what's on in the hunter valley

no matter the season, there's always something happening in the hunter valley. from wine festivals and cosy winter events to family attractions, live music and gourmet experiences, here are some of the events worth adding to your itinerary while you're visiting.

snow time in the gardens Hunter Valley Gardens winter school holidays one of the hunter valley's most popular winter events, snow time transforms hunter valley gardens into a winter wonderland complete with ice skating, tobogganing, snow play and family-friendly entertainment.

christmas in july voco kirkton park 17th & 18th july 2026 christmas in july at voco kirkton park is your invitation to escape to the hunter valley for a festive evening filled with heart-warming dishes and rich regional flavours.

hunter valley winery run choose your start location saturday 19th july, 2026 set amongst the rolling vineyards of the hunter valley, winery run returns. just a scenic two-hour drive north of sydney and 30 minutes from newcastle, this much-loved event is the perfect excuse to enjoy a winter run in wine country.

red hot summer tour 2026 with australian crawl & men at work roche estate saturday 31st october, 2026 the red hot summer tour will create history in 2026 and are thrilled to announce for the first time in 40 years, australian crawl will take to the stage, alongside the iconic men at work. they will be joined by an all-star aussie line-up featuring birds of tokyo, via & linda, eskimo joe, boom crash opera and ella hooper.

nsw golf open the vintage golf course 12th - 15th november, 2026 the vintage golf course, renowned for its stunning design and layout, is hosting the new golf open. watch some of Australia's top professionals and elite amateurs as they compete for the esteemed Kel angle trophy.