Good Food & Wine Show 2026
Inviting guests to savour exclusive creations and cook alongside acclaimed chefs, this annual extravaganza features over 300 foodie exhibitors.
Overview
For over 25 years, the Good Food & Wine Show (GFWS) has lived up to its name, bringing together a stellar selection of Australia's top culinary experts, winemakers and producers. In 2026, the equation is much the same, with thousands of food lovers right around the country heading to their nearest GFWS to soak up the country's longest-running and most-awarded consumer food event.
With the show drawing over 115,000 visitors nationally each year across its Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane events, the 2026 edition is ready to reveal a host of confirmed talent. Spanning numerous high-profile names, visitors can catch culinary aficionados such as celeb chef and TV personality Miguel Maestre, internationally acclaimed pâtissier Kirsten Tibballs, and MasterChef Australia favourite Brendan Pang, among many others.
Also in 2026, the GFWS is ready to reveal two new experiences. Conceived by Kirsten Tibballs, Baker's Alley features ten of Australia's best independent bakeries for the Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane shows, with each baker creating a one-of-a-kind exclusive treat just for the show. For instance, the Melbourne event will feature Tarts Anon, Calle Bakery and Rustica Sourdough, while Sydney highlights Valentina Pastry Lab, 15 Cenchi and Madame & Yves.
For another new experience, Cooking School invites guests to cook alongside the experts, with ticketed events for up to 40 guests happening across four sessions every day. With the likes of Brendan Pang, Kirsten Tibballs and George Georgievski leading each 45-minute class, you'll learn how to master new dishes like red curry or even make your own chocolate. Best of all, each guest leaves with what they've made — let's hope you were paying attention.
Good Food & Wine Show 2026 Dates:
- Melbourne: Friday, May 29–Sunday, May 31 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Sydney: Friday, June 19–Sunday, June 21 at ICC Sydney
- Perth: Friday, July 17–Sunday, July 19 at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Brisbane: Friday, October 23–Sunday, October 25 at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
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