Tasting Australia is led by festival directors Kane Pollard, Duncan Welgemoed, Meira Harel and Banjo Harris Plane, with festival advisor Jessica Ducrou, to create a team united by a shared love of bringing people together over great food and drink.
Welcome to Tasting Australia
8 to 17 May 2026
Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond is a festival of eating and drinking, bringing together the people, produce and places that define Australian food culture.
Each year, more than 150 events unfold across Adelaide and regional South Australia — from long lunches and intimate dinners to tastings, tours and one-off collaborations with chefs, winemakers and producers.
It’s an opportunity to explore something new, revisit old favourites, and share it all in the company it deserves.
Local heroes come together with leading talent from around Australia and the world, creating a program that celebrates both creativity and connection. At the heart of it all is Town Square in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, with the festival extending across all 12 South Australian regions and supporting
hundreds of local businesses and producers along the way.
At its heart, Tasting Australia celebrates the moments that happen around food — the experiences we share, and the connection and meaning that follow.
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Creative team
2026 Program
We believe the moments that truly matter happen around the table. It’s never just about what’s on the plate; it’s about the stories passed around, the laughter that lingers, and the strangers who become lifelong companions over one unforgettable bite.
Explore the full 2026 Tasting Australia Presented by Journey Beyond program, on sale now.
