Wine and Dine 2026 lights up Broad Street

Wine and Dine 2026 turns the Kimmel Center into a tasting tour

Philadelphia habitually pulls off events that feel like the city’s entire dining and drinking identity is compressed into one very dapper night. Wine and Dine 2026 is one of those events. Presented by Philadelphia Magazine, this annual tasting experience returns on Thursday, February 19, 2026, taking over the Ensemble Arts Philly – Kimmel Center at Commonwealth Plaza, right at 300 South Broad Street. From the moment you step into that iconic space, Wine and Dine 2026 reads like a love letter to the way Philly actually eats and celebrates: chef-driven, neighborhood-rooted, and just upscale enough to feel like an occasion without losing the fun.

Editors Christy Lejeune and Food Editor Kae Lani Palmisano are the ones inviting the public into the mix, and the scale is no small thing—more than 1,200 people attend annually. The concept is simple in the best way: Wine and Dine 2026 gives guests the chance to taste dishes from top local restaurants hand-selected by the editors, including names featured on the 50 Best Restaurants list and Best of Philly winners, while sipping from a lineup of more than 250 premium wines. It’s the kind of night where your “one more bite” instincts get tested repeatedly—and you happily fail every time.

Wine and Dine 2026 tickets, times, and VIP perks worth knowing

The rhythm of Wine and Dine 2026 is built for people who like options. General admission runs from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., while VIP ticket holders get early entry from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. That extra hour matters when you’re trying to pace yourself through a room packed with standout pours and chef stations, and the VIP Lounge—presented by Land Rover Cherry Hill—adds a more intimate layer to the whole experience.

VIP benefits include early access, a closer, more personal experience with winemakers and chefs, and the ability to taste a selection of wines from around the world that aren’t offered during general admission. VIP guests also get first dibs on dishes from top local chefs and restaurants, plus access to the private VIP Lounge featuring premium samplings and an exclusive chef’s tasting experience. VIP tickets also include complimentary valet parking.

Wine and Dine 2026 general admission is $135, VIP is $180, and there are designated driver tickets for both tiers—$90 for general admission and $110 for VIP. Tickets are available for purchase online through Philadelphia magazine’s event page.

Wine and Dine 2026 brings the city’s best bites and bottles together

Wine and Dine 2026 has the spotlight because of the sheer range of who shows up—both on plates and in glasses. On the food side, you’re looking at a roster that pulls from destination dining, cult favorites, and the kind of places locals recommend like they’re sharing a secret.

Participating restaurants and purveyors include 1906 at Longwood Gardens, Di Bruno Bros., Forsythia, Square 1682, and more. It’s an all-gas-no-brakes cross-section of the city’s appetite, and it’s hard not to treat Wine and Dine 2026 like a personal scouting mission for your next date night, celebration dinner, or “I deserve this” reservation.

Then there’s the wine. Wine and Dine 2026 pours from a deep bench, including labels like Duckhorn, Robert Mondavi, Francis Ford Coppola, Josh and Josh Reserve, Chaddsford, Mural City Cellars, Wente, Ruggeri, Saldo, Unshackled, and many more—plus a long list of producers that keeps the evening feeling like a global tasting passport with Philly as the home base. The night isn’t just about eating and drinking, either. Guests will enjoy live entertainment from BVT Live and On It Productions, product giveaways while strolling the Kimmel Center, and—because Philly knows how to keep a good thing going—Attico Rooftop (conveniently located across Broad Street) will host an after-party for all attendees.

A portion of the proceeds benefits Philabundance, adding a meaningful layer to a night that’s already about celebrating the city. Wine and Dine 2026 is sponsored by an eclectic mix that makes sense when you remember the event’s true theme: indulgence, generosity, and a little bit of Philly spectacle all in one.

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Allan Lane

Philadelphia born and bred, Allan Lane is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of digital magazines. He launched his first publication, SportBikes Inc Magazine in 2010, followed by dosage MAGAZINE in 2019. Recently, Allan launched his third online publication, Club For Man. As a journalist, Allan covers fashion, lifestyle, culture, art, and motorcycles.

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