From tomorrow, Bastille Festival Sydney 2026 will take over Circular Quay and The Rocks for four days, bringing a vibrant celebration of French culture to the harbour. Running since 2015, it has become Sydney’s go-to French festival, living up to its tagline Food, Wine, Art, Revolution, with plenty of joie de vivre and, thankfully, no actual revolutions.
With more than 130 exhibitors, over 80 dishes and a newly expanded footprint, the 2026 edition promises a true culinary journey through France and beyond. This article focuses on the festival’s food and drink offerings, while Bastille’s expansive entertainment program is explored separately here.
The festival will fill the city with the colours, flavours and spirit of France, from classic favourites to creative new interpretations. A brand-new French-inspired flea market at Gateway Plaza and an extended footprint beyond Circular Quay further add to the experience, transforming the precinct into a lively celebration of French culture.
FOOD AT BASTILLE FESTIVAL SYDNEY 2026
From iconic French staples like raclette, escargots, crêpes and macarons to exclusive chef collaborations and globally inspired dishes reimagined with a French twist, there is something to delight every palate.
The Bastille Festival Sydney 2026 food stalls are:
- La Spiga Bakery
- ChimNutz
- MoBonBon
- Gargano Focaccia
- Qollection Pâtisserie
- Agape Organic Food Truck
- French Kiss Crêperie
- East Blue Seafood
- Equipe Hot Chocolate
- Fritz’s Wieners
- Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers
- France at Home
- French Kiss Waffle & Churros
- Mr Beef Bourguignon
- Fresh Hot Donut Balls
- FLAMZ
- Lemonade by Citrus and Sugar
- Long Paddock Cheese
- Macaron de Paris
- Wagyu Blacks
- Mr Waffle
- Mini Delicieux Beignets
- Chamoy de Paris
- L’Atelier Gourmet Food
- Nougat Limar
- My Belgian Waffles
- Orléans Moules-Frites
- Gas Coffee and More
- Bouillon L’Entecôte
- That Arancini Guy
- Bon Brûlée
- Choccy Strawbs
- G I Gourmet Nuts
- Theabangs Loaded Churros
- Le Burger Shoppe
- KO Garnish
- OMU x Tiramisu Palette
- Natas & Co.
- Saucissons & Cheese by La Bastide
- Escargot Brothers
- Cheeky Crumbles
- Softira Paella
- Berlin Bangers
- StroopBros
- Raclette Melted Cheese
- THICC Cookies
- Sacrebleu !
- Ami Pizza
- Berlier Bakery
- Inkredible Calamari
- Pasta Paradis
DRINK AT BASTILLE FESTIVAL SYDNEY 2026
The drinks program is just as enticing, with French wines, winter warmers and festival favourites served across the site. Whether you are after a casual glass to enjoy while you wander or a more in-depth tasting experience, Bastille Festival Sydney 2026 offers plenty to savour.
Complementing the wine offering, a premium winter drinks program will feature mulled wine, spiced cider, craft beer bars, and a refined cocktail selection inspired by French technique and seasonal ingredients. Expect sophisticated, French-influenced serves designed to elevate the colder nights.
With more than 18 bars across Circular Quay and The Rocks, the Festival offers a considered selection of drinking experiences at every turn.
In addition to the bars serving wine, cider, and more, the wineries and distillers with stalls at Bastille Festival Sydney 2026 are:
- Chocolate in A Bottle
- Petersons Wines and Savannah Estate
- Ciel Wines
- De Beaurepaire Wines
- Ambrosia Distillery
- Five Eleven Distilling
- Hold Fast Distillery
WINE PASSPORT
Travel to France’s iconic wine regions of Bordeaux, Provence, Alsace, Burgundy, Rhône Valley, Languedoc, Loire Valley, Beaujolais without leaving the heart of Sydney.
Choose from four stops for $39, selecting any four of the eight regions, or all eight stops for $69. The passport is valid all weekend, so you can continue your oenological journey across Bastille Festival Sydney.
You can prebook your passport online here or purchase one at the festival. You will also receive a Bastille Festival branded glass to keep.
TASTE FRANCE x VIN DE FRANCE MASTERCLASSES
Vin De France and Taste France, in partnership with Liquorland, are landing in the heart of Sydney, bringing the French art of living with them.
These bold, modern wine experiences celebrate freedom, quality and creativity. Designed as a high-energy discovery space, the activation invites festivalgoers to explore a curated selection of approachable French wines through tastings, immersive masterclasses and playful sensory moments that bring grape varietals to life in a way that feels effortless and fun.
Immerse yourself in the truest expressions of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and more. These guided masterclasses are designed to surprise, delight and inspire. Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a passionate wine lover, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Aromas & Varietals: Taste the Unexpected
Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 July, 2:30pm
Duration: 45–60 mins
Price: $39 pp
Includes six wines, two whites and four reds, plus aroma tester vials.
Think you know wine? Think again.
Explore the dazzling diversity of Vin De France: from crisp zesty whites to fruit-forward reds, and learn to identify the aromas and flavours that make each French variety unique. Eye-opening, fun and utterly delicious.
No experience needed – just a curious nose.
Wine & Cheese: The Ultimate French Duo
Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 July, 4:30pm
Duration: 45–60 mins
Price: $39 pp
Some pairings are just meant to be.
Creamy bries, aged comtés, the perfect pour… Discover the art of matching Vin De France wines with iconic French cheeses. Simple pleasures, done extraordinarily well.
The most deliciously French hour of your day.
VDF COCKTAIL CREATION: Mix it like the French
Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 July, 6:30pm
Duration: 45-60 mins
Price: $39pp
Meet your new favourite drinks: the Chardo Mule, the Sauvignon Special, and the Red and Roses, three bold, playful cocktails each inspired by an iconic French grape variety. It’s wine, but not as you know it.
Because great wine doesn’t follow rules – it makes them.
TASTE FRANCE x VIN DE FRANCE WINE FLIGHTS
Discover the world of Vin De France through a guided 20-minute tasting experience featuring five carefully selected wines. Choose from a White Wine Flight, Red Wine Flight or Top 5 Selection, and enjoy a relaxed, interactive moment with one of their friendly wine guides. No intimidating wine jargon, just great wine, good conversation and new discoveries at Bastille Festival Sydney 2026.
Tasting flights available for up to four people per booking and cost $15 per person.
For those wanting to go beyond a casual glass, Bastille Festival Sydney 2026 also offers a series of wine-focused experiences that explore French wine in more depth. From guided tastings to hands-on masterclasses, these bookable sessions add a more immersive dimension to the festival.
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With so much to eat, sip and explore, Bastille Festival Sydney 2026 delivers a feast of French flavour across Circular Quay and The Rocks. From classic festival favourites and street food stalls to wine passports, tastings and masterclasses, it offers plenty of ways to savour the spirit of France in the heart of Sydney over the next four days.
KEY INFO FOR BASTILLE FESTIVAL SYDNEY 2026
WHAT: Bastille Festival Sydney 2026
WHERE: Circular Quay and The Rocks, SYDNEY
WHEN: Thursday 16 July – Sunday 19 July
- Thursday 12PM – 10PM
- Friday 10am-11pm
- Saturday 10am-11pm
- Sunday 10am– 9pm
HOW: Entry is free so just go along
If you want to pre-book your Wine Passport, you can do that here
Masterclasses and tastings can be booked here
HOW MUCH: Entry is free
Wine Passport:
- 4 stops $39
- 8 stops $59
Masterclasses and Tastings:
- Masterclasses cost $39 per person.
- Wine flights cost $15 per person
