Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival: dates, programme and parade
The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre (Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival) celebrates each autumn the harvest of the Clos Montmartre, the vineyard on the hill, in the 18th arrondissement. The 93rd edition runs from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 October 2026 under the theme "Le 18e donne le rythme" (the 18th sets the rhythm); the 2027 dates have not been announced yet (usually in October). All events in the official programme are free.
Highlights
The Ban des Vendanges and the Grand Défilé
On Saturday 10 October, the Ban des Vendanges opens the harvest in the vines of the Clos Montmartre from 9:45 to 11:30, then the Grand Défilé (grand parade) sets the 18th moving from 11:45 to 13:30, driven by the neighbourhood's traditions and talents.
Guided tours of the vines
On 7, 8, 9 and 11 October, historian Jean-Manuel Gabert tells the history and secrets of the Clos Montmartre vines. Tours are by reservation, open since 14 September.
The Parcours du Goût (Taste Trail)
At the foot of the Sacré-Cœur, exhibitors sell their products on 9 and 10 October from 10:00 to 23:00 and on 11 October from 10:00 to 19:00. Purchases can be paid by card or in cash.
Practical info
Tips
Bags and visitors are checked at the entrance to each official venue. There is only one cash machine on the hill: withdraw cash before climbing up, for instance near the Abbesses or Lamarck–Caulaincourt stations. To plan your visit of the district, read our guide complet de Montmartre.
How to get there
Metro lines 2, 4, 12 and 13 serve the festival venues, along with many bus lines. The Clos Montmartre vines are on rue des Saules. Driving up the hill is strongly discouraged, even banned, from Thursday 8 October 2026. The funicular runs from 6:00 to 19:00 on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October: it is closed from 19:00 to 23:00, while the Parcours du Goût stays open.
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