Description
The Art of Dining Melbourne is a design-led exploration of food, presented by The Finders Keepers as part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2026.
Bringing together 70+ food and drink makers (and designers!) from across Australia into one delicious event, join thousands of hungry food lovers across two days and sample the best local flavours in the country.
This special food market series draws on the same ethos you know and love The Finders Keepers for, supporting thoughtful buying through local makers. This two-day pop up is part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival - check out the full program!
Event Dates:
Saturday 21st March 2026
Sunday 22nd March 2026
10am - 5pm each day
NEW 2026 venue!
Seaworks Maritime Precinct, Williamstown
82 Nelson Pl, Williamstown VIC 3016
TICKET INFO:
$7+bf daily entry
$10+bf weekend entry
Kids: under 13 are free! As this is a licensed event, all people under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult.
ABOUT THE ART OF DINING MELBOURNE
Expect to find diverse products, from gourmet treats to everyday essentials - and new in 2026, meet some of our artists and designers too, ready to set your table! All our stallholders have been curated from The Finders Keepers’ community of mindful makers.
At this event, food becomes a design experience. It’s more than just a market; it's an immersive, thoughtfully-curated food journey that takes you through the full cycle of dining: from growing and sourcing to preparing, sharing, and savouring - flavours that tell a story.
Here are a few highlights so far!
🦪 There's a fresh oyster bar that recycles the shells!
🍷 There's a low-intervention wine bar + beer + other bevvies!
🙋♀️ 70+ stallholders, from hot sauces, to desserts, tableware to drinks
🥖 Come for the market, stay for brunch/ lunch/ linner/ dinner!
🤫 Add on our special brunch event, Breaking Bread - just 24 seats!
🍹 Get your tickets online here and go in the draw to WIN one of two dining experiences at Sebastian Restaurant, by the sea in Williamstown!
🛥️ Online ticket buyers also score a discount code for the ferries! (this will come in your confirmation email)
🏖️ Make a day of it and be cute by the seaside.
NEW! SPECIAL BRUNCH EVENT: "BREAKING BREAD"
(add this on to your ticket today - strictly limited to 24 seats!)
Breaking Bread is a one-hour, communal brunch designed to bring people together over a generous shared table. Rooted in the idea that food fosters connection, this intimate 24-seat experience invites guests to slow down, share and savour.
Hosted within The Art of Dining Melbourne event, a long feasting table will be styled with breads and pretzels from Baker Bleu, Akimbo, Austro and Noisette, served with whipped butters, charcuterie, pickles, cheeses and a seasonal galette or frittata alongside tea and coffee. Firecracker Event will co-host this special brunch event.
Breaking Bread - ticketed brunch event
Hosted within The Art of Dining event, Seaworks, Williamstown
Sunday 22 March, 10.30–11.30am (10.15 am arrival).
$35pp including event entry.
Pre-bookings essential - select the Add-On when you get your event ticket here!
ABOUT THE FINDERS KEEPERS:
2026 is our 19th year of empowering independent small businesses across Australia with our market events! Our visitors love supporting mindful makers and food creators, finding unique and handmade wares, and filling their creative cups.
The Finders Keepers is Australia’s most loved design market, dedicated to supporting small, independent makers and championing conscious consumerism.
Our mission is to empower Australian makers to thrive while building a future where shopping does the least harm to the planet. By offering resources, a platform for small businesses, and an inclusive space to shop sustainably, we're redefining how the world shops, one handmade product at a time.
This year we are proud to be joining the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival program to bring a unique curated market to the amazing lineup!
Check out our other 2026 events:
The Finders Keepers | Sydney AW26: 1-3 May, Carriageworks, Gadigal land
The Art of Dining | Adelaide: 9-10 May, Torrens Parade Ground, Tarntanya
The Finders Keepers | Melbourne AW26: 10-12 July, Royal Exhibition Building, Narrm
The Finders Keepers | Melbourne SS26: 9-11 October, Royal Exhibition Building, Narrm
The Finders Keepers | Sydney SS26: 13-15 November, Carriageworks, Gadigal land
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We can't wait to see you soon!
Team TFK x
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