2-DAY FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
17-18 May 2025 - PIRRAMA PARK
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EVENT PROGRAM
1-31 MAY 2025
FOOD & WINE EVENTS
You have a whole month to enjoy the Pyrmont Festival.
The Festival headliner event is the 2-Day Food & Wine Event in Pirrama Park but is backed up by a huge selection of smaller events run by local businesses through the month of May.
FOOD & WINE EVENTS
The Pyrmont Festival program runs from 1-31 May 2025. This year our local businesses feature a mix of food and wine experiences created to entice Sydney-siders to the area.
2-DAY FOOD & WINE EVENT
17-18 May IN PIRRAMA PARK - PYRMONT
11AM-6PM EACH DAY
Marking its 13th Anniversary this year, the popular outdoor festival will bring together the very best food, wine and art offerings across two glorious days in Pirrama Park this May.
This year is bigger and better with over 15 wineries, breweries and distilleries plus gourmet food trucks and stands across a diverse range of cuisines.
Every Friday
Friday Pie-day!
Pyrmont Bridge Hotel
$17.5 Beef & Guinness Pie with chips or mash. Available every Friday 11am - 9pm, with any drink purchase
1-4 May
Akmal
Foundry Theatre
Lightning quick and a master of unscripted comedy gold – Akmal has an incredible ability to deal with hot topics in a hilarious and slightly offensive way.
1 May
Wine tasting with Glandore
With a range of formats, styles and presenters we have an event suitable for everyone, whether you are a first time sipper or an experienced wine professional.
1 May
Wine tasting with See Saw
With a range of formats, styles and presenters we have an event suitable for everyone, whether you are a first time sipper or an experienced wine professional.
1-31 May
Daily Wine Tastings at Pyrmont Cellars all month
Drop in for a Wine Tasting at 119 Harris Street, Pyrmont (across from Union Square). They will showcase wines on offer throughout the festival.
1- 31 May
Walking Food Tour with
Local Sauce Tours
Get off the beaten track and see Sydney from a local’s perspective!
Explore 3 historic suburbs – Pyrmont, Ultimo and Glebe – on this fun and relaxed walk, while tasting a range of iconic Aussie foods and learning about Australian culture and society.
3 May
Singapore Chilli Mud Crab
Sydney Seafood School
Join us in one of our most popular and longstanding classes; we'll be whisking you away to the tropical paradise of Singapore, where a love for seafood runs deep. Spice things up and craft a dish that screams "Singapore": the legendary Chilli Mud Crab.
3 May
Masterclass with Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Sydney Seafood School
Julia Busuttil Nishimura is a much-loved cook, author and presenter whose food is influenced by her Maltese heritage, the ebb and flow of the seasons, and by her time spent living in Tuscany. She'll be bringing her love of pasta and Italian food and the joys of the Italian kitchen to this very special cooking class.
4 May
FILLET-A-FISH
Sydney Seafood School
This class lives up to its name: in not much more than an hour, we'll teach you everything you need to know about filleting a fish: what tools you need, what kind of fish to buy, how different shaped fish need different treatments, and a host of essential filleting techniques. Use the code PYRMONT10 for a 10% discount!
4 May
BBQ Master
Sydney Seafood School
You’ve done our incredibly popular Seafood Barbecue class, or you know your way around a hotplate and grill. Now, up the ante on your tong-master skills with this next level, hands-on class.
4 May
Live Music & Sunday Roast
Terminus Hotel
Artists range from jazz music stylings, sultry blues and acoustic guitar sessions that will have you bopping.
Live music kicks off at 4pm!
Plus, enjoy a Sunday roast for $29.
5 May 2025
Tasty Trivia
Terminus hotel
Get ready for a feast of food and wine riddles, daring dares, and a cheeky little tipple at our Vino Optino segment this month at Tasty Trivia! And, if that's not enough to whet your appetite there's $20 off every bottle of wine + $20 Steak Frites. FREE entry & $ Prizes! Book a table or, pull up before 7pm to join in or if you're flying solo take a seat at our friendly Shared Table!
