Standard Bank WineX pours back into the Sandton Convention Centre from Wednesday 28 to Friday 30 October 2026, bringing South Africa’s biggest consumer wine show to Johannesburg for three indulgent evenings. With well over 100 producers pouring from 17:00 to 21:00 each night, it is the ultimate one-stop tasting of the Cape’s finest.
What sets Standard Bank WineX apart is who holds the bottle: the winemakers themselves pour their own wines, which makes the show a genuinely practical way to compare estates, ask questions and discover your next favourite before you buy. Entry includes a tasting glass, and the format encourages slow, curious wandering from stand to stand.
What to expect at Standard Bank WineX 2026
Expect the full spectrum of South African wine — from iconic Stellenbosch and Franschhoek estates to boutique producers from emerging regions — plus bubbly bars, food stalls and the pleasant hum of Joburg’s wine-loving crowd unwinding after work. Many exhibitors offer show-only specials, so bring space in the boot.
The after-work timing is the show’s secret weapon. Each session runs 17:00 to 21:00, perfect for starting an evening in Sandton: taste your way around the halls, then carry the conversation into one of the precinct’s restaurants.
Event details
- Event: Standard Bank WineX 2026
- Dates: Wednesday 28 – Friday 30 October 2026
- Times: 17:00 – 21:00 each evening
- Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton, Johannesburg
- Entry: Includes a tasting glass
- Booking: Via the official WineX website
Tickets and tips
Standard Bank WineX tickets sell online through the official site, and evenings regularly sell out — Thursday and Friday sessions go first, so book early or aim for the quieter Wednesday. Standard Bank cardholders should look out for ticket offers in the build-up.
Come with a plan: study the exhibitor list beforehand, start with lighter whites before moving to the bold reds, and use the spittoons like the professionals do if you want to last all 100-plus producers. The Gautrain’s Sandton station is walking distance, making it easy to leave the car at home — the wise choice for a wine show.
Standard Bank WineX FAQs
When is Standard Bank WineX 2026? Over three evenings, 28 to 30 October 2026, from 17:00 to 21:00 at the Sandton Convention Centre. Each night offers the same exhibitors, so pick the evening that suits your diary — or make a mid-week ritual of it and go twice.
Is it only for wine experts? Not at all. WineX has always been a show for the curious as much as the connoisseur. Winemakers love introducing newcomers to their range, and the tasting-glass format keeps things relaxed and unpretentious.
Turn WineX into a full Joburg evening out — browse more events in Gauteng or find great things to do in Sandton and beyond. Twenty-plus years in, Standard Bank WineX remains the country’s favourite way to meet a thousand wines in one room — cheers to that.
October is a lovely month to be in Johannesburg — jacarandas in full purple bloom, long warm evenings and the social calendar warming up towards summer. WineX slots perfectly into that rhythm, and out-of-town visitors can easily build a short city break around it: gallery mornings in Rosebank, lunch in Parkhurst, tastings in Sandton by night.
For serious buyers, the show is also the best market research in the country. Where else can you taste an estate’s whole range, quiz the winemaker on vintages, then compare it against a hundred rivals within a few metres? Bring a notebook or use the show’s tasting guides, flag your favourites, and take advantage of exhibitor specials before you head home. Standard Bank WineX 2026 is three evenings only — and in Joburg’s spring, there is no better after-work plan.
