What's On in the Hunter Valley: Upcoming events

Fire up the Autumn and Winter season with a range of great events in the Hunter Valley. From big weekends out to more intimate experiences, there’s something happening almost every week in the Hunter Valley. Here's what coming up in the Hunter Valley. 

  

Margan Wines Wine & Dine Dinner at Huntlee Tavern

Tuesday 5th May

Enjoy a five-course curated menu at Huntlee Tavern, with each dish designed to complement the character and style of Margan’s premium wines. The menu includes chilli garlic prawn skewer, prosciutto wrapped chicken tenderloin and earl grey panna cotta. For more information, click here. 

 

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at 4 Pines at The Farm 

Thursday 7th of May

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is the longest running Fawlty Towers show of any kind worldwide. Come enjoy a night of laughs as the iconic trio brings the famous British BBC series to life in a dining experience like no other. Hosted at 4 Pines at The Farm. For more information, click here. 

 

Cork & Fork Cup at Chateau Elan

Saturday 9th of May

Experience the very best food, wine and golf the Hunter Valley has to offer at the Chateau Elan Cork & Fork Cup. The event includes 18 holes of golf, shared electric cart hire, coffee and baked goods and food and wine tastings on course. The day concludes with a presentation, followed by a market-stall dinner and live music on the Terrace. For more information, click here. 

 

Mother’s Day events 

Sunday 10th of May

From special buffet breakfasts, to long lunches and high teas, the Hunter Valley has so much on offer this Mother’s Day. For more information, check out our Mother’s Day blog here. 

 

Wines From The Vault Tasting at Keith Tulloch Wines 

Friday 15th of May 

Join Keith and the team for an exclusive evening tasting through an amazing array of older vintage wines from their vault. This special evening includes tastings of Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz’s from across our collections, accompanied by local grazing platters. Many of these wines are the very last few bottles and are sure to be snapped up on the night. For more information, click here. 

 

Mount Pleasant x RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience

Friday 15th of May

Join Mount Pleasant, in collaboration with RIEDEL, the world’s leading wine glassmaker, for an immersive Wine Glass Experience that explores the relationship between wine and design, guided by Chief Winemaker Adrian Sparks and RIEDEL specialist Rowan Tihema. This special day includes, Mount Pleasant current and museum releases, a RIEDEL glass comparison hosted by RIEDEL specialist, canapés by a local Hunter Valley chef and a premium RIEDEL Winewings glass set to take home valued at $340. Click here to book. 

 

Singleton Emergency Service Expo

Saturday 16th of May

Grab the entire family and bring them along to the action-packed Singleton Emergency Service Expo. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see our local emergency services in action, meet your heroes, experience live simulations and demonstrations, and learn about how you can prepare for an emergency event. The Expo brings together 20 emergency services and other emergency support agencies to showcase their incredible work and connect with the community. For more information, click here. 

 

Shiraz Release Day and Lawn Party at Thomas Wines

Saturday 16th of May

The tasting will consist of Winemakers Thommo and Dan running you through all the new release reds and giving you all the details that you could possibly want to know about the vineyards, the winery and the quirks of the year that was 2024. Each session will go for 1 hour and spots are strictly limited so get in quick. After each session, join the Thomas Wines team on the lawn for wine by the glass as well as live music and the incredible Burgers by HMC for the Shiraz Party! For more information, click here. 

 

Annual Autumn Dinner at Muse Restaurant 

Saturday 16th of May 

This dinner is put together by Head Chef Mitch Beswick and Keith, showcasing a special selection of new, museum and world class wines along side a specially created Muse Restaurant menu. For more information, click here. 

 

“This is Me” Casy Donavan at Performing Arts Culture Centre

Sunday 17th of May

See Australia’s powerhouse vocalist Casey Donova take to the stage for her THIS IS ME TOUR. Audiences can expect an unforgettable live experience celebrating her remarkable career across music, theatre, and television. Fans will be treated to songs from productions including The Sapphires, We Will Rock You, Chicago, 9 to 5, & Juliet, and Sister Act, alongside beloved television performances and brand-new original songs debuting live for the first time. For more information, click here. 

