Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond

Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond is among the nation’s longest-running eating and drinking festivals. Celebration and collaboration of people, produce and place lie at the heart of its existence. 

The festival features international and Australian talent together with local heroes, taking the best of South Australia to the world through innovative, creative and thought-provoking programming and unique culinary tourism experiences.

Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond is led by festival director Karena Armstrong, together with food curator Kane Pollard and drinks curators Meira Harel and Banjo Harris Plane. 

In 2024 Tasting Australia welcomed a record crowd of more than 77,000 people to its Town Square hub in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.  

In addition to Town Square, the festival spanned all 12 South Australian regions. More than 150 events were held across the state, supporting over 260 local businesses.