Just'Rosé Festival
The Côtes de Provence rosé festival by the Mediterranean
About Just'Rosé
Sanary-sur-Mer: Capital of Provençal Rosé
Sanary-sur-Mer, a fishing port with colorful facades and turquoise waters on the Var coast, transforms every early May into the Provençal rosé capital for the Just'Rosé Festival. For three days, the port, pedestrian streets, and town squares are covered in pink—the color of Provence—to welcome dozens of Côtes de Provence wineries and thousands of wine lovers.
Provence is the world's leading producer of rosé, with over 150 million bottles per year, a large portion under the Côtes de Provence AOP appellation. Provençal rosé, recognizable by its pale color with salmon hues, is renowned for its freshness, aromatic finesse, and gastronomic versatility. The emblematic grape varieties—Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Tibouren—yield wines with varied aromatic profiles, ranging from fresh red fruit notes to floral and spicy aromas.
The Just'Rosé Festival: Ten Years of Rosé and Conviviality
The Just'Rosé Festival was born from the initiative of the association Just'Sanary, a federation of Sanary-sur-Mer merchants, to promote Provençal rosé in a festive and convivial setting. Since its first edition, the festival has grown to become a major event on the Provençal wine calendar, attracting thousands of visitors each year from across France and abroad.
The 10th edition, scheduled from May 8 to 10, 2026, marks a special anniversary. For this special edition, the organizers have announced an enriched program with even more participating estates, new activities, and an expanded Gourmet Village. The festival is organized around the port of Sanary and the pedestrian streets of the town center, transformed into an open-air tasting and convivial space.
Wineries and Tastings
The heart of the festival consists of the winery stands. Dozens of producers from Côtes de Provence—from the main appellation as well as Bandol, Coteaux Varois en Provence, and Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire appellations—present their vintage rosés. Visitors, equipped with their tasting pass (glass and tokens included), discover the different expressions of Provençal rosé at their own pace: pale and fine rosés, structured and gastronomic rosés, organic rosés, and high-end cuvées.
The winemakers present passionately explain their winemaking methods, the characteristics of their terroir, and the food pairings for their cuvées. This direct interaction between producers and consumers is one of the festival's great added values, allowing wine lovers to forge privileged relationships with the estates and order directly from the property.
The Gourmet Village, Rose en Scène, and Just'Kids
The Gourmet Village brings together restaurateurs and gastronomic producers offering food and rosé pairings: cheese platters, Provençal charcuterie, Mediterranean tapas, oysters, seafood, and culinary creations inspired by the flavors of rosé. These gustatory combinations allow for the exploration of the natural complementarity between Provence rosé wines and Mediterranean gastronomy.
Rose en Scène is the program of free concerts and entertainment that takes place throughout the festival. Live music bands, DJ sets, street performances, and dance shows create a festive and Mediterranean atmosphere around the port. The eclectic music scene—jazz, pop, electro, world music—contributes to the event's unique ambiance.
Just'Kids, the area dedicated to children, offers creative workshops, games, and educational activities about vines and grapes, allowing families to fully enjoy the festival. This family dimension is a strong characteristic of Just'Rosé, which aims to be an event open to all, not exclusively reserved for connoisseurs.
Commitment to Responsible Consumption
The Just'Rosé Festival stands out for its strong commitment to responsible alcohol consumption. Free shuttles are provided from the main towns on the Var coast to allow visitors to come without their cars. Free breathalyzers are available at the festival exit. Staff members raise visitors' awareness about the importance of not driving after consuming alcohol. This initiative, supported by the organizers since the early editions, illustrates the desire to promote rosé as a pleasure to share, with respect for oneself and others.
Just'Rosé — edition 2026
10th anniversary edition of the Just'Rosé Festival in Sanary-sur-Mer, organized from May 8th to 10th, 2026 by the Just'Sanary association. 71 wine estates from Côtes de Provence and neighboring appellations, Gourmet Village, Rose en Scène stage (Deaf Turtles, Reservoir Rock, dance schools) on the Allées Estienne d'Orves, Just'Kids children's area, and the entire town dressed in pink under a suspended canopy in the colors of the ten editions. 10 am – 5 pm for all three days. Tasting pass €13 in pre-sale on Billetweb (€15 on site), free shuttles from peripheral car parks.
10th Just'Rosé Festival – 2026 Edition
The 10th anniversary edition of the Just'Rosé Festival was held from May 8th to 10th, 2026 in Sanary-sur-Mer (83110), from 10 am to 5 pm each of the three days. To celebrate ten years of promoting Provençal rosé and Var conviviality, the Just'Sanary association (Sanary merchants) and the City prepared a particularly rich program, around the port and pedestrian streets decorated in pink and topped with a large suspended canopy composed of the colors of previous editions — an emblematic visual element of this anniversary.
71 Wine Estates for Tasting
This anniversary edition brought together 71 wine estates, mainly from Côtes de Provence but also from Bandol, Coteaux Varois en Provence, and Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire. Visitors with their tasting pass (screen-printed glass, glass holder, festival guide, and control bracelet) could freely explore the stands set up on the port and in the pedestrian streets, meeting the winemakers directly. The festival's 2026 vintage cuvée was crafted by Domaine de l'Estagnol by Sandrine Féraud, an estate loyal to Just'Rosé since its first edition. Domaine Ray-Jane was also among the featured estates.
