Festival · Sydney
MOULD x Pinot Palooza Sydney
MOULD x Pinot Palooza visited Sydney from 12 June to 14 June 2026, at the Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park. There were four sessions: Friday 5 to 9pm, Saturday 11am to 3pm and 4 to 8pm, and Sunday 11am to 3pm. Tickets were $59 plus a booking fee, covering all cheese and wine tastings. Saturday sessions tend to go first. The 2027 dates have not been announced.
- 2026
- 12 June to 14 June 2026
- Venue
- the Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
- Ticket
- $59 + booking fee
- Under 18s
- Free with an adult
Dates
The next dates have not been announced yet. It last ran 12 Jun 2026 to 14 Jun 2026.
Sessions
The Sydney stop ran over a Friday, Saturday and Sunday: an evening session on Friday from 5 to 9pm, two on Saturday (11am to 3pm and 4 to 8pm) and a Sunday session from 11am to 3pm. Each session is capped and most sell out in advance, so book early; door sales happen only if tickets remain.
What Your Ticket Covers
One $59 ticket (plus booking fee) covers entry and every cheese and Pinot Noir tasting, from more than 100 Australian cheeses and wines, plus a cooler bag, a stemless glass, a wine tote and, in 2026, a $25 wine credit. Other bars sell wine, beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, and independent producers sell salami, honey, crackers and preserves. Drop your purchases at the cheese check to keep them cold.
Getting There
The Hordern Pavilion, 1 Driver Avenue, Moore Park NSW 2021. The pavilion can be reached by train, bus and light rail.
The Entertainment Quarter multi-storey car park is 50 metres from the venue; spaces are limited, so arrive early.
Good to Know
Children under 18 are free with an adult, though sessions are loud and busy. The event is cashless (Visa, Mastercard, EFTPOS and Amex). Tickets are not refundable but move to new dates if a session is postponed; resell only through Humanitix. Bars close 15 minutes before the end of each session.
For cheese the rest of the year, the Hunter Valley cheese rooms are a day trip north. See the MOULD overview for the other cities.
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Questions People Ask
When is MOULD in Sydney?
In 2026 it ran from 12 June to 14 June 2026 at the Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park. The 2027 dates have not been announced.
Can you buy MOULD Sydney tickets at the door?
Only if tickets remain. Most sessions sell out in advance, so buy online.
Official site: mouldxpalooza.com/event-info/sydney. Dates, hours and prices checked 22 October 2026; confirm on the official site before you travel. See all cheese festivals.