The very popular Newcastle Food Month returns in 2026 with over 70 feature events and a boast that it is now the largest and longest regional food festival in Australia.
Newcastle Food Month 2026 runs from March 28 with signature events and feature happenings across April.
SoundBites at Newcastle Racecourse
The opening weekend sees the debut of SoundBites on March 28 - Newcastle’s first large-scale, open-air celebration of food, wine and music of this size. This all-day festival brings together premium Hunter Valley wines, standout local chefs and producers, pop-up kitchens, live music and festival energy.
The Great Newcastle Waiters' Racer
The inaugural Waiters’ Race will be held on April 1 i partnership with First Creek Wines and the Hunter Culinary Association. This relay event will see teams of four navigate a purpose-built obstacle course while carrying trays laden with wine, beer and cocktails, aiming to transfer their precious cargo to teammates without a spill.
Customs House Autumnal Garden Party
On Saturdays 11 and 18 April, one of the city’s most iconic venues will be transformed for an elegant afternoon celebration. Expect seasonal produce, matched wines, roaming canapés and live
entertainment in a lovely harbourside setting.
Throughout April, the Newy Tour co is hosting Walka & Talk and Eat & Art, a new walking tour which combines food, art and local stories. Guided by ewcastle’s most knowledgeable voices in the food and arts scene, the experience weaves through key precincts, stopping to taste along the way.
Newcastle’s newest wine bar, Cara, is bringing serious flavour to Food Month with an intimate Winemaker’s Table on April 9. Expect a curated multi-course menu paired with exceptional wines and the stories behind them. Seats are limited.
Food Month partner BMW, meanwhile, has paired the latest luxury models with a multi-course stand up EXP dining experience with head chef Josh Hannan at the wheel. Each course will be matched with First Creek wines.
Food Month partner BMW, meanwhile, has paired the latest luxury models with a multi-course stand up EXP dining experience with head chef Josh Hannan at the wheel. Each course will be matched with First Creek wines.
Food Month Plate Dates return with a $30 meal-and-drink deal while for a festival that draws visitors from around the country.
Program and bookings at newcastlefoodmonth.com.au
Images: Supplied, NFM
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