Newcastle Food Month blows up
Newcastle Food Month expanded to 70 events and 70 “Plate Dates” this spring — and high demand means some events have already sold out, so book early if you’re planning a food-market itinerary Newcastle Food Month 2026: bigger, bolder and tastier than ever | Newcastle Herald.
The festival program runs from March 28 to April 30, 2026 — a 34‑day schedule that spans the Easter long weekend and Anzac Day weekend. (newshub.medianet.com.au) A new SoundBites Food & Wine Festival opens the month at Newcastle Racecourse on March 28 and features celebrity chef Miguel Maestre in a live cooking demonstration. (newcastlefoodmonth.com.au) SoundBites will host 40+ vendors with winery pours and tasting activations, and ticket tiers — from general admission to premium dining packages — are listed on ticketing pages with prices ranging roughly from $65 to $199. (hunterhunter.com.au) Plate Dates, presented by First Creek Wines, offer a single dish paired with a drink for $30 (and $25 at some venues), with participating restaurants and cafes published on the festival Plate Dates page. (newcastlefoodmonth.com.au) Organisers launched an Early Release Program in December 2025 to put signature Feature Events and Plate Dates on sale ahead of April. (newcastlefoodmonth.com.au) The Newcastle Herald reported that high demand has already seen some feature events sell out, and the festival’s early-release and gifting options have been promoted to help manage bookings. (newcastleherald.com.au) The 2026 edition marks Newcastle Food Month’s sixth year, and organisers describe the program as “Australia’s most expansive food festival” on the official event site. (newcastlefoodmonth.com.au)
