Oysters In The House

Oysters In The House is a one-day spectacular celebrating two of New South Wales’ most iconic culinary heroes: The Sydney Rock Oyster and NSW Semillon.

The full line-up of oyster farmers from across NSW has just landed for Oysters in the House, Shell House’s blockbuster Vivid event and what may be the closest thing to completing the East Coast Oyster Trail under one roof in the heart of Sydney this June Long Weekend.

Batemans Bay Oysters • The Oyster Shed • Broadwater Oysters • Wapengo Organic Oysters • Signature Oysters • Sandingroove Oysters • Appellation Oysters • Sapphire Coast Oysters • East 33 • Wheelers Oysters • Sweetwater Oysters • Rock Oyster Depot • Empire Bay Oysters

The lineup includes The Oyster Shed’s fourth-generation Clyde River farming family, custodians of one of Australia’s cleanest oyster-growing waterways; Wapengo Organic Oysters, home to Australia’s first certified organic Sydney Rock Oyster farm; Sandingroove Oysters, recently crowned 2026 Sydney Royal Champion Commercial Sydney Rock Oyster; and Jimmy Yiannaros of Batemans Bay Oysters, recognised nationally for champion oyster shucking titles, plus so much more.

A true oyster pilgrimage under one roof, the festival spans celebrated oyster regions from Merimbula, Pambula, Wapengo on the Sapphire Coast to the Clyde River, Shoalhaven, Port Stephens and Forster-Tuncurry, offering guests the chance to taste the distinct merroir of each while embarking on a metaphorical journey up Australia's East

Wha to expect?

Your ticket includes: festival entry, unlimited wine tasting, 1/2 a dozen oyster tokens to redeem across the event and the Oyster 101 Compendium.

A roaming festival across multiple levels, climb your way through The House tasting the freshest oysters and exploring the crispest Semillon.

Producer talks and direct access to farmers and winemakers.

Masterclasses and live demonstrations led by John Susman AO, with additional sessions from PJ Charteris and Archie Rose.

Archie Rose pop-up Martini Bar inside Clocktower Bar, transformed with immersive projections bringing NSW's oyster farms and estuaries to life around you.

One-day-only special snack menu by Joel Bickford and Jarrod Walsh featuring a Fried Oyster Po Boy with Jalapeño salsa and coriander.

Bring a date, gather the girls, take your parents or show off Sydney to visiting friends. It’s the June Long Weekend and the world is your oyster, after all.

Oysters in the House: Shuck, Sniff, Slurp & Savour!

FULL WINEMAKER LINEUP

Tyrrell’s Wines, Charteris Wines, Brokenwood Wines, Mount Pleasant, De iuliis, Margan Wines, Vinden Wines, Thomas Wines

Event Details:
What: Oysters In The House - a one-day spectacular celebrating two of New South Wales’ most iconic culinary heroes: The Sydney Rock Oyster and NSW Semillon.
Who: John Susman AO, Jimmy & Jonny Yiannaros, Peter Charteris, Alex Kirkwood (Shell House), Archie Rose, NSW best oyster farmers and Semillon producers, Joel Bickford & Jarrod Walsh (Shell House)
Where: Shell House, 37 Margaret Street, Sydney
When: Sunday 7 June (long weekend), 12pm - 7pm
Tickets: $50 + booking fee
Tickets Include: Festival entry, tasting glass on arrival, field guide, Ultimate Oyster 101 compendium and 6 oyster token to be redeemed at Oyster Stations