The 10 best Miami South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2026 events that still have tickets are A Taste of Italy, Sunset Feast, and Eats & Beats.
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The South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) is officially marking its 25th anniversary, and the 2026 lineup is a high-profile mix of longtime favorites and brand-new parties (and concerts). From Thursday, February 19, through Sunday, February 22, whether you want to catch a late-night set by a world-famous DJ on the sand or sit down for a family-style Italian feast at a museum, the festival’s 25th birthday has something for every tax bracket.
Here is your chronological cheat sheet for the best events that still have tickets available, for now anyways.
A Taste of Italy still has tickets during SOBEWFF 2026
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A Taste of Italy presented by Pasta Rummo
Nadia Caterina Munno (better known as “The Pasta Queen”) is partnering with Scott Conant to transform the Miami Design District into a massive al fresco Italian celebration. Expect plenty of hand-rolled pasta, bubbly baked dishes, and a lot of hair-flipping under the stars at Jungle Plaza. This walk-around tasting features bites from chefs such as Karen Akunowicz (Fox and the Knife), David Burke, and Ryan Smith (North Italia), alongside favorites such as Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana. 8 p.m. Thursday, February 19, at Jungle Plaza, 3801 NE First Ave., Miami; sobewff.org/italy. Tickets cost $225.
Diplo: Live from South Beach, Celebrating 25 Years of SOBEWFF
In a move that feels very on-brand for a 25th anniversary, David Grutman and Groot Hospitality are bringing Diplo to the beach for the festival’s first-ever nighttime takeover of the Grand Tasting Village courtyard. It is a late-night set on the sand, with food by a Burger King pop-up serving up Double Cheeseburgers and Hershey’s Sundae Pies. If you want to dance off the calories from a day of tastings, this is the place to be. 8 p.m. Thursday, February 19, at Grand Tasting Village Courtyard, 14th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; sobewff.org/diplo. Tickets cost $229.
Molly Yeh’s daughter Bernie trying her very first ice cream cone with Duff Goldman at his ice cream social event at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival.
Let Them Eat Cake! A Sweet Celebration of 25 Years
Duff Goldman is hosting this dessert-only late-night party at the National Hotel, and it is exactly what it sounds like: a big old celebration of sugar. Expect high-end treats from local favorites like Letty Alvarez (LA Sweetz), Stephanie Diaz (Cry Baby Creamery), and Luis Vasquez (The Miami Beach EDITION). Whether you’re there for the Frudeco Bakery spread or Prime 112’s sweets, it’s the perfect Friday night cap for those who prefer a cake-to-cocktail ratio that leans heavily toward the former. 10 p.m. Friday, February 20, at National Hotel, 1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; sobewff.org/cake. Tickets cost $100.
Las’ Lap Link Up: A Celebration of Afro-Caribbean Cuisine
Afro-Caribbean flavors are taking the spotlight at the Kimpton Surfcomber, hosted by heavy hitters Kwame Onwuachi and Nina Compton. This event celebrates the evolution of the cuisine from backyard cookouts to celebrity chef-driven menus. Expect bites from chefs like Andre Fowles, Tristen Epps-Long, and Wayne Sharpe (Jrk! Miami), all while DJ GQ spins tunes. 10 p.m. Friday, February 20, at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; sobewff.org/islands. Tickets cost $145.
Chew on This: A Live Podcast Series presented by iHeartRadio
If you’ve ever wanted to watch a culinary battle or a or take in a live podcast taping while snacking on the beach, this new addition might be the pick for you. Taking place at the Miami Beach Bandshell, the series features five live podcast recordings, including Bert Kreischer’s “Something’s Burning” and “Watch What Crappens.” The ticket includes all-day access, so you can drop in for a specific show or stay for the whole lineup. 10 a.m. Saturday, February 21, at Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; sobewff.org/podcast. Tickets cost $100.
Eats & Beats hosted by Mr. Eats 305
George Arango (Mr. Eats 305) is bringing his popular food Instagram feed to life at ZeyZey. This event features Miami’s best “hidden gem” bites and live music in an indoor-outdoor garden setting. It is one of the more casual and affordable options in the Saturday lineup. 4 p.m. Saturday, February 21, at ZeyZey, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; sobewff.org/zeyzey. Tickets cost $100.
There are plenty of events that still have tickets during the SOBEWFF 2026
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Jeremy Ford and Gio Gutierrez are hosting this sunset celebration at the historic Hangar at Regatta Harbour. It is a walk-around tasting that brings together Grove Bay’s chef portfolio (and their friends) for a night of bites and cocktails. Expect dishes from Eileen Andrade (FINKA Table & Tap), José Mendín (The Piefather), and Zitz Sum’s Pablo Zitzmann. 6 p.m. Saturday, February 21, at the Hangar, 3385 Pan American Dr., Coconut Grove; sobewff.org/sunset. Tickets cost $155.
Model Ashley Graham and chefs Michael Pirolo and Marc Vetri are hosting this after-hours bash at Bar Bucce. It is essentially an endless stream of pizzas paired with pours of Lucci Lambrusco, Graham’s new wine brand. This is a perfect option for those who want some SOBEWFF but don’t want to drive to South Beach. 10 p.m. Saturday, February 21, at Bar Bucce, 120 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; sobewff.org/bar-bucce. Tickets cost $100.
Coffee Culture: A Miami Wellness and Brunch Experience
David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris are hosting this wellness-focused brunch in the heart of the Miami Design District. This morning gathering at Jungle Plaza highlights Miami’s coffee and matcha scene, featuring tastings from local favorites such as BIGFACE Coffee, maman, and SPILLMUG. The duo will also spotlight their new book, Both Sides of the Glass, while serving brunch bites from Neighborhood Bagels and Façade Bakery. 11 a.m. Sunday, February 22, at Jungle Plaza, 3801 NE First Ave., Miami; sobewff.org/coffee. Tickets cost $100.
Family Sunday Chicken Parm Night at Jon & Vinny’s
Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo are bringing their Los Angeles-born Italian-American food to the Rubell Museum for a Sunday meal that feels like a family dinner. The focus here is on the “Sunday Supper” vibe, specifically, plenty of chicken parm and eggplant parm. It is a relaxed, walk-around affair that lets you close out the 25th-anniversary weekend with some serious comfort food in a very cool, art-filled setting. 4 p.m. Sunday, February 22, at Rubell Museum, 1100 NW 23rd St., Miami; sobewff.org/parm. Tickets start at $100.