Say goodbye to boring wine tastings: the comedy show that teaches you about wine—and was a huge hit in Australia—is coming to Madrid

If enjoying wine is your thing, Idiot’s Guide To Wine Madrid offers a rather different way to do it. Here, the plan isn’t a typical tasting, but a stand-up comedy show with wine tasting where you sample six wines from different regions of the world while a comedian guides you through grapes, pairings, and real-life facts that, surprisingly, you actually want to hear. It doesn’t matter if you can tell a Rioja from a Ribera or if your only criterion is “this goes down well”: the fun is in learning while laughing, glass in hand, in a sociable, adult, and completely unpretentious atmosphere.

What is An Idiot’s Guide to Wine?

A pretty good excuse to learn about wine without having to put on an air of expertise. For 75 minutes, this adults-only event blends live comedy with a tasting of six selected wines —each with its own story, grape variety, and region—while the comedian shares pairing tips and facts that are much easier to grasp between laughs. It all takes place in the Galileo Galilei Room, in a comfortable, intimate setting that invites you to participate without pressure and just let yourself go. And yes, all the wine is included with your ticket.

More information about the experience

The format was conceived by comedian Merrick Watts and, after a successful run in Australia, is making its international debut. The event is designed to be enjoyed with friends, as a couple, or with whoever joins in, for a unique Saturday in Madrid. Plus, between jokes and glasses of wine (which you’ll taste as the comedian explains them), you’ll walk away with a clear idea of what you like… even if by then you’re already a little tipsy.

An Idiot’s Guide To Wine is coming to Madrid for a limited time, with two confirmed dates at the Sala Galileo Galilei. An experience that blends wine and comedy in an unusual format, for those 18 and older, with limited seating. If this sounds like your kind of thing—or if you’re just curious—check the dates and secure your spot before it sells out.