The Grampians Grape Escape Returns in 2026

Every autumn, the Grampians wine region does something it’s very good at: brings people together over good food and better wine.

The Grampians Grape Escape returns in 2026 — a multi-day festival spread across wineries, cellar doors, and venues throughout the region. It’s one of the best food and wine events in regional Victoria, and it happens right on our doorstep.

What to Expect

Long lunches at cellar doors. Live music in vine-covered gardens. Masterclasses with winemakers who actually want to talk to you. Cheese, bread, local produce. The kind of afternoon that turns into early evening without anyone noticing.

The Grampians is one of Victoria’s oldest and most distinctive wine regions — cool climate reds, Rieslings, and Shiraz in particular. The Grape Escape is the best excuse to work through them properly.

Staying at the Nook During the Festival

The Nook is ideally placed for the festival — close to Halls Gap and within easy reach of the key cellar doors. We can help you plan your days around the program and point you toward the events worth booking early.

Grape Escape weekends fill accommodation fast across the region. If you’re planning to come, get in early.

Dates and Details

The 2026 Grampians Grape Escape runs over the May long weekend. Full program and ticketing at grampiansgrapescape.com.au — check the site for event listings as they’re released.