8 May
French Cheese and Wine Tasting
Sydney Wine Centre
Come and discover the magic that is French cheese and wine!
This event is part of our Entertainment series focussed on providing a relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable night’s entertainment built around great wine and matching food.
8 - 11 May
Lawrence Mooney - Dead Set Country
Foundry Theatre
Mooney’s gone country. Deep country. Dead Set Country. He likes the word country because it’s got a rude word in it if you EMPHasise it properly. Dead Set Country is a new hour of stand-up that’s all about a city boy gone bush
10 May
One-Day Wine Appreciation Course
Sydney Wine Centre
Rob Geddes MW will lead you through the best of Australian and world wine.
The aim of the course is to allow you to identify what you like and why you like it. It is perfect for anyone looking to further their own personal journey with wine.
10 May
Steaming Saturdays - 1902 Steam Tug Waratah
Sydney Heritage Fleet
Whether you're a steam enthusiast or just looking for a unique experience, this cruise is perfect for you!
Feel the thrill and immerse yourself in the nostalgic atmosphere and witness the power of steam in action.
Get ready to dive into a day of excitement and relaxation cruising the waters of Sydney Harbour. Bring along a picnic lunch and beverages of your choice to discover this unique grand old lady of 122 years. There’s an experienced tour guide aboard who can help with interesting background.
10 May
The Raw and the Cured: Sashimi Workshop
Sydney Seafood School
It's sashimi time! This premium class will teach you everything you need to know about sashimi and curing fish. You'll be slicing and dicing like an expert in no time as you prepare a menu of all-raw seafood dishes.
10 May
SPANISH PAELLA
Sydney Seafood School
Indulge in all of the best flavours of Spain at our popular Paella class. You'll learn how to create one of the world's most famous seafood dishes, all about Paella's history and regional variations, as well as where to find top-quality Spanish ingredients.
11 May
Kanangra -The last of Sydney's K Class double-ended ferries
Sydney Heritage Fleet
Whether you're a steam enthusiast or just looking for a unique experience, this cruise is perfect for you!
Feel the thrill and immerse yourself in the nostalgic atmosphere and witness the power of steam in action.
Get ready to dive into a day of excitement and relaxation cruising the waters of Sydney Harbour. Bring along a picnic lunch and beverages of your choice to discover this unique grand old lady of 122 years. There’s an experienced tour guide aboard who can help with interesting background.
11 May
Live Music & Sunday Roast
Terminus Hotel
Artists range from jazz music stylings, sultry blues and acoustic guitar sessions that will have you bopping.
Live music kicks off at 4pm!
Plus, enjoy a Sunday roast for $29.
12 May
Tasty Trivia
Terminus hotel
Get ready for a feast of food and wine riddles, daring dares, and a cheeky little tipple at our Vino Optino segment this month at Tasty Trivia! And, if that's not enough to whet your appetite there's $20 off every bottle of wine + $20 Steak Frites. FREE entry & $ Prizes! Book a table or, pull up before 7pm to join in or if you're flying solo take a seat at our friendly Shared Table!
15 May
Discover Spanish Wine
Sydney Wine Centre
One of our personal very favourite nights. 12 delicious Spanish wines, alongside artisan Spanish cheeses and meats.
Learn about the classic Spanish wines and regions, and food and wine matching, in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. It's a great evening.
15 May
Who owns the ocean?
Australian National Maritime Museum
This talk is presented as part of Big Blue Ideas, a new series from the Australian National Maritime Museum in partnership with the Minderoo Foundation about the future of our ocean.
