Norwood Food and Wine Festival 2026 with ladies holding golden coloured rose glasses with the festival logo on it.
Norwood Food and Wine Festival 2026

Norwood Food & Wine Festival returns Sunday 12 April 2026 from 11am. Entry is free.

The best South Australian eating and drinking experiences will feature as the Norwood Food & Wine Festival returns to The Parade on Sunday 12 April 2026 during AFL Gather Round.

From 11am, The Parade will come alive with live music, roving entertainment and a vibrant festival atmosphere. Indulge in delicious produce, local wines and craft beverages, served up in true South Australian style.

Soak up the Gather Round buzz with friends and family as The Parade's favourite restaurants, cafés and bars spill onto the street alongside pop-up food and drink stalls.

Whether you’re heading to the blockbuster at Norwood Oval or catching the action on big screens along The Parade, it’s the perfect spot to gather with friends and family.

Free entry and full of energy, it’s your place to keep the Gather Round celebrations going.

Chefs Callum Hahn and Themis Chryssidis standing behind a kitchen bench
Tasting Australia Kitchen Stage

Tasting Australia Kitchen Stage

Cooking demonstrations in the Tasting Australia Kitchen are hosted by celebrity chef Callum Hann, with local culinary stars showcasing a variety of seasonal dishes.

The Tasting Australia Kitchen is located at the eastern end of The Parade.

11.30AM-12:15PMCALLUM HANN & THEMIS CHRYSSIDIS 

Tasting Australia Festival Stars | Sprout | Roma | Olive

12.30PM-1:15PMKARENA ARMSTRONG (FEATURING NEVER NEVER DISTILLING)

Tasting Australia Festival Director | The Salopian Inn

1.30PM-2:15PMKANE POLLARD (FEATURING ST AGNES DISTILLERY)

Tasting Australia Food Curator | Topiary | Ondeen

2.30PM-3:15PMDUNCAN WELGEMOED

Tasting Australia Festival Star | Africola | Africola Canteen

3.30PM-4:15PMNICOLA PALMER

Tasting Australia Festival Star | Watervale Hotel

4.30PM-5:15PMCALLUM HANN & THEMIS CHRYSSIDIS (FEATURING MITOLO FAMILY FARMS)

Tasting Australia Festival Stars | Sprout | Roma | Olive

5.30PM-6:15PMMANDY HALL

Tasting Australia Festival Star | End Food Waste Australia

People watching an AFL game outdoor on The Parade at Norwood
Norwood Food & Wine Festival Watch Zones

WATCH ZONES 

AFL games will be broadcast on big screens along The Parade.

12:00PM GEELONG CATS VS WEST COAST EAGLES

2:45PM – GWS GIANTS VS RICHMOND

6:30PM – PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA


Getting to the Norwood Food and Wine Festival

Gather Round patrons attending the Norwood Food & Wine Festival can travel free on the City – Norwood bus shuttle with a valid Gather Round match ticket.

The City-Norwood Bus Shuttle will drop patrons at the Osmond Terrace and Parade intersection and will take approximately 15-20 minutes from the Macca’s Footy Festival on King William Road.

Fans can also catch regular Adelaide Metro bus services to the city to connect with the City-Norwood bus shuttle to Norwood Oval.

Those choosing to drive should be aware that parking will be limited and there will be road closures and detours in place. 


AFL Gather Round Games at Norwood Oval

APRIL 11 | NORWOOD OVAL

Sydney Swans VS Gold Coast Suns on 11th April at Norwood Oval, 3:45pm.

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richmond and fremantle dockers afl players reach for the ball mid-air

APRIL 12 | NORWOOD OVAL

Geelong Cats VS West Coast Eagles on 12th April at Norwood Oval, 12:00pm. 

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