 

Murder Mystery Takeover at Bimbadgen 

Friday 22nd of May

The hotly anticipated return of Bimbadgen’s Murder Mystery takeover is here. Step into a night of intrigue, deception and old-world glamour as Esca Restaurant transforms into a 1930s English country estate for an immersive whodunnit. The night includes Sparkling Semillon on arrival, 30 minutes of roaming canapés, two-course dinner and interactive murder mystery experience. For more information, click here. 

 

Aladdin by Victorian State Ballet 

Friday 22nd May 

A much-loved annual tradition returns to PACC | Performance Arts Culture Cessnock this May, as the Victorian State Ballet brings the magic of Aladdin in a spectacular full-length classical production. For more information, click here. 

 

State of Origin Game 1 Live and Loud at Cypress Lakes

Wednesday 27th May 

Catch every moment of State of Origin live at Cypress Lakes Bistro. Settle in, grab a drink, and watch the game on the big screen with a crowd that brings the energy. They’ll even be a special $30 burger and drinks special on the night. For more information, click here. 

 

WHAT'S ON JUNE LONG WEEKEND IN THE HUNTER VALLEY

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow at PACC

Friday 5th June 

Australia’s biggest comedy festival is hitting the road and bringing the laughs to you!

Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it journeys around Australia, delivering hot and tasty comic treats to audiences near and far. With a curated line-up of comedy legends and fresh faces from Australia and beyond, the Roadshow has all your comedy bases covered (no joke) – all in one side-splitting show! For more information, click here. 

 

Blues and Brazilian BBQ at Pokolbin Cider House

Saturday 6th June 

Settle in for an unforgettable evening this June Long Weekend with signature old-school blues live music at Pokolbin Cider House. Take the opportunity to enjoy some of their much-loved Ciders, and the on-site Brazilian BBQ food truck. For more information, click here. 

 

First Saturday Lunch at Winmark Wines

Saturday 6th of June

Winmark Wine's is making a tradition for enjoying great wine and food with their First Saturday Lunches. The talented team from Sea Salt & Sage have designed a bright, fresh share style menu to pair perfectly with our range of Chardonnays. Share a light snack with a glass of Chardonnay or graze your way through the afternoon with your selection from the menu. Bookings highly recommended and available from 12noon to 3pm, tastings & gallery 10am-5pm. Click here for more information. 

 

Jazz at Gather 

Friday 12th June 

Step into a night of smooth melodies, good food, and Hunter Valley charm at Jazz by Gather. Held in the Ballroom at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, this relaxed evening combines live jazz from Gerard Masters and the Hot Jives with a curated two course shared dining experience designed by Gather. For more information, click here. 

 

The UK Rod Stewart Show at PACC 

Friday 12th June 

The UK Rod Stewart Show brings to the stage internationally acclaimed artist Shaun J. Marshall — a powerhouse vocalist direct from the UK who delivers the unmistakable raspy vocals and dynamic stage presence of the music legend himself. Shaun performs all of Rod Stewart’s biggest and most beloved hits, including 'Maggie May', 'Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?', 'Hot Legs', 'The First Cut Is the Deepest', 'Some Guys Have All the Luck', 'Sailing'. For more information, click here. 

 

Hungerford Hill's Annual Epic Lunch at Muse Restaurant

 

Stomp! Winemakers Table Dinner 

Saturday 13th June 

Join Michael & Meredith from Stomp! Wines, at their table in the Private Dining Room at voco Kirkton Park for an indulgent three course menu, paired perfectly with a range of premium Stomp! Wines. Rug up and begin in the courtyard with a glass of Sparkling before moving into the cosy warmth of the private dining room, finishing with a warming fortified fireside. For more information, click here. 

 

State of Origin Game 2 Live and Loud at Cypress Lakes 

Wednesday 17th June

Catch every moment of State of Origin live at Cypress Lakes Bistro. Settle in, grab a drink, and watch the game on the big screen with a crowd that brings the energy. They’ll even be a special $30 burger and drinks special on the night. For more information, click here. 

