Melbourne Food & Wine Festival FAQs

Last updated 13 October 2025

We look forward to welcoming you to the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2026.

Tickets for the festival go on sale Tuesday 25 November for MFWF subscribers – sign up here for free to gain access to this pre-sale opportunity. Tickets go on sale to the general public Thursday 27 November.

World’s Longest Lunch 

TRANSPORT

Kings Domain is a 10-minute walk from Flinders Street station. Several tram lines also run down St Kilda Road and stop directly outside the event site; check PTV for your best options.

Parking around the event site is limited. Several carparks are within walking distance; check with parking providers directly for fees.

OUTDOOR EVENTS/WEATHER

Outdoor events are subject to adverse weather conditions. Ticket buyers accept the risk that weather may affect the event and acknowledge that tickets will not be refunded or exchanged for a gift voucher, except to the extent otherwise required by law.

If we’re alerted in advance that the event may be affected by adverse weather conditions, we reserve the right, per our terms and conditions, to move the event indoors or move the event date within two days of the intended original event date.

PURCHASING ON THE DAY

The World’s Longest Lunch is an all-inclusive ticket with all food and beverage on the day included.

OPERATIONAL HOURS

The World’s Longest Lunch will run from 12 noon to 3.30pm.

SEATING OPTIONS

These are fully ticketed events, and no tickets will be available on the day. At Lunch, all seating is pre-allocated and table/seat numbers will be listed on your ticket; please ensure you bring a copy of your ticket with you on the day.

LICENSING INFORMATION

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The purchase or consumption of alcohol is restricted to over-18s. Identification may be checked.

PETS

The World’s Longest Lunch is a pet-free event.

MFWF at Fed Square –  Information  

TRANSPORT

For details on transport and parking please refer to the Fed Square website: Getting Here – Fed Square, Melbourne Australia.

PURCHASING ON THE DAY 

All transaction points within the Festival site will be cashless. Please bring your credit or debit card to buy food, drinks and goodies.

OPERATIONAL HOURS 

Hours vary across the festival; please check the specific event pages for a detailed listing.

SEATING OPTIONS 

There is no reserved or allocated seating at Fed Square events. Free seating options will be available throughout the event site.

LICENSING INFO 

Free weekend events at the Fed Square are open to all ages.

MFWF supports the responsible service of alcohol. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Identification will be checked at the bars and licensed venues.

ACCESSIBILITY

Please refer to the following information for information regarding accessibility at Fed Square https://fedsquare.com/accessibility

General information

 

How do refunds work? 

Please refer to our terms and conditions for the full refund guidelines.

Who should I contact if I want a refund or if I need to change my card details? 

Please email all your booking details to info@foodanddrinkvic.com.au to request a refund, along with the reason for requesting the refund. Your request will be assessed by the MFWF team in line with our ticketing terms and conditions.

How long are MFWF gift vouchers valid? 

In line with the ACCC requirements, MFWF gift vouchers are valid for three years from the date of purchase for the entire MFWF program (subject to availability).