World-famous for remarkable wines, delicious food, and a brilliant atmosphere, New Zealand's original Wine & Food Festival is not to be missed. 

Your General Admission ticket includes: 

Entry into the 39th edition of the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival on February 14, 2026.  

A full day of entertainment including a spectacular musical line-up to accompany a perfect summer’s day in the heart of Marlborough’s iconic wine country. 

A Marlborough Wine & Food Festival souvenir wine glass.

Access to 30+ wineries, 20+ food sites, pop-up restaurants, a local brewery, The Curious Cellar (our brand new and not to be missed free wine education zone) and acoustic and vinyl music spaces. 

Tempted by what’s behind the white picket fence in The Lounge at this year’s Marlborough Wine & Food Festival? Don’t miss out, these tickets sell out fast.  

​​Your ‘The Lounge’ ticket includes all the benefits of a General Admission ticket, in addition to: ​ 

Exclusive access to ‘The Lounge’ - a comfortable area where you can park up in the sun, or sit back and relax in exclusive shaded areas 

Delicious bite-sized appetisers from local chefs throughout the day. 

Two glasses of Marlborough Méthode Traditionelle or Rosé at The Lounge bar. 

Treat yourself to a VIP festival experience with exclusive access to the VIP Retreat, an exclusive area where you can enjoy a range of local wines, chef prepared culinary delights and other exclusive VIP benefits. 

Your VIP Retreat ticket includes exclusive access to the VIP Retreat, an area where you can enjoy:  

Complementary culinary delights throughout the day prepared by local chefs. 

Access to a bar stocked with expertly curated selection of Marlborough wines, local beer and non-alcohol alternatives whenever you want throughout the day. 

Live local fresh produce tutorials and tastings. 

VIP luxury loos - exclusive to only VIP ticket holders. 

Coat check facilities. 

Don’t miss out on 2026’s 50-minute popular Masterclasses. At these beloved experiences you will gain exclusive insights from Marlborough’s finest winemakers and local food producers, delving into a discovery of wine and food that celebrates our enviable wine region and the producers that put it on the map.

Tickets are limited. 

11:30 am
Méthode Marlborough - Steeped in tradition, crafted in excellence. 

12:30pm
The Wild Side – Native Yeasts Meet Fermented Feasts

1:30pm 
Wine Judging 101– The Art of Blind Tasting

1:30pm 
The Beauty of Time - Aged Marlborough Wines & Cheese

Bus transport to the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival commences at 10:00 am, with regular departures (approx. every 20-30 minutes) from each stop until 1:00 pm.

Tickets can only be purchased from our ticketing page here. These tickets do not need to be stop-specific.

There are nine bus stops: 93 Weld Street, 98 Wither Rd, 38 Wither Rd, 164 Taylor Pass Rd, Omaka Landing (124 New Renwick Road), Lansdowne Park, New World Blenheim (Freswick St), Seymour Square, Woolworths Springlands (133 Middle Renwick Road).

See the bus stops on a map here.

Return bus transport from the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival commences from 2:00pm

Parking tickets provide all-day car parking for one vehicle and exclusive vehicle access to the Festival site via Uxbridge Street.  

The car park area is located in the field behind the Renwick Fire Station off Uxbridge Street. This will be clearly marked and wardens will be placed to help guide you to your parking area. The Festival is a short walk from the car park and a limited number of car parks are available. Strictly all-day parking. No overnight camping is permitted. For mobility parking, please email events@wine-marlborough.co.nz.  

Enjoy Marlborough’s best day out with friends, family, or colleagues.

The Group Discount – 10 Ticket Pack includes 10 General Admission tickets purchased together at a discounted rate.

Each General Admission ticket includes:

Entry into the 39th edition of the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival on February 14, 2026.

A full day of entertainment including a spectacular musical line-up to accompany a perfect summer’s day in the heart of Marlborough’s iconic wine country.

A Marlborough Wine & Food Festival souvenir wine glass.

Access to 30+ wineries, 20+ food sites, pop-up restaurants, a local brewery, The Curious Cellar (our brand new and not to be missed free wine education zone) and acoustic and vinyl music spaces.

Make the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival truly unforgettable with our VIP Retreat Table Package – designed for groups of 10 who want the ultimate festival experience together.

The VIP Retreat Table Package (10 Tickets, Reserved Seating) is an exclusive group offer and must be booked as a complete table of 10.

Your package includes:

10 VIP Retreat tickets with all standard inclusions.

A reserved table for your group of 10 in a prime location within the VIP Retreat - your dedicated home base for the day.

Plus, all the VIP Retreat benefits.