SALON DU VIN ET DE LA BIÈRE DE DUNKERQUE 2026

Check passport validity and visa need for France — Passport should be valid at least 6 months beyond travel; France is in the Schengen area, so check your nationality against French short-stay entry rules before booking.

Book flights to the nearest hub serving northern France and onward transfer to Dunkirk — Compare hubs with direct connections to the region and allow buffer time for the rail or road leg into Dunkirk before the 23 October 2026 opening.

Reserve a hotel in Dunkirk close to Le Kursaal - Palais des Congrès — Book for the show window 23 to 26 October 2026; central Dunkirk properties near the Kursaal sell out early for the Salon du Vin et de la Biere.

Register online and secure your badge for the 2026 edition — Use the organiser site chevaliers-dunkerque.fr; save or print the confirmation email and bring photo ID to badge collection.

Download the exhibitor list and programme — Shortlist wine, beer and spirits producers and note stand numbers plus tasting session times before you travel.

Pre-schedule B2B meetings and tastings with target exhibitors — Contact priority producers by email or through the organiser contact details well before the show to lock meeting slots.

Plan local transport to Le Kursaal — Check Dunkirk bus and tram routes stopping near the Kursaal and note taxi or ride-hail options for late finishes.

Confirm opening hours and entry access rules with the organiser — Verify trade versus public session timings and any age or accreditation conditions for alcohol tastings.

Prepare buyer materials and packing — Bring business cards, company credentials, a tasting notebook and a light bag for catalogues and samples.

Check the late-October weather forecast for Dunkirk — Coastal northern France in late October is often cool and wet; pack a waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes.

Arrange spending money in euros — The local currency is the euro (EUR); carry a small amount of cash for tastings and small purchases and check card acceptance with exhibitors.

Final travel and Day 1 arrival checks — Reconfirm tickets, hotel booking, passport and ID; arrive early on the first show day for orientation, security screening and badge collection.