Tasting Australia
Tasting Australia takes place Expected early May 2027 (2026 edition ran May 8 - 17) in Adelaide, Australia. The dress code is Relaxed smart-casual; a warm layer for cool autumn evenings at the open-air Town Square. Free to attend; budget up to 180 EUR per person for hospitality and extras.
South Australia's state food festival, centred on an open-fire Town Square hub in Adelaide's Victoria Square and radiating out to 200+ events across wine regions like the Barossa and Adelaide Hills. It is a superb, produce-first showcase of Australian eating and drinking that stays surprisingly under the international radar.
- When
- Expected early May 2027 (2026 edition ran May 8 - 17)
- Where
- Adelaide, Australia
- Dress code
- Relaxed smart-casual; a warm layer for cool autumn evenings at the open-air Town Square
- Cost
- Free to attend; budget up to 180 EUR per person for hospitality and extras.
- Weather
- 10 - 22C, mild autumn days, cool evenings, mostly dry
- When to book
- Book ticketed dinners and chef collaborations when the program drops early in the year; regional Barossa events need a car or tour booked ahead
- Getting there
- ADL (Adelaide), 15 min to Victoria Square
- Where to stay
- Sofitel Adelaide, Mayfair Hotel, Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets
- Official site
- https://tastingaustralia.com.au/
How to attend
Wander the free Town Square hub in central Adelaide at will, or book ticketed dinners, masterclasses and regional events at tastingaustralia.com.au when the program is released early in the year. Regional events require a car or tour booking. Popular chef collaborations sell out, so buy early; all events are open to the public.
The official programme still lists 2026 events; nothing for the 2027 festival is on sale yet.
Insider tip
Split your time: two days at the free Town Square hub in the city, then hire a car for the Barossa and Adelaide Hills producer events, which are where the festival's real magic happens.
Get inside Tasting Australia
Booking matters here: book ticketed dinners and chef collaborations when the program drops early in the year; regional Barossa events need a car or tour booked ahead. Members track that window, what it really costs, and 573 more events across the season.
Free while in beta. One email when your invitation is ready, nothing else.