Category Archives: Festival

A powerful celebration of First Nations culture and native Australian ingredients will take centre stage this September with the launch of the inaugural Australian Native Food Festival, presented by Indigiearth and proudly hosted at Sydney’s Carriageworks. The two-day event, held on 27th and 28th of September, invites guests to connect with Aboriginal culture through food,Continue reading “First of its kind Australian Native Food Festival to celebrate First Nations flavours at Carriageworks”

There’s a new festival on the block in Gippsland, and it’s set to celebrate everything this vibrant region does best Celebrating all that the region has to offer, the inaugural Eat Drink Play Gippsland is coming to Leongatha this spring on Saturday 18 October, transforming the historic Railway Precinct into a buzzing hub of flavour, music,Continue reading “EAT DRINK PLAY GIPPSLAND: INAUGURAL FESTIVAL BRINGS THE REGION’S BEST TO LIFE THIS OCTOBER”

Sunday 6 April 2025 OPA! Preston Market’s beloved Greek Day Festival will make its highly anticipated return on Sunday 6 April 2025. From 10am to 3pm, the market will transform into a vibrant Greek party, bringing the community together for a day of live entertainment, delicious cuisine and family-friendly fun. No Greek celebration is completeContinue reading “BELOVED GREEK DAY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO PRESTON MARKET”

Get ready for a sugar rush! Queen Victoria Market is thrilled to announce the first-ever ‘Sweet As’ Festival, a two-day dessert extravaganza in collaboration with Melbourne Food & Wine Festival and  The Bearded Bakers. Taking over the Market’s open-air sheds on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March from 9am to 4pm, ‘Sweet As’ will feature over 20 dessert traders offering a delectable array of treats. FromContinue reading “QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET TO HOST INAUGURAL‘SWEET AS’ FESTIVAL THIS MONTH”

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2025, presented by La Trobe Financial, runs from 21 to 30 March, with more than 200 events across Victoria Melbourne Food & Wine Festival presented by La Trobe Financial and supported by destination partner Visit Victoria, has today announced a raft of new events across the 10-day program, including a partnership withContinue reading “Melbourne Food & Wine Festival announces new events and new chefs, supercharging an already snack-packed 2025 program”

Tickets to the 41-night Festival of Film and Food are now on sale via westpacopenair.com.au The world’s most beautiful cinema, Westpac OpenAir, has unveiled its full 2025 program, with tickets now on sale. Running over 41 nights from 9 January to 18 February 2025, the event promises a spectacular blend of film and food, set against a stunning backdrop that spans the Sydney Opera House,Continue reading “Tickets now on sale for Westpac OpenAir 2025”

Tickets on sale 9 December via westpacopenair.com.au The world’s most beautiful cinema, Westpac OpenAir, will reveal an exciting new summer dining experience when it returns to Sydney Harbour on 9 January 2025. This summer, the 41 night ‘Festival of Film’ will be accompanied by a ‘Festival of Food’, curated by Trippas White Group, featuring threeContinue reading “Westpac OpenAir unveils ‘Festival of Food’ as part of its 2025 program”

VIC X will transform into a vibrant street party on 2 November as part of the North Sydney Festival, celebrating the best offerings north of the Bridge. The highly anticipated event will draw in crowds for a day filled with music, art and entertainment from 11:00am, with the festivities culminating in the VIC X streetContinue reading “VIC X  celebrates North Sydney Festival with a bustling street party”

Its 56th Year Promises To Be “Bier-Normous”, Expect Steins, German Bands and stein-holding competitions This spring, Melbourne’s beloved German institution, Hofbräuhaus, ​ will invite guests to don their dirndls and lederhosen for the most anticipated festival of the year — Oktoberfest. Starting on Saturday, 21 September, and running until Saturday, 26 October, Hofbräuhaus will kick off theContinue reading “Celebrate Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus – Melbourne’s Ultimate Bavarian Bash”

From Friday 6 September until Sunday 22 September, Darling Square will celebrate Moon Festival, a two week celebration honouring gratitude and connection with family and friends. During the festival, Darling Square will come alive with a colourful lantern installation, music, illuminated lion dancing, free kids’ activities and special food and drink offerings including mooncakes andContinue reading “Darling Square Celebrates Moon Festival”

