Program Wine Week
On three stages - on the Schlossplatz, in front of the Marktkirche and on the Dern'schen grounds - 50 bands will provide a colorful mix of musical entertainment. The Rheingau Wine Week opened on Friday, August 8, at 5 p.m. on the stage in front of the town hall.
New formats, new bands, and even more “Riesling Vibes” are shaping the music program for this year’s Rheingau Wine Week. The “Riesling Vibes” DJ format—developed last year in collaboration with the Rheingau’s young winemakers—is being significantly expanded following its successful debut and will be featured on all three stages for the first time in 2026. On Monday, August 17, DJ BEN.RN, DJ RIES.ling, DJ Peter Latino, and D-Jane Nicole will be spinning on the stage in front of the Marktkirche. On Wednesday, August 19, DJ MV Pete and “freitanzen” will provide electronic beats on the Schlossplatz. The program wraps up on Sunday, August 23, with DJ Daniel Stern and DJ Rauschhofer at the Dern’schen Gelände. In this way, the Rheingau Wine Week combines traditional wine culture with modern DJ music over three days of events.
Another new feature is the “Wine & More” format: On select event days, a varied program centered on Rheingau wine will complement the wine festival’s offerings. Visitors can look forward to a diverse range of activities and interesting insights. The events begin at 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the festival at the Dern’schen Gelände, on Tuesday in front of the Marktkirche, and on the second Saturday of the festival at the Schlossplatz.
The lineup of bands also brings something new to the table. The Rheingau Wine Week will kick off with a musical performance by the band Glow. Making their debut appearances are, among others, Groove Color, Eighties Euphoria, Klara & Benny, Mo’Soul, Cool Aid, Groovetime, and Soundspace. Other highlights include performances by Deine Jungs, Fräulein J. & die Tournedos, Cherry Bomb, and Max Headroom. Popular, long-standing bands such as Los 4 del Son, Pasi der Pogo, Colin Frost & Paul Maré, and the Couch Potatoes are also returning to the stages. In total, the three stages—on Schlossplatz, in front of the Marktkirche, and on the Dern’schen Gelände—will offer a diverse music program featuring around 50 bands every day of the ten-day festival, with performances running until 10 p.m. each night.