Canterbury Wine Festival 2026 VIP experience - Friday 15 May 7-10pm

Uncork the exceptional taste of Kent wines at the opening event for Westgate Hall’s Canterbury Wine Festival™, with this special VIP experience.

Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or a curious newcomer, deepen your wine-tasting with our exclusive VIP experience. Your Festival ticket includes access to the festival VIP opening event, a Masterclass with Master of Wine Clive Barlow, over 60 different Kent wine tastings, the opportunity to meet 16+ vineyards, pizza food pairing, a festival goody bag, and a tasting brochure.

From multi-award-winning household names to family estates and newer places, connect with producers including Balfour, Barnsole, Biddenden, Brabourne, Brenley, Chartham, Domaine Evremond, Gusbourne, Heppington, Nine Oaks, Oastwood Wine, Simpsons Wine Estate, Terlingham, Warehorne, Wayfarer, Woodchurch Wine, Woolton Farm, the Wine Garden of England (Chapel Down, Squerryes, Westwell, Yotes Court) and Corkk English wine specialist.

This is your chance to be the first to explore Kent’s exquisite wines right in the heart of Canterbury, all in one place, and to taste and buy some of the best English wines around.

Westgate Hall is a fully accessible venue, close to transport links and a short distance from Canterbury West train station and Canterbury Bus Station. Travel by Southeastern to save on your train ticket.

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Ticket cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the event to be given a refund. For group bookings terms and conditions, please get in touch with us directly at cwf@westgatehall.org.

This is an 18+ event. Please drink responsibly. Spittoons will be provided.