14 September – 6 October 2024 CherryHill Orchards is thrilled to announce the return of its stunning Blossom Festival from 14 September – 6 October. Moving to their 100-acre Coldstream orchard this year, the Blossom Festival gives visitors the unique chance to wander through the cherry blossoms in full bloom and enjoy a plethora ofContinue reading “CherryHill Orchards welcomes back its iconic Blossom Festival”

Australia’s Top Chefs and Hospitality Talent Head to Far North Queensland for the 8th Edition of Taste Port Douglas From 8–11 August, Australia’s favourite food festival in Far North Queensland (FNQ), Taste Port Douglas, will return for its eighth iteration, delivering four days of culinary excellence in the idyllic resort destination. This year is set to beContinue reading “Taste Port Douglas Returns To The Tropics This August”

10 days: 17-26 May 2024 Mark your calendars as Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival returns to Byron Bay in May, and this year it’s teaming up with locals favourite pub North Byron Hotel as its presenting partner. With a lineup curated by celebrated chef Louis Tikaram, this 10 day event, spanning two weekends,Continue reading “North Byron Hotel Partners with Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival in Byron Bay”

Melbourne will be home to a new open-air food event this spring Downtown Dumpling Market will transform Birrarung Marr into a bustling hawker centre serving authentic Asian delicacies and delicious drinks across 18 nights in November. The market promises dumplings aplenty in a lively, open-air environment with free entertainment on offer to delight groups ofContinue reading “NEW LARGE-SCALE FOOD FESTIVAL COMING TO MELBOURNE THIS SPRING”

Junipalooza is returning to Melbourne in a new location, Town Square Pavilion in the Melbourne Showgrounds. The new expansive space allows the festival to present its first Newcomer Zone, featuring six distilleries less than six months old including Mischief Brewing, Burning Berries, Saintlier Distillery, Tan Lines Distillery, Green Street Distillery, and Itinerant Spirits. The Newcomer zoneContinue reading “Australia’s premier gin festival, Junipalooza expands to Melbourne Showgrounds October 20 – 22”

Sydney’s multicultural melting pot, Haymarket is set to immerse itself in the spirit of the Moon Festival from Friday 15 September until Sunday 1 October. The two-week festival will pay homage to gratitude, family bonds and friendship. Haymarket will bustle with captivating installations, cultural performances, traditional Chinese art workshops, and the cherished presence of festiveContinue reading “Sydney’s Bustling and Soulful Precinct, Haymarket Celebrates and Honours Moon Festival”

A festival that you do in the city that does it best—art, culture, food and music under moonlight: RISING returns to ignite the heart of Melbourne this June, and today unveils a delectable line up of food and beverage offerings which will amplify the city’s culinary renown across the 2023 festival precincts. From pet-nat and live-shuckedContinue reading “RISE AND DINE – ALL OF THE FOOD AND DRINK AT RISING, INCLUDING MELBOURNE’S BIGGEST NEGRONI TANK”

Featuring Nutella gnocchi donuts, spaghetti donuts and a Homer Simpson donut FAST FACTS: Queen Victoria Market’s beloved Donut Festival is back this weekend with an A-GLAZE-ING lineup inclusive of some of Melbourne’s most dough-lightful donut makers, creators and bakers. From the sweet to the savoury, there’s something for every kind of donut-lover. FOOD ON OFFER Sink yourContinue reading “‘DO-NUT’ MISS OUT: QUEEN VIC MARKET’SDONUT FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS WEEKEND”

Pubs across Australia will be celebrating one of the country’s favourite cocktails with the Espresso Martini Festival from 13th–19th March, where Grey Goose Espresso Martinis will be offered at over 200 venues all day, every day. The Espresso Martini Festival is being held at ALH Hotels venues and will be a week of celebrating theContinue reading “Espresso Martini Festival Coming Up In Over 200 Venues This Month Celebrating The Espresso Martini Across Australia”