15 - 18 May
The Umbilical Brothers
Foundry theatre
The Umbilical Brothers are an international comedy phenomenon. Their unique mix of mind-bending comedy and back-breaking physicality has taken the world’s favourite Australian comedy duo to 40 countries
17 May
MEDITERRANEAN ODESSEY
Sydney Seafood School
Learn how to handle live Mud Crabs, get the most out of traditional spices, and how to use a wok like an expert. The sheer joy of this class is in the eating – dive into this messy and decadent meal with your hands and then mop up every last bit with steamed mantou buns for a truly authentic cultural experience!
17 May
Seoul Food: Taste of Korea
Sydney Seafood School
From kimchi to gochujang, Korean is the cuisine of the moment. Join us for this hands on cooking class full of quintessential Korean dishes including seafood pancake, BBQ octopus and a selection of banchan.
17 May
Painting in the Park
TAP Gallery
Van Gogh's 'Irises in a Vase'
2-4pm
ALL MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED
17-18 May
2-Day Food and Wine Festival in Pirrama Park, Pyrmont
This year it will feature 15 wineries, 3 breweries and 1 distillery as well as an Oyster Bar, Cheese and Charcuterie Shop, Pizza Bar and 'Build Your Own Brownie' Bar.
18 May
Painting in the Park
TAP Gallery
kids Art Class ‘Beautiful Butterflies’
11am -1pm (parental guidance required)
18 May
Painting in the Park
TAP Gallery
'Bacchus the Wine God' by Caravaggio or 'The Morning After' by Munch
2-4pm
ALL MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED
18 May
Pyrmont Festival After Party
Terminus Hotel
Join us as we celebrate the 2-day event coming to a close at the Terminus Hotel, 61 Harris Street, Pyrmont.
SPECIAL OFFER: After 5pm: Present your left over festival token for a FREE drink of house wine or beer on arrival. (limited to one drink p/p)
18 May
Live Music & Sunday Roast
Terminus Hotel
Artists range from jazz music stylings, sultry blues and acoustic guitar sessions that will have you bopping.
Live music kicks off at 4pm!
Plus, enjoy a Sunday roast for $29.
18 May
Seafood BBQ
Sydney Seafood School
Get ready to turn up the heat in one of our most popular classes: Seafood BBQ. We'll dive deep into the world of Australian seafood, teaching you how to clean and ‘honeycomb’ squid, how to get perfectly crispy skin on your fish fillets, and the best way to barbecue prawns.
19 May
Tasty Trivia
Terminus hotel
Get ready for a feast of food and wine riddles, daring dares, and a cheeky little tipple at our Vino Optino segment this month at Tasty Trivia! And, if that's not enough to whet your appetite there's $20 off every bottle of wine + $20 Steak Frites. FREE entry & $ Prizes! Book a table or, pull up before 7pm to join in or if you're flying solo take a seat at our friendly Shared Table!
22 May
Discover Italian Wine
Sydney Wine Centre
Join us for a one night tour of Italy.
Learn about the classic Italian wines and regions, in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
24 May
French Bistro
Sydney Seafood School
The French are passionate seafood lovers, whether they're slurping down oysters on the Riviera or enjoying sole meunière in a Parisian bistro. We've dug up some timeless bistro classics from our recipe stores for this class, to help you channel your inner Francophile... Bon appétit!
24 May
A Taste of South East Asia
Sydney Seafood School
This class lives up to its name: in not much more than an hour, we'll teach you everything you need to know about filleting a fish: what tools you need, what kind of fish to buy, how different shaped fish need different treatments, and a host of essential filleting techniques. Use the code PYRMONT10 for a 10% discount!
24 May
L’Hôtel.
Foundry theatre
Welcome to L’Hôtel. Enter a lobby brimming with bohemian verve and meet the cast of characters who call L’Hôtel home – the crème de la crème of performers from the world of cabaret, burlesque and circus. Follow them behind closed doors and become voyeurs to L’Hôtel’s secrets.
25 May
Live Music & Sunday Roast
Terminus Hotel
Artists range from jazz music stylings, sultry blues and acoustic guitar sessions that will have you bopping.
