one roof, guests can sip their way around the world, discovering everything from much-loved favourites to exciting new wines and hidden gems. Along the way, they’ll have the chance to meet the people behind the bottles and get expert advice and recommendations from the O’Briens wine team.
The Dublin festival takes place across three sessions: Friday, 9th October from 6pm–9pm, and Saturday, 10th October from 2pm–5pm and 6pm–9pm.
Wine lovers in Cork and Limerick can also join in, with two local Wine Fest events taking place at The Hunt Museum in Limerick on 7th October from 6pm–9pm and Hayfield Manor in Cork on 8th October from 6pm–9pm. Tickets for both local events are available in-store.
New for 2026, the Dublin festival will feature a dedicated Champagne Space, alongside Meet the Winemaker free wine tasting sessions, a sneak preview of O’Briens’ new gifting range for Christmas, and tasty cheese and tapas available to purchase.
Guests can also visit the Irish Guide Dogs space, with further festival additions to be announced.
DUBLIN EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: Friday, 9th October from 6pm–9pm, followed by two sessions on Saturday, 10th October from 2pm–5pm and 6pm–9pm.
WHERE: Industries Hall, RDS, Dublin 4.
WHO: Winemakers and wineries from around the world, alongside O’Briens expert wine team.
WHAT’S HAPPENING:
· Over 350 wine tasting opportunities with international winemakers and wineries
· New: Dedicated Champagne Space, with five tasting tokens included
· Meet the Winemaker free wine tasting sessions, with limited spaces available on the day
· Tasty cheese and tapas to purchase
· Irish Guide Dogs space, including an opportunity to meet the dogs
· A sneak preview of O’Briens’ new gifting range for Christmas
WHY: To celebrate wine, discover new favourites and give Irish wine lovers the opportunity to meet and learn from the people behind the bottles, while supporting a great cause. €10 from every ticket sold for the Dublin festival will be donated to Irish Guide Dogs.
O’Briens Wine Director and Master of Wine, Lynne Coyle, said:
“We are delighted to be welcoming so many of our favourite winery partners to Dublin again this October. It is a unique opportunity for our customers, team and winemakers to come together and taste an incredible range of wine styles, new wines and grape varieties from around the world.”
Speaking about Wine Fest, Elaine Kelly, Head of Marketing and eCommerce, O’Briens Wine, said:
“What makes Wine Fest particularly special is that it’s not just about tasting over 350 wines; it’s about meeting the winemakers, hearing the stories behind the bottles and getting expert recommendations from our O’Briens wine team along the way. This year we’re adding even more to the experience with our new Champagne Space and Meet the Winemaker tasting sessions, and we’re very proud that €10 from every ticket sold will support Irish Guide Dogs.”
TICKETS: Tickets for the Dublin festival are priced at €45, with an early-bird price of €40 available until 14th September. Tickets are available now via O’Briens Wine. Tickets for the Cork and Limerick events are available in-store.
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