Frequently Asked Questions

    When & Where

  • The Tasmanian Wine Festival is held at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens in Hobart, Tasmania.

    Access to the event is via the main gates on Lower Domain Road. There is no entry or parking at the bottom carpark on the Domain Highway.

  • The Tasmanian Wine Festival is held annually in summer. The 2025 edition will come to the Botanical Gardens, Hobart on Feb 8 & 9.

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  • Tickets

  • Early Bird tickets start at $23. More pricing information is available here

  • Tickets can be purchased through Oztix our authorised ticket agency.

    Tickets should only purchased through the authorised ticket provider. Tickets brought from any other platform cannot be guaranteed as legitimate.

    Patrons with fraudulent tickets will not be admitted.

  • If there are still tickets available, these will be available for purchase.

    At previous editions, multiple sessions sold out prior to the event, so pre-purchasing tickets is highly recommended.

    Tickets on the door are sold at a premium.

  • We encorage patrons to keep their tickets on mobile devices.

  • We encourage all patrons with accessibility requirements to contact the festival team prior to the event: info@taswinefest.com.au

  • Yes! The Tasmanian Wine Festival accepts valid Companion Cards. Companion card holders are required to contact the festival prior to the event: info@taswinefest.com.au

    Companions must arrive with the ticket holder they are with.

  • The Event

  • • Access to Tasmania's best vineyards in one location
    • Heaps of local food options
    • Live music from great bands & artists
    • Premium reuseable wine glass

    Purchasing a Tasting Ticket brings the benefits of a General Admission ticket, along with Tasting Tokens.

  • Tasting Tickets to the Tasmanian Wine Festival include general admission to the festival and tasting tokens upon arrival.

    Tasting Tickets are 18+

  • The Tasmanian Wine Festival has a wide range reds, whites and sparklings from all around the state at the event, including both Tasmanian staples and varietals you may not know of. Check out all of our vendors here

    In addition to some great Tassie wines, a range of summer cocktails, craft beers, cider, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

  • Check out the ticketing page for VIP ticket inclusions

    VIP Tickets are 18+

  • The Saturday Afternoon and Sunday sessions are Licensed All Ages, all other sessions are 18+.

    Patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian above the age of 25.

    Children aged between 5-17 years must hold a ticket to gain entry. Under 5s are free and do not require a ticket.

    Ticket holders under the age of 18 cannot purchase a Tasting or VIP ticket.

  • Yes. We have a beautiful range of food available, also including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free options. See the feasting line-up here

  • We have a wide variety of beverages available from craft beers,ciders, spirits and summer cocktails. This is in addition to a wide range of non alcoholic drinks.

  • Tastings

  • Most vineyards at the Tasmanian Wine Festival offer tastings to patrons. Tastings can be redeemed by purchasing Tasting Tokens that are available on the day, or included with a Tasting Ticket or VIP Ticket.

    Like what you tried? Make sure to purchase a glass or bottle to support Tasmanian wine producers & vineyards!

    There are no free tastings at the Tasmanian Wine Festival.

  • No. Vendors at the Tasmanian Wine Festival do not offer free tastings.

    Tasting Tokens are available with either a Tasting or VIP Ticket, or can be purchased at the event.

    Like what you tried? Make sure to purchase a glass or bottle to support Tasmanian wine producers & vineyards!

  • Misc

  • Tasmanian vineyards and food producers are encouraged to fill out an Expression of Interest form

  • Patrons should be aware that photography and videography takes place at this event. Recorded imagery may be used for marketing and promotional purposes.

  • See our contact page for more how to reach us!