Three days, one convention centre, and more food and wine than any sane person could get through in a weekend. Good Food & Wine Show Brisbane 2026 rolls into the BCEC from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October, and unlike some of the trade-only shows landing in Brisbane this spring, this one’s for anyone who just really, really likes to eat and drink well.
It’s one of the bigger BCEC Brisbane events October 2026 has lined up, and it lands on the public side of the ledger. No business card required, no buyer registration, just a ticket and an appetite.
When and Where
Friday 23 through Sunday 25 October, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank. Three full days this time round, which gives you more breathing room than a single-day dash if you’re planning to actually taste your way through the place rather than sprint.
What Is the Good Food & Wine Show?
Twenty-five years and counting. That’s not a typo; this show has been running since before a lot of its current visitors were born, growing into the country’s biggest consumer food and wine event, pulling well over 115,000 people through the doors nationally each year. Gordon Ramsay’s cooked on this stage. So have plenty of homegrown names. It’s earned its reputation the slow way, one good weekend at a time.
Tickets and What’s Included
Good Food & Wine Show tickets come in a few flavors: general admission, VIP, and a Wine Lover option for anyone whose priorities are, understandably, mostly liquid. Buy a tasting glass too; honestly, it’s worth it. You’ll want to sample before you commit to a case, and wandering the Wine Pavilions without one is a bit like turning up to a barbecue without a plate.
Cooking School and Masterclasses
This is where the show earns its “foodie weekend” title properly. The Cooking School runs alongside Cheese Lover sessions, a Dilmah Tea School, the Riedel Wine Glass Experience, Spirit Lover masterclasses, and Drinks Lab. Cooking masterclasses Brisbane locals rave about every year, and for good reason, there’s a lot packed into a short window. If you’re the sort who reads about food as much as you eat it, our piece on 10 Australian chefs who’ve become global celebrities is a fun bit of background before you go.
Meet the Experts
Brendan Pang. Kirsten Tibballs. Justine Schofield. Miguel Maestre. Jess Lemon. The national lineup reads like a who’s who of Australian food TV, though worth double-checking the Brisbane bill before planning your weekend around one name; not every expert appears at every city. Fans of the genre might enjoy our rundown of Australia’s most loved cooking show judges, a good few of whom have graced this exact stage over the years.
Shopping and Tasting
Good Eat Street, Cheese Corner, the Wine Pavilions, and Bakers Alley. This is the bit where the day stops being structured and starts being fun. Good Eat Street Brisbane alone could eat an entire afternoon, with food trucks and stalls stacked in tight, the kind of place where you plan to try one thing and somehow end up trying eleven. For wine-tasting Brisbane 2026 visitors, the Pavilions are the main event, with dozens of producers pouring, with staff who genuinely want to talk you through what’s in the glass rather than just move product.
New for 2026
Two things worth knowing before you go. First, the new Moreton Bay Pavilion, shining a light on producers from the region. Second, and this one’s a genuine curveball, a partnership with BBC Studios bringing a Great Australian Bake Off immersive experience to the show, reportedly a world-first for the format.
Good to Know Before You Go
South Bank’s an easy spot to get to, plenty of public transport options land you close, and there’s a VIP Lounge if you want a breather between sessions. Families do turn up, and there’s enough variety in the programming that it’s not purely an adults-only affair, though it does lean toward a grown-up crowd around the wine end of things.
Connected to Australia’s Bigger Food Story
Shows like this one sit inside a much broader conversation about what Australians actually eat and how that’s shifted over the decades. If that’s a rabbit hole you enjoy, our piece on traditional foods of Australia and 10 classic Aussie dishes you need to try both dig into that history, and there’s a genuine throughline between what’s being celebrated on a stage like this and the wider story of Australian food and culture.
FAQ
When and where is the Good Food & Wine Show Brisbane?
Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October 2026, at the BCEC in South Bank.
Where can I buy tickets?
Through the official Good Food & Wine Show website, with general admission, VIP and Wine Lover options available.
Do I need a tasting glass?
Not compulsory, but it’s how you sample wine before buying, so most visitors grab one.
Is it suitable for families?
There’s enough on offer for a family day out, though the overall vibe skews toward an adult crowd.
Worth the Weekend?
Between the masterclasses, the tastings, and the sheer volume of things to try, Brisbane’s spring calendar doesn’t get much more indulgent than this. If you’re mapping out what else is worth doing across the country this year, our roundup of events in Australia covers plenty of ground beyond just the food scene, worth a bookmark alongside this one. tastings,