Self-proclaimed food lovers, festivalgoers, and connoisseurs of garlic and seafood are preparing to embark on a weekend of indulgence across wider regions of Victoria Apollo Bay Seafood Festival Seafood lovers can celebrate the diversity of Victoria’s freshest marine produce at Apollo Bay Seafood. Once again, the festival will take over the picturesque Apollo Bay HarbourContinue reading “Celebrate Regional Victoria – Apollo Bay Seafood Festival & Meeniyan Garlic Festival February 17-19”

50 local producers in one day, plus free tastings and masterclasses! Wine & Cheese Fest is gearing up to celebrate its 10th festival and it’s sure to be a ‘gouda’ time for lovers of vino and fromage! The one-day festival will be held on Sunday 5th March and will give Melburnians the chance to experienceContinue reading “Wine & Cheese Fest to Celebrate 10th Festival in Melbourne, Sunday 5th March 2023”

South Eveleigh will come alive this January as it takes part in Sydney Festival 2023. From 5 to 29 January, the precinct will house acclaimed Australian fashion designer and artist Jenny Kee’s larger than life installation The Aunties, host talks, tours and late-night feasting. Celebrating creativity, culture and big ideas, Sydney Festival attracts Sydneysiders andContinue reading “South Eveleigh buzzes this January with Sydney Festival, Heritage Tours and Evening Dining at Lucky Kwong”

Bask in Summer’s glory with glamping and picnics at Australia’s Largest Cool-Climate Garden – the perfect Christmas gift or summer getaway! Mayfield Garden has announced that its Summer Festival will return this year hotter than ever  – with the return of onsite glamping meaning guests can once again stay, play and eat at Australia’s largestContinue reading “Temperatures are rising with the return of Mayfield Garden’s Summer Festival“

Mould x Pinot Palooza: Hobart 21-23 October The team from REVEL (the masterminds behind Pinot Palooza and Mould) are combining their joint passions of wine and fromage for an exclusive event hitting Tasmania this October.  From Friday 21 October to Sunday 23 October, The Goods Shed in Hobart will transform into a veritable giant cheeseContinue reading “The ultimate pairing: World’s largest pinot noir party and Australia’s biggest cheese festival join forces for huge Hobart celebration”

AT MARRICKVILLE METRO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SYDNEY FRINGE FESTIVAL Sydney Fringe Festival,New South Wales’s largest independent arts festival, is back! After two years of cancellations, Sydney Fringe is set to once again highlight the city’s vibrant culture with a diverse program spanning theatre, music, comedy, visual art, film, musical theatre, dance, circus, literature, and poetryContinue reading “SMIDMORE SESSIONS BRING TOGETHER THE BEST OF THE INNER WEST“

This autumn enjoy picnics, glamping, rowing, and Australia’s largest maze – all set within one of NSW’s most extensive and picturesque gardens, just 2 hours from Sydney! Mayfield Garden, Australia’s largest privately-owned cool climate garden, has announced its annual Autumn Festival will return from Saturday April 2nd through to ANZAC Day, Monday 25th April. DuringContinue reading “Mayfield Garden Autumn Festival is back for 2022”

It’s convenience, reimagined 7-Eleven is teaming up with the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival to bring Melbournians a retail experience like no other. From 25 March to 3 April, Melbourne’s favourite convenience store is setting up shop at the Queen Victoria Market. A food-lover’s haven, The Convenient Store, presented by 7-Eleven, is a Melbourne-twist onContinue reading “7-Eleven launches The Convenient Store for Melbourne Food & Wine Festival“

New research shows Aussies’ love food exploration and experimentation, with 82% keen to try a Shepard avocado recipe at home this season Australian Avocados partners with iconic Sydney café, Cuckoo Callay, creating a limited-edition menu to celebrate the start of Shepard avocado season, with a festival named For the love of Shepard Avocado   This comes as newContinue reading “Avo-taste of this: Fuel your Shepard avocado obsession with For the love of Shepard Avocado festival”

