Frequently Asked Questions

Friday 25 October to Sunday 27 October, 2019

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merivale St & Glenelg Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101

The Brisbane event is open:

• Friday 9am – 5pm
• Saturday 9am – 5pm
• Sunday 9am – 5pm

To find the easiest way to get to the venue please head to our visit page.

There is car parking available at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, see more information on their website.

There are no cloak room facilities in the show unless you are a VIP ticket holder. VIP ticket holders have a cloak room within the VIP lounge.

Not all exhibitors will have sample cups available for you to utilise when tasting; we recommend purchasing a tasting glass at the merchandise stands on arrival or with the purchase of your ticket online if you would like to sample beverages.

Yes – grab a stamp as a pass-out and will be able to re-enter the event during the session.

All the details of what will be included in the lounge will be on the VIP Lounge and VIP tickets page closer to the show.

Check back closer to the show to find the full exhibitor list.

Tickets are available to purchase online and at the door when the show is open. Come back closer to the show to see when tickets will be launched for 2019.

Yes; please have the email with the tickets open on your phone ready for scanning at the door.

Yes, tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Click here for prices. We recommend purchasing masterclass, VIP Lounge and additional show experiences prior to arrival as these regularly sell out.

There will be merchandise points within the show and on the concourse before entering the show. Have your merchandise ticket ready to scan, and you will be able to pick up your item.

An unregistered ticket means that there is no name or contact details attached to that ticket. You will still be allowed entry into the show, however you won’t be able enter the competitions around the show, or sign up to mailing lists with exhibitors by scanning your ticket – as there won’t be any details against your ticket.

The masterclasses and show experiences only available to visitors who have purchased a General Admission or VIP ticket. You must have purchased entry to the Show to access these experiences.

Tickets are transferable. It is not mandatory to change the name on the ticket if you wish to pass it onto a family member or friend, however we recommend you re-register your ticket to ensure you are able to enter competitions at the show with your ticket.  Contact Lup, our ticketing agency, to change the name on your ticket.

Please contact our ticketing agency, Lup, if you want to swap your tickets for another day. There may be charges if the day you are swapping to is priced higher than the day you purchased, and VIP tickets may not be able to be swapped if the day is sold out.

Children are allowed at the show, however anyone under the age of 18 will need to be under the supervision of a parent or guardian at all times. There are also areas of the show which are over 18 only, this includes certain masterclasses.

Most masterclasses with alcohol present are over 18 only, you will not be allowed to bring your child into these areas.

Children 6 and under are free, and children 7 to 17 (inclusive) are required to purchase a ticket. Please note that all children under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times during the show.

For all the ticket prices, please see the Tickets page here.

The theatre seats are on a first come, first served basis and entry is free. Timetables for the theatre are available on the Princess Cruises Theatre page.

Yes, we accept companion cards. Please present them to the ticketing box before entering the show to receive your complimentary ticket.

The Good Food & Wine Show is a consumer, ticketed event; there are no free tickets for industry staff.