There’s something special about the Margaret River region — from the sun-drenched vineyards with the Indian Ocean steps away to the exceptional produce and dining — it’s a place where food, wine and landscape converge. And, for the third year running, there is one event on the calendar where you can taste, see and hear it all in one long weekend.
Pair’d Margaret River Region is back for 2026, and this year the festival will push far beyond the boundaries of any ordinary food and wine event. Across four days (19-22 November), acclaimed chefs, winemakers, musicians and cultural storytellers will come together across the region’s most breathtaking settings: Mediterranean-like vineyards, limestone caves, towering treetops and the pristine coastline of Cape Naturaliste. More than 40 wine-led experiences await, each one designed to showcase the Margaret River region at its most extraordinary.
This year, one of the headline acts is the Pair’d Wine Dinner Series presented by Lexus: three exclusive, collaborations between internationally acclaimed chefs and Margaret River’s most celebrated restaurants and wineries. Global culinary talent travels specifically to the region for dinners created entirely for Pair’d — once-in-a-lifetime experiences that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else.
Pair’d Festival Director Hannah Pike shares the concept behind this year’s event: “The 2026 program is about the art of the blend, from museum pours and fire feasts, to musicians in caves and sunset sessions by the ocean, we’ve curated a collection of experiences that simply couldn’t happen anywhere else in the world.”
With many events selling out within 20 minutes of going on sale last year, the message is clear: move fast. Here’s our pick of six unmissable events at Pair’d 2026.
The Wine Dinner Series presented by Lexus
Various venues | Sold out | Join the waitlist
One of the defining highlights of Pair’d, the Wine Dinner Series presented by Lexus brings together globally acclaimed chefs and Margaret River’s leading wineries for a collection of exclusive, one-night-only collaborations. This year’s series includes London’s Bonheur at Vasse Felix, Tokyo’s acclaimed Sushi M in residence at de’sendent, and legendary British restaurant St. John partnering with Wayfinder Winery & Farm. Each dinner celebrates world-class wine, exceptional Western Australian produce and the unique stories of the people behind them, creating experiences found only at Pair’d.
The Grand Tasting
Howard Park Wines, Saturday & Sunday, 21 & 22 November: $169pp
Margaret River’s most celebrated wineries — from founding estates to pioneering producers — converge on a single lawn for four hours of unhurried tasting. Think unlimited pours and a festival menu of live-fire dishes from Matt Moran and Aaron Carr to keep the afternoon honest. For the serious wine lover, a 45-minute Museum Masterclass session in the Wine Chapel offers rare access to back-vintage wines and tastings led by wine writers Erin Larkin and Nick Ryan. Live jazz carries the afternoon, while freshly shucked Leeuwin Coast Albany Rock Oysters and a chilled glass of Howard Park Jeté handle the rest.
An evening with the pitmasters
Wills Domain, Thursday 19 November: $166pp
Building on the festival’s open-flame feasts across the weekend, this fire-charged evening kicks things off with award-winning pitmaster and Netflix Chefs Table BBQ Star, Rodney Scott bringing his legendary low-and-slow barbeque cooking all the way from South Carolina.
Wander freely and meet the pitmasters as they carve, pull, and serve a Southern menu straight from the fire. Wash down the charcoal with a cold Gage Roads beer or a crisp glass of local wine while listening to live blues as the sun goes down.
Nature’s Table
Tanah Marah, Friday 20 November: $302pp
The alfresco lunch of the year has returned. Led by proud Wadandi-Pibulman man Zac Webb, the 200-seat Nature’s Table sits under the tree canopy of Tanah Marah for one of the festivals most spiritual experiences. Woven around the essence of the blooming peppermint tree, the four-course lunch is curated with Paul Iskov (Fervor) with Bundjalung woman and World’s 50 Best Restaurants Champion of Change award recipient, Mindy Woods. Erin Larkin will curate the wine list while Noongar artist Bumpy provides background music with her soulful melodies.
Pair’d Beach Club
Meelup Beach, Friday 20–Sunday 22 November: From $169pp
As the afternoon light turns golden over the Indian Ocean, Meelup Beach becomes the most coveted location of the festival. Barefoot luxury reaches its peak where every session (day or evening) begins with welcome drinks alongside freshly shucked Leeuwin Coast Albany rock oysters before you choose your own adventure: The Beach Club Restaurant (a multi-course menu featuring matched Margaret River wines selected by Cyndal Pettyor grab casual bites and wine at the Beach Bar. Come the evening sessions, dance on the sand to an exclusive DJ set by legendary Austrian electronic duo Kruder & Dorfmeister, marketing their first Australian performance in over a decade Chef Scott Bridger of Pearla & Co runs a live raw bar throughout, while Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson of the prestigious Published on Main and Ben Ing of Alberta’s in Busselton anchor the culinary program.
Plan your Pair’d trip
Direct Flights are available with Jetstar straight from Sydney and Melbourne to Busselton-Margaret River Airport on select days of the week.
Getting around the Margaret River Region during Pair’d is a breeze. Return bus services are available for selected events or you can easily rent a car for travellers flying into Busselton or Perth airports. You won’t have trouble finding accommodation in the region, with a diverse range of stays — from luxury villas and boutique retreats to beachfront properties and vineyard escapes. By booking through participating accommodation partners, guests can unlock exclusive perks.
Discover the full 2026 line-up, book tickets and start planning your trip here.
Pair’d Margaret River Region is proudly owned by the Western Australian Government, through Tourism WA.
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