- Program and talent revealed with tickets on sale for Taste Great Southern 2026
- Premier culinary event expected to attract thousands of visitors to Great Southern and boost local economy
- Festival to run during Albany's Bicentenary commemorations
- Part of the Cook Government's economic diversification strategy to generate valuable tourism dollars for local business and jobs
Taste Great Southern has revealed the tantalising program for its four-day 2026 event, with tickets now on sale.
Taking place from 5-8 March 2026, the festival is one of WA's premier culinary events and proudly supported by the Cook Government through Tourism WA's Regional Events Program.
Next year's program showcases the abundant fresh produce, local producers, world-class chefs and iconic locations found in the Great Southern region, including:
- Tides of Taste x Singlefile at Maitraya Retreat Homestead, featuring a collaboration between acclaimed chef Jo Barrett and WA stand outs Evan Hayter, Paul "Yoda" Iskov, and Corey Rozario;
- renowned chef and television personality Guy Turland for Peak to Plate, which gives adventurers the opportunity to hike through the stunning Porongurups and refuel with a gourmet lunch;
- the new Taste Market event, which brings together local wine producers, chef pop-ups, sommelier-hosted masterclasses and more; and
- the Denmark Wine Hop, offering a continuous bus loop so enthusiasts can explore the region's top wineries.
As the region's flagship food, wine and culture festival, Taste Great Southern is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the Great Southern region, generating millions of dollars for the local economy, including valuable tourism dollars for local business and jobs.
The event forms part of the Cook Government's events strategy to diversify the State's economy by driving higher out-of-State visitor attendance and creating a calendar of events that is always on, year-round.
The festival adds to Albany's Bicentenary commemorations taking place next year, which includes the Australian-exclusive Lighting the Sound landscape illumination event.
View the full program and buy tickets at tastegreatsouthern.com.au
As stated by Tourism and Great Southern Minister Reece Whitby:
"Food and wine enthusiasts will be impressed by the lineup of world-class culinary talent and producers joining Taste Great Southern 2026, an event that celebrates everything that makes the region so extraordinary.
"Next year's program invites visitors to experience the heart and soul of the Great Southern through unforgettable flavours, stories and landscapes.
"This event continues to create vibrancy and excitement in the region, supporting the local economy, businesses and jobs, while highlighting the many offerings of the Great Southern region as part of our economic diversification strategy."
As stated by Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson:
"Taste Great Southern is a celebration of the region's exceptional produce and talent and where visitors can immerse themselves in unforgettable culinary experiences.
"The Cook Government is proud to support Taste Great Southern as part of our Regional Events Program. By investing in events like this, we're ensuring our communities have the opportunity to grow, attract new visitors, and showcase the best of what regional WA has to offer."
