General Admission

• 1st Release - $45

• 2nd Release - $55

• On the day - $65 (available only if not sold out prior)

Includes festival entry, live entertainment, cooking demos, free kids zone and Industry tent. Doesn't include food and beverages. 

*All prices include booking fees. 

Kids Under 16 - Free*

*Two children under 16 can attend with a paying adult. 

JOHNSTON ASSOCIATES R18 VIP Area

• 1st Release - $200

• 2nd Release - $250

Includes entry into JOHNSTON ASSOCIATES R18 VIP Area, all day food thanks to Karaka Kitchen, 4x beverages from VIP bar and cash bar available, private loo's, shade, a seat next to the stage, Festival cup and tasters from local seafood producers. Ticket also includes benefits of the General Admission ticket including festival entry, live entertainment, cooking demos, free kids zone and Industry tent.

*All prices include booking fees. 

TRANSPORT - For Bus Tickets and Timetable - click here.

We are offering FREE buses again for the 2026 Festival thanks to support from Marlborough District Council. 

There is a limited supply of FREE Buses, and will be first in basis. After these are sold out, the following ticket prices will apply. 

• FREE BUSES available (limited number available). 

• Buses are available from Blenheim, Picton and Nelson for both adults/children. 

• Bus tickets must be booked in advance. There won’t be any ‘on the day’ sales for bus tickets.

• Tickets include a return trip to and from the festival.