Your ticket guide for The Auckland Food Show

Preview Day: 24 July 2025
General Entry: 25 – 27 July 2025

The Auckland Food Show tickets gives you access to a world of flavours with over 250 exhibitors, NEW celebrity chefs in the Chance Voight Cooking Theatre, Hancocks Spirits Masterclasses, a NEW Wine Around The World tasting experience and so much more. Check out the range of ticketing options to suit all visitors. All online ticket purchases will incur a 4% service fee.

General Entry: 25-27 July

$28Online until midnight 23 July
$32Online from 24 - 27 July
$32Available at the gate

Gives you entry to the show on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

For anyone over the age of 12.

If you plan to attend The Food Show on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, a General Entry Ticket is your ticket to a tasty day out.

No need to choose what day you want to come, your General Entry Ticket can be used on any day for one time entry only.

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Hancocks Cocktail Masterclasses

$30Available online and onsite if not sold out prior

Cost is extra on top of your entry ticket.

Gives you access to your chosen session time for 30 minutes.

We recommend pre-purhasing these tickets online as there are limited seats, and will sell out fast! Masterclass tickets are only sold onsite if they are not sold out prior.

Preview Day: 24 July

$35Online until midnight 23 July
$37Online from 24 July and at the gate
$20Child (6 - 12 years) online only

Gives you access to The Auckland Food Show on Thursday, Preview Day.

With limited tickets available, enjoy The Auckland Food Show with less crowds and more elbow room.

VIP Lounge

$130Thursday
$115Friday, Saturday or Sunday

Gives you access to The Auckland Food Show and exclusive VIP Lounge.

This is the ultimate Food Show pass. Unwind and indulge with exclusive access to the VIP Lounge where you’ll enjoy food tastings and all day wine and beer sampling. Plus enjoy a VIP goodie bag with a delightful selection of samples.

Senior Ticket: Friday Only

$27Online until midnight 23 July
$30Online 24 July or at the gate

Gives Seniors 65 and over access to the show on Friday only. Must show gold card on entry.

All Seniors 65 and over can attend The Food Show on Friday for just $27 online until midnight 23 July or $30 thereafter or at the gate. You’re also able to attend any other day, but will need to purchase a General Entry Ticket.

Child Ticket

FREE5 and under
$22Preview Day (24 July)
$17General Entry (24 - 27 July) Available online
$18Available at the gate (24 - 27 July)

For children aged 6 to 12.

Children aged 6 to 12 are just $20 on Preview Day or $17 on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Anyone over 12 will need to purchase a General Entry ticket. Children 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket.

Wine Around the World presented by Better Together

$30Available online only

Cost is additional on top of your entry ticket.

Gives you access to your chosen Wine Around the World session time for 50 mins.

These tickets are only available to purchase in advance online as there are limited seats, and will sell out fast!

Food Show Merchandise

$30Trolley
$10NEW Cooler Bag
$6Wine Glass
$9Wine Glass with Holder
$5Cloth Bag
$12Combo: Cloth Bag, Wine Glass with Holder

Pre-purchase your Food Show merchandise to make your trip easier.