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 2024. 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
18 - 19 MAY IN PIRRAMA PARK - PYRMONT
11AM-5PM EACH DAY
Marking its 12th 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.
1-31 May 2024
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 May 2024
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 2024
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.
4 May 2024
FIRST NATIONS SEAFOOD WITH LUKE BOURKE AND NICI LUKE BOURKE
Sydney Seafood School
Indigenous Australians have been gathering and catching food from the sea for millennia. Get a taste of their knowledge and culture in this educational class, hosted by NICI and Chef Luke Bourke, and featuring a range of native ingredients.
4 May 2024
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.
5 May 2024
Aboard Tall Ship James Craig - A Day At Sea
Sydney Heritage Fleet
Your amazing experience begins as this historic 1874 square rig sail ship leaves her berth at Pyrmont. As you cruise down the harbour, take in the sights of other harbour icons - the mighty Harbour Bridge and the stunning Opera House - then wave farewell to the beautiful Sydney skyline as we make our way out through Sydney Heads to the great blue yonder to watch the crew unfurl and set sails, turning time back 150 years to the Age of Sail. Your ticket includes: morning tea, a tasty lunch and afternoon tea.
5 May 2024
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 2024
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. Use the code PYRMONT10 for a 10% discount!
6 May 2024
7pm-8:30pm
Tasty Trivia x Petersons Wine Challenge
Terminus Hotel
A soirée of gastronomic proportions awaits at Tasty Trivia including a Petersons Wines Challenge to whet your appetite!
A fresh batch of epicurean questions & challenges are crafted every week so, gather your culinary companions and immerse yourselves in a feast of - laughter, cerebral conundrums, and a sprinkle of spirited rivalry amongst kindred gourmands!You might even win the coveted Golden Fork Award!No cover charge. Reserve a table while you can (limited numbers)
SPECIAL OFFER:
Petersons Wine Challenge will include 3 samples of selected wine plus the opportunity to purchase wines at a special insiders rate on the night!
11 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.
11 May
SEAFOOD SUPERFOODS Sydney Seafood School
It's official: seafood is a superfood. Start the new year off right by learning how to cook three spectacular dishes that are as good for you as they are delicious.
11 May 2024
XO MUD CRAB
Sydney Seafood School
You've heard about Singapore Chilli Mud Crab haven't you? It's one of our most popular class, for so many reasons. Well, we've upped the ante in the crustacean stakes with a brand new mud crab experience.
11 May 2024
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.
12 May 2024
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 2024
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.
13 May 2024
Tasty Trivia
Terminus hotel
If you love food & drinks and have a taste for trivia - we've got you!
We'll be serving up a full banquet of culinary questions & challenges + "Taste The Craft" a craft beer session hosted by White Bay Beer Co 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!
16 May 2024
Mediterranean Feast with Elbourne Wines at Rumilicious Restaurant, Pyrmont
Join us for a Mediterranean feast matched with perfect wines from one of the Pyrmont Festival's boutique Hunter Valley wineries, Elbourne Wines at local Pyrmont restaurant Rumilicious!
Call (02) 9211 7706 or email
for more information
16 May 2024
Wine Tasting at Porters Liquor Pyrmont with Glandore Wines:
5 pm - 8pm
Porters Liquor/Pyrmont Cellars welcomes festival winery, Glandore Wines in a special tasting event in store. Experience the flavours of the their famous Hunter Valley wines, mamy of which will be featurung at the festival.
17 May 2024
Wine Tasting at Porters Liquor Pyrmont with Gilbert Family Wines: 5 pm - 8pm
Porters Liquor/Pyrmont Cellars welcomes festival winery, Gilbert Family Wines in a special tasting event in store. Taste some of the beautful wines they will be showcasing at the festival.
18-19 May 2024
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 2024
Painting in Pirrama Park,
Book an art class during the Pyrmont Food and Wine Festival.
All art supplies are provided.
Enter your masterpiece in the Pyrmont Art Prize
18 May 2024
Seafood BBQ Master Cooking Class
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 brand new hands-on class.
18 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.
18 May 2024
ITALIAN SEAFOOD FEAST Sydney Seafood School
As the weather warms up, we're saying goodbye to risotto and hello to spaghettini con granchio. This refreshed version of our classic Italian class will teach you how to bring light, fresh flavours to all of your spring meals.
19 May 2024
Painting in Pirrama Park,
Book an art class during the Pyrmont Food and Wine Festival.
All art supplies are provided.
Enter your masterpiece in the Pyrmont Art Prize
19 May 2024
ARTISAN SERIES: GLUTEN FREE BAKING WITH NONIE DWYER Sydney Seafood School
In a first for Sydney Seafood School, we welcome the lovely Nonie Dwyer to host an artisan workshop focused on all things gluten free cooking!
19 May 2024
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)
19 May 2024
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.
20 May 2024,
7pm-8:30pm
Tasty Trivia x Petersons Wine Challenge
Terminus Hotel
A soirée of gastronomic proportions awaits at Tasty Trivia including a Petersons Wines Challenge to whet your appetite!
A fresh batch of epicurean questions & challenges are crafted every week so, gather your culinary companions and immerse yourselves in a feast of - laughter, cerebral conundrums, and a sprinkle of spirited rivalry amongst kindred gourmands!You might even win the coveted Golden Fork Award!No cover charge. Reserve a table while you can (limited numbers)
SPECIAL OFFER:
Petersons Wine Challenge will include 3 samples of selected wine plus the opportunity to purchase wines at a special insiders rate on the night!
25 May 2024
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.
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!
26 May 2024
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.
27 May 2024
7pm-8:30pm
Tasty Trivia x Petersons Wine Challenge
Terminus Hotel
A soirée of gastronomic proportions awaits at Tasty Trivia including a Petersons Wines Challenge to whet your appetite!
A fresh batch of epicurean questions & challenges are crafted every week so, gather your culinary companions and immerse yourselves in a feast of - laughter, cerebral conundrums, and a sprinkle of spirited rivalry amongst kindred gourmands!You might even win the coveted Golden Fork Award!No cover charge. Reserve a table while you can (limited numbers)
SPECIAL OFFER: Petersons Wine Challenge will include 3 samples of selected wine plus the opportunity
to purchase wines at a special insiders rate on the night!
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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WORKING HOURS
2-DAY FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
17-18 May 2025 - PIRRAMA PARK
11AM - 5PM (EACH DAY)
EVENT PROGRAM
1-31 MAY 2025
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CONTACT INFO
Contact Us
Alex Gibbs
Executive Director & Festival Director
Pyrmont Festival
Business in the Peninsula
Pyrmont + Ultimo + Darling Harbour
info@pyrmontultimo.business
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