23–24 MAY – PYRMONT FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
30+ WINERIES, BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES | FREE ENTRY & LIVE MUSIC
Publicity/Media Release posted on 16 may,2026
Sydney’s ultimate harbourside food and wine weekend is almost here. This weekend, Pyrmont Festival will return to Pirrama Park on 23–24 May, transforming the waterfront into a sprawling celebration of NSW wine, craft beer, spirits and gourmet food, with thousands expected to descend on the foreshore across the two-day Festival.
Now in its 14th year, Pyrmont Festival has become one of Sydney’s most anticipated free lifestyle events, bringing together more than 25 wineries, breweries and distilleries alongside some of the state’s best local food vendors, producers and live entertainment. From long lunches in the autumn sunshine to discovering regional winemakers without leaving the city, the Festival offers Sydneysiders a packed weekend of flavour, music and waterfront atmosphere just minutes from the CBD.
What to Expect:
Drink: Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries: Enjoy delicious wines, craft brews and refined cocktails from some of the Festival’s award-winning partners.
- Wineries: Horner Wines, Weerona, Glandore Estate Wines, Elbourne Wines, Petersons Wines, Savannah Estate, Two Rivers, Peterson House, Tulloch Wines, Hungerford Hill, See Saw Wine, Vales Wines, Tamburlaine Organic Wines, Highland Heritage, Ross Hill Wines, De Beaurepaire Wines, Slow Fox Wines, First Ridge Estate, Robert Stein, Winmark Wines, Jessop Wines, Cuppits Estate, Scarborough Wine Co.
- Distilleries: Finders Distillery, Unexpected Guest, Karu Distillery, Pants Off.
- Breweries: White Bay Beer Co., Ekim Brewing.
Eat: Travel the world through your taste buds. Have your pick of cuisines during the festival, be it Italian, Asian, Mexican or the famous Berry Donut Van!
- Food vendors: The Gnocchi Way, The Famous Berry Donut Van, Lambda Souvla Grill, El’s Fried Chicken, Knuckles 2 You, Sofrito Paella, Chatime, Foodie Lads Food Truck, Skewer Boys, Wagyu Blacks, Shorty’s, Eat Ozzo, Sparkling Oyster Bar, Dumplings Kitchen, Saigon Birria, JJ’s Japanese Kitchen.
Enjoy: Produce Handcrafted goods. Local businesses. Explore a wide range of goods from artisan cheese, chocolate, honey, and jams. All made in New South Wales.
- Produce stands: Goose on the Loose, The Really Stuffed Olive Co., Toad’s Kitchen Cupboard, The Farmer’s Wife, Luca Ciano, Perez Trading, BC Jerky, Wembley’s Chocolate Makers, Kou Shui, I Dream of Silver, Chase Park Candles, The Puptail Society, Forged by Vow, Enokido Miso, Prominence Leather.
Experiences:
- Family and Pet Friendly: Roam freely in the Fun Zone, which includes face painting, outdoor games, a bouncy castle and mini golf. Leashed pups are also welcome on festival grounds.
- Live Music: Harbourside stage and sunset stage are your place to move and groove to live music at the Pyrmont Festival. See Jo Fabro and her band, Crown Jewel Band, Luna, As Seen on TV and more over the weekend.
- Art Classes & Prizes: Explore art exhibitions, and join hands-on workshops taught by local talents like Jane Bennett and TAP Art Gallery.
- Kick Fitness Goals with Snap Fitness.
Pyrmont Festival thanks its partners, The Star Sydney, the City of Sydney and BYD Harmony Auto. Their support ensures the Festival continues its long-standing tradition of bringing together local businesses, community groups, and regional producers, giving them a platform to showcase their work to Sydney.
Event Details:
Where: Pirrama Park, Pyrmont, Sydney NSW 2009
When: 23—24 May 2026
Tickets: Free entry – family-friendly and open to all ages.
Website: www.pyrmontfestival.com.au
Social Media: Follow @PyrmontFestival on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Hashtag: #PyrmontFestival
About Pyrmont Festival
Pyrmont Festival is a celebration of food, wine and art, including the 2-Day food and wine event. It is a community-run event, celebrating its 14th anniversary, that fosters a strong connection with the country and the city.
The weekend event in Pirrama Park is a calendar highlight and draws thousands of attendees from around Sydney and regional NSW, including locals, families, tourists, connoisseurs, and celebrities enjoying wine tasting, fine foods, art, children’s entertainment, and an all-day program of live music with local artists over two amazing days.
