With every year, Pyrmont Festival gets bigger and bigger... and bigger. In 2026, the festival returns with a classically massive program that contains a little bit of literally everything. From hot food and produce, art classes and art prizes, live music, jumping castles and even licensed mini golf. If all that sounds like your kind of party, then keep the weekend of Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 free and head down to Pirrama Park and take part. Get started with a browse of the regional produce vendors for some take-home goodies — including miso, salami, chocolate, olives, jewellery, candles, fashion, leather goods, spice rubs, sauces and even pet-friendly mocktails. Then you'll be ready to sample wines, beers, whiskies and gins from the many NSW winemakers and distillers represented. Keep a lookout for Slow Fox Wines, who'll be travelling in from Mudgee; De Beaurepaire Wines, which does fabulous French-style wines in Rylstone; award-winning artisan gin from Karu Distillery; the famous South Coast sips of Cuppits Estate and many more. Once you've got souvenirs and refreshments in order, it's time to get a proper bite to eat from the food vendors, which could include luxurious barbecue bites and canapes from Wagyu Blacks, a plate of the hearty Spanish good stuff from Sofrito Paela, the legendary doughy delights of The Famous Berry Donut Van, Vietnamese-latin fusion tacos from Saigon Birria and deluxe Neaopolitan-style sandwiches from Eat Ozzo. As far as entertainment goes, there's almost too much to choose from. Join an art class with Jane Bennett, TAP Art Gallery, or Sydney Visual Arts Academy; putt a round of mini golf with a glass of wine in hand; catch live music on two stages; and treat the kids to a jumping castle, face painting or giant outdoor game. Festival Director Alex Gibbs said, "Every year, we champion bright, bold flavours from across the state. Sydneysiders can leave the keys at home and go on a statewide road trip, enjoying a splash of Hunter Valley, an aperitif of Orange, a nip of Mudgee and a tasting of the South Coast—meeting the people behind these brilliant products along the way." Images: Tim Pascoe Like what you see? Subscribe to the Concrete Playground newsletter to get stories just like these straight to your inbox.