 

Hungerford Hill's Annual Epic Lunch at Muse Restaurant

 

Snow Time at Hunter Valley Gardens 

Saturday 26th of June - Sunday 27th of July

Step into a winter wonderland at the Hunter Valley Gardens' annual Snow Time in the Gardens event. Running throughout the school holidays, this magical experience features ice skating, snow play zones, a giant ice slide, and a dazzling light display. Kids can enjoy snowball fights, build snowmen, and glide across the ice rink, while parents can savor delicious winter treats and hot beverages. For more information, click here. 

 

 

Thrashville at Dashville 

Saturday 27th June 

Thrashville, the ‘slightly heavier’ music festival held at Dashville in the Hunter Valley. Held in lush bushland confines, the popular bush blast, which has savoured some hefty knocks over the last couple of years, is back with a vengeance, ready to deliver a fresh plate of awesome emerging and established acts, which will spark pure delight into anyone with a pension for punk, hard rock, heavy metal and everything in between. For more information, click here. 

 

Fireside Duck Sensations at Gartelmann Wines

Friday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st of July 

Every Friday night in July, Gartelmann Wines will be hosting special four course dinners in their cosy cellar door, next to the wood fire combustion fireplace. With a maximum of only 20 people, these are special dinner where Duck will be highlighted as the hero protein and expertly matching with Gartelmann Wines. Tickets are $175pp. 

 

Christmas in July at Wandin Estate

Saturday 4th of July 

Join in on the cosy fireside festivities at the Christmas in July event at Wandin Valley Estate. The evening includes a selection of canapés, warming glass of mulled wine on arrival, three-source meal and freshly brewed coffee. 

 

First Saturday Lunch at Winmark Wines

Saturday 4th of July

Winmark Wine's is making a tradition for enjoying great wine and food with their First Saturday Lunches. The talented team from Sea Salt & Sage have designed a bright, fresh share style menu to pair perfectly with our range of Chardonnays. Share a light snack with a glass of Chardonnay or graze your way through the afternoon with your selection from the menu. Bookings highly recommended and available from 12noon to 3pm, tastings & gallery 10am-5pm. Click here for more information. 

 

 

State of Origin Game 3 Live and Loud at Cypress Lakes 

Wednesday 8th of July

Catch every moment of State of Origin live at Cypress Lakes Bistro. Settle in, grab a drink, and watch the game on the big screen with a crowd that brings the energy. They’ll even be a special $30 burger and drinks special on the night. For more information, click here. 

 

Beyond the Pour Dinner - Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival 

Don't miss the annual pre-festival dining experience, where three leading local chefs collaborate with Hunter Valley winemakers to set the tone with matched wines and seasonal plates on the eve of the Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival. The night includes a specially curated 3-course menu celebrating local produce, canapes and bubbles on arrival, perfectly matched Hunter Valley wines with each course. And a live Q&A and storytelling with the chefs.  

 

Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Festival 

Saturday 11th of July 

The Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival returns to Rydges Resort Hunter Valley on Saturday 11 July 2026, delivering a full day of wine, beer and spirits, gourmet food stalls and trucks, live entertainment, kids activities, fun games, prize giveaways, a charity raffle and more. Plus immersive masterclasses running throughout the day with guided tastings, food and drink pairings, and insider insights designed to inspire both curious newcomers and seasoned sippers alike. For more information, click here. 

 

Hunter Valley Winery Run

Sunday 19th of July 

Take a run through the vineyards at the annual Winery Run. Runners can choose from an accredited marathon, half marathon, 10.5Km, 5km and kids 2km. The event is staged on the oval of Wandin in Lovedale and is an ideal location for spectators who can see their friends and family on each lap of the course. For more information, click here. 

 

Stomp! Winter Wine Down 

Saturday 25th of July 

Stomp! Winter Wine Down is a relaxed, fireside gathering designed to ease you gently into a winter evening at Stomp Wines. Running from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, this chilled-out pre-dinner session invites you to rug up, settle by the fire pits and enjoy wine, warmth and live music as the sun sets over the cellar door grounds. For more information, click here. 

