Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
Australia's largest food and wine event transforms Melbourne for ten days each March. The World's Longest Lunch — 1,600 seats along a single table — is the festival's iconic event, alongside masterclasses, restaurant pop-ups, and producer markets. Over 200 events span the CBD, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, and regional Victoria.
~200,000 visitors
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Ten days in early-to-mid March 2026
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