Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival is one of Australia’s premier culinary events, celebrating Victoria’s world-class food and drink culture through an extensive program of dining experiences, chef collaborations, tastings, masterclasses, and large-scale food events. Held annually across Melbourne and regional Victoria, the festival attracts leading chefs, winemakers, producers, and hospitality venues.

The program includes signature long-table lunches, pop-up restaurants, wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, food markets, and immersive dining experiences across restaurants, laneways, rooftops, and iconic public spaces. One of the festival’s most famous events is its large-scale public dining installations, which transform Melbourne’s streets into shared culinary experiences.

The festival showcases both local Victorian produce and international culinary talent, reinforcing Melbourne’s reputation as one of the world’s leading food capitals. It also supports the hospitality industry through collaborations between chefs, farmers, producers, and restaurateurs.

In addition to public events, the festival includes industry programming such as workshops, talks, and professional networking sessions for hospitality professionals.

The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival plays a major role in tourism, attracting visitors from around Australia and overseas to experience Victoria’s food culture.