Tasting Australia drops its full program, with punk fine dining, open-flame feasts, quiz nights and more

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South Australia’s biggest celebration of food and drink is back, with the full Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond 2026 program officially landing today. This year will see a program that brings together international culinary stars, local legends and immersive dining experiences. South Australia will become the table on which Tasting Australia is set, allowing for exploration across diverse regions and landscapes, with Adelaide as the festival’s heartbeat.

Leading all the fun is the Australian debut of Punk Royale, the famous Scandinavian fine-dining disruptors who have built a cult following in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo and London. Taking over a Hindley Street venue for one night only, Punk Royale is bringing a wild, no-rules experience where a multi-course feast, paired drinks and unapologetic chaos come together. It’s intimate, unpredictable, and already looking to be one of the most talked-about tickets of the festival.

Punk Royale

Punk Royale

Another top pick is Under One Sky, a one-night-only event at Tandanya that combines fire, art, music and story. Chefs Mindy Woods, Duncan Welgemoed, Sarah Glover and Alex Crawford will cook over flame, joined by South Australian winemakers Sue Bell and Pauly Vandenbergh, creating an immersive evening of culture, community and connection to Country.

Travel is also a highlight, with the return of Tasting Australia By Train and Tasting Australia By Road. These curated journeys invite guests to get out and explore South Australia through a selection of exceptional local produce, stunning landscapes and dining moments.

Tasting Australia By Road Barossa

Hotpot Express adds a fun twist with a two-night takeover at Mr Hotpoter, where top Australian chefs reinterpret comfort food, while the Club Series brings in some of Adelaide’s cultural clubs. With Slovenian, Italian, Austrian, Polish and Hellenic clubs, these nights combine heritage recipes with contemporary cooking, offering a unique way to experience the communities that shape South Australia’s food scene.

Slovenian Club

The 2026 program also features an impressive lineup of talent, including Mindy Woods of Karkalla, Mark Best, Sarah Glover, Simone Watts, international drinks star André Hueston Mack, and a strong showing of local favourites such as Callum Hann, Cheong Liew, Laura and Max Sharrad, Alexis Besseau and Clare Falzon, among many others.

Town Square Reimagined

So with all these events (plus many more), intimate dining experiences and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, Tasting Australia 2026 is an open invitation to explore the very best of Australian food and drink. The full program is now live, and with some of the hottest tickets anticipated to sell quickly, early bookings are encouraged for anyone keen to be part of our state’s most delicious celebration of the year.