Live music kicks off at 4pm!
Plus, enjoy a Sunday roast for $29.
25 May
Middle Eastern Feast
Sydney Seafood School
From sumac to Baharat, pomegranate molasses to Za'atar, our Middle Eastern Feast cooking class will take you on a journey through the authentic ingredients and flavours of one of the world's most diverse regions.
26 May
Tasty Trivia
Terminus hotel
Get ready for a feast of food and wine riddles, daring dares, and a cheeky little tipple at our Vino Optino segment this month at Tasty Trivia! And, if that's not enough to whet your appetite there's $20 off every bottle of wine + $20 Steak Frites. FREE entry & $ Prizes! Book a table or, pull up before 7pm to join in or if you're flying solo take a seat at our friendly Shared Table!
30 May
The Raw and the Cured: Sashimi Workshop
Sydney Seafood School
It's sashimi time! This premium class will teach you everything you need to know about sashimi and curing fish. You'll be slicing and dicing like an expert in no time as you prepare a menu of all-raw seafood dishes.
31 May
Singapore Chilli Mud Crab
Sydney Seafood School
Join us in one of our most popular and longstanding classes; we'll be whisking you away to the tropical paradise of Singapore, where a love for seafood runs deep. Spice things up and craft a dish that screams "Singapore": the legendary Chilli Mud Crab.
31 May
First Nations Seafood Snack Party with NICI and Luke Bourke
Sydney Seafood School
To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, we're hosting our inaugural First Nations Seafood Snack Party with 2025 Good Food Guide Young Chef of the Year, Luke Bourke.
26 May 2024
SEAFOOD SPECIALIST: STEP UP YOUR GAME
Sydney Seafood School
Learn how to handle live Mud Crabs, get the most out of traditional spices, and how to use a wok like an expert. The sheer joy of this class is in the eating – dive into this messy and decadent meal with your hands and then mop up every last bit with steamed mantou buns for a truly authentic cultural experience!
25 May 2024
Walking Food Tour with
Local Sauce Tours
Tours throughout Pyrmont and Ultimo focus on showing guests around Sydney like an expert local, weaving in entertaining stories about the area while visiting excellent, independently-owned bars, restaurants and cafes.
25 May 2024
MEDITERRANEAN ODESSEY Sydney Seafood School
Learn how to handle live Mud Crabs, get the most out of traditional spices, and how to use a wok like an expert. The sheer joy of this class is in the eating – dive into this messy and decadent meal with your hands and then mop up every last bit with steamed mantou buns for a truly authentic cultural experience!
25 May 2024
Singapore Chilli Mud Crab Cooking Class
Sydney Seafood School
Learn how to handle live Mud Crabs, get the most out of traditional spices, and how to use a wok like an expert. The sheer joy of this class is in the eating – dive into this messy and decadent meal with your hands and then mop up every last bit with steamed mantou buns for a truly authentic cultural experience!
27 May 2024
Tasty Trivia
Terminus Hotel
If you love food & wine and have a taste for trivia - we've got you!
We'll be serving up a full banquet of culinary questions & challenges + Wine Options (tasting) to whet your appetite before we turn up the heat for our final point boosting segment - Dice Up Your Score. There's free entry, a chance to win the coveted Golden Fork Award, $ prizes and a cracking night of free foodie fun!
On every Monday night in May, so, rally your food loving friends and reserve a table while you can!
30 May 2024
BOUILLABAISSE - Sydney Seafood School
Get ready for the start of winter with one of France’s most luxurious seafood dishes. Bouillabaisse can be found on the menu of every 5-star restaurant. Learn how to make this comforting dish yourself to warm up as the weather cools down.
10 May
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2-DAY FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
17-18 May 2025 - PIRRAMA PARK
11AM - 6PM (EACH DAY)
EVENT PROGRAM
1-31 MAY 2025
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Alex Gibbs
Executive Director &
Pyrmont Festival Licensee
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