With one month left of the Summer Night Market, Queen Victoria Market is reminding locals and visitors that there is still time to experience Melbourne’s favourite night market before the sun goes down on its spectacular 2022 season on Wednesday 6 April. Over the next five Wednesdays, Night Market-goers will be treated to the season’sContinue reading “One month to go! Don’t miss out on the iconic Summer Night Market before the sun goes down on 6 April”

Rockpool Bar & Grill and Spice Temple are celebrating the long-awaited return of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival with exclusive guest chef appearances and dining experiences available during the prestigious event. Acclaimed Chef Christine Manfield and Minyunbal woman, food activist and educator Arabella Douglas takeover Rockpool for one night, on Tuesday, 29 March. The GuestContinue reading “Celebrate the Return of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival at Rockpool Bar & Grill and Spice Temple”

The stunning Blossom Festival returns to CherryHill Orchards for a spectacular day out | 18 September to 3 October 2021  Yarra Valley’s premier cherry producer CherryHill Orchards will once again welcome visitors to the stunning CherryHill Blossom Festival. Guests can wander through endless rows of gorgeous cherry blossoms, sip on cherry-based drinks, enjoy delicious cherryContinue reading “Spring Blossom Festival”

Australia’s top artists celebrate the longest night at South Eveleigh with a festival of food, arts, and culture as part of Sydney Solstice. Celebrating the longest night of the year, the heritage Locomotive Street in South Eveleigh will be transformed on Friday, 18 and Saturday, 19 June into a festival of free and ticketed eventsContinue reading “South Eveleigh unveils its program for Sydney Solstice 2021”

In light of the COVID-19 situation in Victoria, Queen Victoria Market has announced that the highly anticipated Donut Festival will now be held on Sunday, 4 July. In the meantime, Queen Vic Market Online delivers to more than 150 Melbourne suburbs with same-day delivery for orders placed before 10am on a Market day. Start shoppingContinue reading “Queen Vic Market reschedules Donut Festival”

A festival for all the senses this April and May – with art and experiences curated by Tame Impala’s Cam Avery, artist and florist Doctor Cooper and DJ Alex Dimitriades.  The Star Sydney is curating a carnival of pleasure throughout its venues this  April and May, with the theme of indulgence threaded through artist collaborations,Continue reading “The Star Sydney presents: Indulgence”

Melburnians can order an array of banquets from eight delicious eateries, delivered straight to their front door in one flavour-packed order. The Night Noodle Markets at Home, co-presented by Citi and DoorDash, is coming to Melbourne this June. Bringing together the signature dishes and innovative tastes of eight sizzling vendors, Night Noodle Markets at HomeContinue reading “The Night Noodle Markets at Home come to Melbourne this June”

It’s the time of year where the Hass v Shepard debate is in full swing. It’s a tale as old as time, and we’re eagerly awaiting the return of the superior (Hass) fruit to come back into season. But in the meantime, restaurateur Ibby Moubadder (owner of Nour, Henrietta, LILYMU and Cuckoo Callay) is throwingContinue reading “Sydney’s hosting an eight-week avocado festival – Kiss My Hass”

This week, TheFork, Australia’s #1 restaurant booking app, launches TheFork Festival – a six-week program of delicious dining experiences. Over the six-week festival, TheFork will inspire Australians to return to the dining scene, encouraging the discovery of new restaurants, as well as reminding its network of diners to support local favourites.  With over 150 participating restaurants acrossContinue reading “TheFork Festival is back with six weeks of dining offers to help support the hospitality industry and get diners back to restaurants”

A new, expanded festival will see the city and regions celebrate Victorian food and drink as never before.  The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, served up by principal partner Bank of Melbourne and destination partner Visit Victoria, returns with a blockbuster 2021 calendar across the city and regional Victoria. The newly expanded festival year kicksContinue reading “Melbourne Food & Wine Festival announces blockbuster 2021 calendar : one year, three festivals”

The ‘Taste of Japan’ Festival is a two-day offering at No.5 Restaurant and Bar that is bringing the much loved tastes and smells of Japan to the heart of Alexandria.  Head Chef Emrys Jones is transporting his guests to a destination that holds a special place in his heart. Regularly travelling to Japan and meetingContinue reading “Taste of Japan Festival in the heart of Alexandria”