The 24th Absinthiades will take place on 3 and 4 October 2026 in Pontarlier, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Organised by the Friends of the Pontarlier Museum, this new edition is dedicated to the theme “Absinthe and the Artists”, for a weekend exploring absinthe, its history and its connections with artistic creation.
Programme:
- Absinthe tasting competition with professional, public and VIP juries
- “Absinthe and the Artists” exhibition
- Tribute to Charlie Chaplin, with Laura Chaplin, creator of the official poster, in attendance
- Meetings and book signings with historians, authors and collectors
- Collectors’ fair
- Talks, cultural activities and culinary discoveries centred around absinthe
Several partner distilleries will also be open to the public, with free shuttle buses available to visit them. Admission to the Pontarlier Museum will be free throughout the weekend.
This 24th edition will also offer the opportunity to discover the “Special Cuvée – 24th Absinthiades”, a collective absinthe created by several partner distilleries.