 

First Saturday Lunch at Winmark Wines

Saturday 1st of August

Winmark Wine's is making a tradition for enjoying great wine and food with their First Saturday Lunches. The talented team from Sea Salt & Sage have designed a bright, fresh share style menu to pair perfectly with our range of Chardonnays. Share a light snack with a glass of Chardonnay or graze your way through the afternoon with your selection from the menu. Bookings highly recommended and available from 12noon to 3pm, tastings & gallery 10am-5pm. Click here for more information. 

 

Confetti and Chaos at 4 Pines at The Farm

Thursday 20th of August 

You are cordially invited to a complete stranger’s wedding! It was meant to be a surprise party to celebrate Will and Stacey’s wedding, but it turned into pandemonium – with secrets spilling out as uninvited and misbehaving family members bust in, bust up and bust a move. This fabulous 5-star experience has fun and mayhem bursting from the seams. From arrival through to seating, eating, and dancing, audiences will become part of a classic wedding reception gone wildly wrong. Join for a night of laughter, hosted at 4 Pines at The Farm. For more information, click here. 

This blog was create by the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association. The Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association (HVWTA) is a not-for-profit membership based incorporated body, responsible for destination and wine marketing, advocacy, as well as technical and business support for all facets of the Hunter Valley wine and tourism industries from viticulture through to winemaking and tourism/wine promotion. 

 

WEEKLY EVENTS 

No matter when you are planning to visit these fantastic events will be on. 

 

Friday Night Wine and Chill at Saddler’s Creek 

Every Friday Night

Go where the locals go. The Saddler’s Creek Friday Night wine and chill has become a popular local institution. With outdoor firepits, wine pouring until 8:30pm, a local food truck on site for dinner and music, it's easy to see why it’s the spot to be on Friday nights. Click here for more information. 

 

 

Friday Night Sunset sessions at Bimbadgen

Every Friday

Step into Bimbadgen’s Woodfire Pizzeria set in the Tuscan-inspired courtyard of their cellar door to start your weekend with pizza, wine and live music. Enjoy happy hour from 5pm to 6.30pm, live music from 5pm to 8pm and made-to-order pizzas cooked in a traditional outdoor pizza oven. Click here for more information. 

 

Entwine Food Hub

Every Friday and Saturday night

Entwine Food Hub brings Entwine together in one place for an easy-going evening of elevated street food, stalls wine, and live music. Held at Calais Estate on Friday and Saturday nights from 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Entwine Food Hub offers a relaxed alternative to traditional dining with elevated food trailers, stalls, and drinks. With the barrel room open and air-conditioned, Entwine Food Hub is designed to be enjoyed comfortably in any weather, making it a perfect night out year-round. Click here for more information. 

 

Live Music at Nineteen 

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Nothing creates an atmosphere quite like live music. Sit back, grab a drink, a meal, and enjoy live music at Nineteen’s beer garden every Friday (5pm - 8:30pm), Saturday (4:30pm - 8pm) and Sunday (12pm - 3pm). Click here for more information. 

 

 

Handmade in the Hunter Markets 

Every Saturday 

Who doesn’t love a local handmade market when on holidays. The Handmade in the Hunter Markets are hosted each Saturday at Sobel’s Wines in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Here you will find a variety of products made by local artisans, all handmade right in the Greater Hunter area. Click here for more information. 

 

 

Pokolbin Farmers Markets 

Every Sunday 

Every Sunday, the heart of the Hunter Valley wine country comes alive with the vibrant atmosphere of the weekly Pokolbin Market. Sourcing fresh produce and locally made goods, grab a coffee and even enjoy some delicious food. Pokolbin Markets are held at 691 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin. Click here for more information. 

 

Glandore Monthly Trivia 

Every second Thursday of the month

Join the fun from 5.30pm at the cellar door, with questions kicking off at 6pm sharp. Grab a glass of Glandore wine, settle in on the deck overlooking the vineyard, and get ready for a night of laughs, local food, and plenty of prizes including a meat raffle. Rug up if it’s a cool evening as the event is hosted outdoors. Click here for more information. 

 

This blog was created by Hunter Valley wine and Tourism Association.