Rose en Scène: Six Artistic Events on the Allées Estienne d'Orves
The Rose en Scène stage, located on the Allées Estienne d'Orves, hosted six shows spread over the three days:
- Friday, May 8th · 3 pm–4:30 pm — Deaf Turtles (rock, blues, reggae)
- Friday, May 8th · 5 pm–5:30 pm — Foyer Pierre Singal (classical dance, modern jazz, contemporary, street, cabaret)
- Saturday, May 9th · 11:30 am–12 pm — Fight Zone (fit boxing demonstration with music)
- Saturday, May 9th · 2 pm–5 pm — Reservoir Rock (dancing pop-rock, eclectic repertoire)
- Sunday, May 10th · 3 pm–3:30 pm — Studio S (dance school: classical, jazz, cabaret, break, tap)
- Sunday, May 10th · 4 pm — Red Dingue Academy (comedy class, dynamic performance)
Gourmet Village, Just'Kids, and Responsible Celebration
The Gourmet Village accompanied the tastings with food-rosé pairings offered by regional restaurateurs and producers. The Just'Kids area (4-9 years old, paid childcare format €15 for two hours, workshops and games) and the syrup bars located throughout the town allowed families to fully enjoy the event. In accordance with its historical commitment to responsible consumption, the festival implemented two continuous free shuttle circuits (Jardin d'Hiver car park and Ollioules/Sanary train station to Cousteau school) and free breathalyzers at the exit.
Review of the Anniversary Edition
The results announced by the organizers the day after the festival: 71 estates, thousands of festival-goers, and 180 volunteers over the three days. This 10th-anniversary edition confirmed Just'Rosé's status as an unmissable event in the Provençal wine calendar, combining terroir, gastronomy, free entertainment, and a Mediterranean atmosphere in a town entirely dressed in pink.
Programme Just'Rosé 2026
Friday, May 8th, 2026 (10 am – 5 pm)
- All day: tastings from the 71 wine estates on the port and pedestrian streets
- All day: Gourmet Village, syrup bars, Just'Kids area, Arty / L'Art en Rose trail
- 3 pm – 4:30 pm · Allées Estienne d'Orves — Deaf Turtles (rock, blues, reggae)
- 5 pm – 5:30 pm · Allées Estienne d'Orves — Foyer Pierre Singal (dance: classical, modern jazz, contemporary, street, cabaret)
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 (10 am – 5 pm)
- All day: tastings from the 71 estates, Gourmet Village, entertainment
- 11:30 am – 12 pm · Allées Estienne d'Orves — Fight Zone (fit boxing demonstration with music)
- 2 pm – 5 pm · Allées Estienne d'Orves — Reservoir Rock (dancing pop-rock, eclectic repertoire)
Sunday, May 10th, 2026 (10 am – 5 pm)
- All day: tastings from the 71 estates, Gourmet Village, charity raffle
- 3 pm – 3:30 pm · Allées Estienne d'Orves — Studio S (dance school: classical, jazz, cabaret, break, tap)
- 4 pm · Allées Estienne d'Orves — Red Dingue Academy (comedy class, fun and dynamic performance)
Highlights Just'Rosé 2026
- 10th anniversary edition — suspended canopy in the colors of the ten editions
- 71 wine estates from Côtes de Provence, Bandol, Coteaux Varois, Sainte-Victoire
- Anniversary cuvée signed by Domaine de l'Estagnol (Sandrine Féraud), loyal since 2013
- Tasting pass: screen-printed glass, glass holder, festival guide, bracelet
- Gourmet Village: food-rosé pairings with regional restaurateurs
- Rose en Scène (Allées Estienne d'Orves): 6 music, dance, cabaret shows
- Just'Kids: children's area and syrup bars
- Two continuous free shuttle circuits (Jardin d'Hiver, Ollioules train station)
- Free breathalyzers: commitment to responsible consumption
- 180 volunteers mobilized over the three days
Prices Just'Rosé 2026
Practical information — Just'Rosé
Location
Port and pedestrian streets of Sanary-sur-Mer (83110). The entire city center and port are taken over by the festival, with the Rose en Scène stage set up on the Allées Estienne d'Orves.
Hours
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM (same hours for all three days).
Access
By car: A50 exit Sanary-sur-Mer / Bandol, then D11 towards Sanary-centre. Parking is very limited in the city center during the festival: prioritize peripheral car parks served by shuttles.
Free shuttles: two circuits operate continuously during the festival, one from the Jardin d'Hiver car park to Cousteau school, the other from Ollioules / Sanary train station to Cousteau school.
By train: Sanary-sur-Mer–Ollioules station on the Marseille–Nice line, approximately 15 minutes walk from the port (or reachable via the free shuttle).
Prices
Unique tasting pass valid for three days, essential for accessing wine estate stands. Price: €13 in pre-sale on Billetweb, €15 on site. The pass includes a screen-printed glass, a glass holder, the festival guide, and a control wristband (reserved for adults).
Rose en Scène concerts and street entertainment: free. Just'Kids (children's area 4-9 years old, daycare format): €15 for two hours, paid and independent of the tasting pass.
Ticketing
Online sales on Billetweb. Ticket neither exchangeable nor refundable, except in case of cancellation by the organizer. Limited places: advance booking is advised.
Tips
- Prioritize free shuttles: parking is saturated in the city center.
- Book your tasting pass online (save €2 and guarantee access).
- Eat at the Gourmet Village before or during tastings.
- Free breathalyzers are available at the festival exit.
Contact
Association Just'Sanary, 8 rue Joseph Courrau, 83110 Sanary-sur-Mer. Email: [email protected] — Tel: 06 28 29 48 14.
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Where does it take place — Just'Rosé
Port et centre-ville de Sanary-sur-Mer
Port de Sanary-sur-Mer, 83110 Sanary-sur-Mer