Your event guide
for the 2026 Marlborough Wine & Food Festival
Explore what we’ve got lined up for you at our iconic festival below.
Plan your day
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The 2026 Festival map is available to help you plan your day.
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Key times at a glance for the main stage, Culinary Pavilion and Masterclasses.
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Scroll through the wineries on show and search for a specific wine variety or category such as certified organic, vegan or 0%.
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Entry to our Culinary Pavilion is free with all tickets on festival day.
We'll have some amazing local produce on show as well as incredible chefs showing you how to prepare it.
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Getting to the Festival couldn’t be easier with so many ways to travel.
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Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of our region from a truly unique perspective with a guided ‘Marlborough Above the Vines’ tour provided by Precision Helicopters.
Embark on a journey through the breathtaking Wairau Valley and uncover the distinct flavours of the Southern Valleys before returning to the festival grounds. Don't miss this opportunity to see Marlborough like never before!
Find them on the Festival map
Contact Tanya on 0274 122 410 to arrange transfers directly.
Information for your day
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Get ready for our event by topping up your wristband with credit, before you get it at the gate. Or, just top up when you get here.
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Our popular 50-minute masterclasses are on to Masterclass ticket holders throughout the day.
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Getting to the Festival couldn’t be easier with so many ways to travel.
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Explore what else is on in Marlborough over the festival weekend here.
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Find out everything you need to know on our FAQ page.
Plan your day
Check out the Event Programme and the Festival Map below so you can plan your day.
Please note changes to this information may be made right up to the event.
Event Programme
Festival Map
Explore the map below by using the + and – icons on the top left toolbar to zoom in and out.
Wine and Food
Explore the wine and food on the menu.
Culinary Pavilion
For the foodies! Entry to our Culinary Pavilion is free.
