Festival · Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide
MOULD x Pinot Palooza
MOULD: A Cheese Festival now runs as MOULD x Pinot Palooza and tours five cities from May to August. In 2026 it visited Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide. Tickets were $59 plus a booking fee and included all the cheese and wine tastings. The 2027 dates have not been announced.
- 2026 ticket
- $59 + booking fee
- Season
- May to August
- Cities
- Five
Dates
The next dates have not been announced yet. It last ran 28 Aug 2026 to 30 Aug 2026.
2026 Cities
- Brisbane, 22 to 24 May: John Reid Pavilion, RNA Showgrounds.
- Sydney, 12 to 14 June: The Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park.
- Melbourne, 3 to 5 July: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
- Perth, 7 to 9 August: Silver Jubilee Pavilion, Claremont Showgrounds.
- Adelaide, 28 to 30 August: The Queens Theatre.
Each city has a Friday evening session (5 to 9pm), two on Saturday (11am to 3pm and 4 to 8pm) and one on Sunday (11am to 3pm).
What a Ticket Covers
The 2026 ticket was $59 plus a booking fee and covered entry, all cheese and Pinot Noir tastings, a cooler bag, a stemless glass, a wine tote and a $25 wine credit from the sponsor. More than 100 Australian cheeses and wines were poured. A cheese check keeps your purchases cold while you taste. The Boujee Bypass add-on buys express entry and a glass of bubbles.
Good to Know
Sessions often sell out, and door sales happen only if tickets remain. Under-18s go free with an adult. The event is cashless, and tickets are not refundable, though they move to new dates if a session is postponed. Resell only through the official Humanitix function.
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Questions People Ask
Is the MOULD cheese festival still running?
Yes, as MOULD x Pinot Palooza. It toured five cities in 2026; the 2027 dates are not out yet.
Do kids need a ticket for MOULD?
No. Children under 18 are free but must stay with an adult.
Official site: mouldxpalooza.com/. Dates, hours and prices checked 22 October 2026; confirm on the official site before you travel. See all cheese festivals.