The Wine Circuit comes to Battersea Power Station this summer
This June, Battersea Power Station debuts The Wine Circuit—a three-day celebration of wine featuring tastings, food pairings, expert-led talks, live music, and artisan market stalls.
Battersea Power Station will host The Wine Circuit, a new festival for wine lovers between 6th - 8th June 2025.
Wine lovers, mark your calendars: The Wine Circuit, a new festival showcasing the finest British and international wines, will be held at Battersea Power Station from 6 to 8 June 2025. Set against the iconic riverside backdrop, this three-day event will feature tastings, talks, and food and drink experiences, perfect for seasoned collectors or casual sippers alike.
Kicking off the festival on Friday evening is Strictly Bangers, a lively wine tasting and music event hosted by Mark Gurney of Bar Levan. Guests can expect blind tastings, a wine quiz with prizes, and live DJ sets, all paired with a curated list from some of the most exciting figures in the UK wine scene. It’s a relaxed and sociable way to dive into the weekend’s festivities, including entertainment and individuals with top-tier wine knowledge.
Battersea Power Station will host The Wine Circuit, a new festival for wine lovers between 6th - 8th June 2025.
Over the following two days, festival-goers can attend ticketed tasting sessions and discussions led by experts from across the wine world. Highlights include deep dives into natural wine, British producers, alcohol-free options, and sparkling wine trends. Visitors can also take part in The Wine Cup, a hands-on tasting challenge where attendees sample wines from independent makers and vote for their favourites, with producers like Vagabond Wines, Sandridge Barton and Oxney Organic Estate on show.
The festival’s culinary offering is just as thoughtfully curated, featuring wine-paired dishes from Tasca, From the Ashes BBQ, Masa Tacos, and Fallow’s fried chicken spin-off Fowl. An artisan market will offer wine-related accessories and gifts, while many of Battersea Power Station’s shops and restaurants will run exclusive wine-themed specials. Whether you’re looking to learn, taste, or simply enjoy a day out by the river, The Wine Circuit just might be that standout event on London’s summer calendar.
Date: 6 – 8 June 2025. Location: Battersea Power Station,Circus Road West, Nine Elms, London SW11 8DD. batterseapowerstation.co.uk.
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