Noosa Food & Wine Festival Is Back: Here’s A Taste Of The Full Program
get it it while it's hot!
By Matilda Daniels | 19th March 2026Attention all lovers of wine and food (so basically all of you)! If you’re down for a toast to gourmet eats, flowing drinks, and good vibes by the seaside, you’re in luck; The Noosa Food & Wine Festival is back, and it’s bringing its signature mix of indulgence, entertainment, and epicurean delights to the iconic waterfront – and trust us, this year’s program is not to be missed.
Final tickets are on sale now, so consider this your official “get them before they’re gone” alert. From 11 to 14 June, the festival will transform one of Brisbane’s favourite coastal getaway locations into a full foodie playground, filling it with the aromas of sizzling dishes, the sparkle of premium wines, and the buzz of culinary excitement. Tickets are hot property, and all events are selling quickly, so don’t miss your chance to secure a spot at this ultimate foodie weekend.
What’s on the menu?
This year’s lineup is nothing short of delicious. Divided into three key events, including the Official Opening Party, Catalina x Florcita Afternoon Afloat, and the Stone & Wood Festival Sundowner, you can expect appearances from celebrated chefs sharing their top recipes, live cooking demonstrations, and exclusive tastings from local producers. Italian long lunches, beachside sunsets with exclusive dinners, the 2026 festival has it all.
The American Express Festival Village Culinary stage will see heavyweights like Jason Barrett from Supernorma, Sarah Pount, and Darren Robertson from Three Blue Ducks take the stage for live demonstrations where they offer up expert tips and tricks.
Big names, unexpected settings
Meanwhile, the return of the festival’s Restaurant Series will see exclusive chef collaborations take over unexpected local hotspots. This program will see Longtime’s Tyler Preston (formerly Bang Bang and Chin Chin), and Light Years’ Robbie Oijvall join forces, alongside other iconic chef collabs, like Phil Marchant of ESSA and Enrique Mancilla of Rickys River Bar & Restaurant’s refined six-course menu. We will also see none other than George Calombaris reunite with the team behind Sum Yung Guys – Matt Sinclair, Michael Rickard, and Jeremiah Jones – for a vibrant Mediterranean meal at Peli’s Noosa.
Between Southeast Asian flavours, Ligurian seafood delights, Mediterranean favourites, and Italian delicacies, the line-up of celebrated chefs is catering to all this year. Whether you’re a connoisseur of fine dining or just love a good foodie adventure, you’ll leave inspired… and full.
Wine o’clock
Of course, it’s not all about the food. Sip your way through a curated selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails from boutique breweries and distilleries. At the heart of the festival, the American Express Festival Village provides complimentary canapes and cocktails from Sunshine & Sons or mocktails from POMI, access to lounge spaces, and live entertainment.
Pop-up bars and tasting stations will be scattered across the festival grounds, making it easy to sample everything from sparkling whites to rich reds, and perhaps a cheeky cocktail or two along the way. Pour the drinks and spill the tea!
Let the good times roll
Like the thriving energy of Noosa, the festival isn’t just about eating and drinking; it’s a full-on celebration. Within the Festival Village, live music will be blasted from multiple stages, from chilled acoustic beats to lively festival anthems by DJs.
There’s plenty of opportunity to dance, mingle, and toast to the good life. Plus, interactive workshops and exclusive chef meet-and-greets with TV chef Gino D’Acampo, as well as Marion Grasby, Alessandro Pavoni, and more, mean you can learn from the best while enjoying every bite.
VIP vibes
For a luxe experience with access to the exclusive lounge, intimate tastings, and front-row culinary demos and hands-on workshops, an Interactive ticket gives you the full VIP experience. Your shortcut to rubbing shoulders with culinary stars, indulging in decadent dishes, and toasting in style – because why just eat when you can feast like royalty?
So, Noosa, get ready to eat, sip, and celebrate. This is one foodie festival that will have everyone talking well beyond the weekend, so don’t miss out.
The details
What: Noosa Food & Wine Festival When: Thursday 11 June – Sunday 14 June 2026 Where: Noosa Waterfront Tickets: All tickets available now, have a scroll through the full program and book here – and be quick, these tickets are destined to sell out.
