Your ticket guide for The Auckland Food Show

Preview Day: 23 July 2026
General Entry: 24 – 26 July 2026

The Auckland Food Show tickets gives you access to a world of flavours with over 250 exhibitors, NEW celebrity chefs in the Cooking Theatre, Hancocks cocktail Masterclasses 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.

Preview Day: 23 July

$36Adult Online
$38Adult Gate
$20Child (6 - 12 years) Online
$22Child (6 - 12 years) Gate

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.

General Entry: 24-26 July

$29Online until midnight 20 July
$33Online from 21 July
$33Available 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.

Senior Ticket: Friday Only

$27Online
$30Gate

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 or $30 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
$18General Entry (Friday - Sunday) Online
$20General Entry (Friday - Sunday) Gate
$20Preview Day (23 July) Online
$22Preview Day (23 July) Gate

For children aged 6 to 12.

Children aged 6 to 12 are just $20 on Preview Day or $18 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.

VIP Lounge

$165Thursday
$145Friday, 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 beverage sampling. Plus enjoy a VIP goodie bag with a delightful selection of samples.

The Christchurch Food Show 2026

Hancocks Cocktail Masterclasses

$25Available online and onsite if not sold out prior

Cost is extra on top of your entry ticket. $25 per session apart from happy hour (which are $20)

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.

Maru Matcha Masterclass

NZD20Available online and onsite if not sold out prior

Masterclass tickets are just $20 per session as a ticket add-on. Cost is extra on top of your entry ticket.

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

These tickets are only available to purchase in advance online as there are limited seats, and will sell out fast! Only available to purchase onsite during show days (if not sold out prior).

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.