Festivity, Festival

Fête des Vendanges

Immerse yourself in Neuchâtel's Harvest Festival: three days of revelry with a flower parade, fireworks and a winegrowers' village in the heart of the city.

Flower Corso Fête des Vendanges
Flower Corso Fête des Vendanges. © Karen Del Zio

Every autumn, Neuchâtel comes alive for the traditional Wine Harvest Festival. On the programme: the spectacular flower parade, the confetti battle, a funfair for young and old alike, fireworks lighting up the lake and the welcoming wine-growing village. Three intense days celebrating wine, joy and the heritage of an entire region.

Opening hours
Opening hours
  • From 25 Sep 2026 to 27 Sep 2026
  • Friday
    • 18:00 - 04:00
  • Saturday
    • 11:00 - 04:00
  • Sunday
    • 11:00 - 00:00
Good to know
Good to know
    • Payments at the stalls at the Grape Harvest Festival (FDV) will only be possible with the FDV bracelet, payment with cash and cards is not allowed (except for carousels)
    • FDV bracelets can be purchased before the festival ("green") at the TransN ticket offices or during the festival ("orange") at numerous stands
    • The FDV "Support" bracelets offer the following advantages: free transport (zones 10/11/14/15/30) and a standing place at the Sunday flower parade
Links & PDFs
Links & PDFs
Highlights of the Grape Harvest Festival
Festivity, Festival, Neuchâtel

A spectacular fireworks display lights up Neuchâtel: the pyromelodic show combines music and lights for a magical experience by the lake.

Excursions, guided tours, animation, Neuchâtel

At the sound of the cannon, the flower parade awakens with a lively procession, local delicacies, captivating fanfares, and splendid flower-covered floats.

Gastronomy, Tastings, Neuchâtel

Stroll through the winegrowers' village and discover the local produce on offer at the Neuchâtel Grape Harvest Festival (Fête des Vendanges).