A month-long tuna trail is coming to Newcastle this June and July
Newcastle Tuna Fest is returning for another year, bringing a bigger, bolder celebration of seafood, local restaurants, and the city’s coastal dining identity.
Launching on Sunday, June 28, Newcastle Tuna Fest will continue throughout July with the Newcastle Seafood Trail as its main feature.
Built for winter, Newcastle Tuna Fest will once again shine a spotlight on the city’s connection to the ocean, its passionate local venues, talented chefs, and vibrant food culture.
This year’s festival will centre around the Newcastle Seafood Trail, with around 30 participating venues across Newcastle each creating a signature tuna or seafood dish.
Locals and visitors will be invited to taste their way through the city, discovering new venues, revisiting old favourites, and experiencing Newcastle’s seafood scene in a fresh way.
The Tuna Festival Booklet will include a map of the Seafood Trail that will guide guests from venue to venue, showcasing each dish and the chefs behind them.
Presented by Nagisa and the Hunter Culinary Association, the festival officially launches with a Grand Opening Event at Nagisa on Sunday, June 28, kicking off a month-long celebration across Newcastle throughout July. Further event details will be announced soon.
Newcastle Tuna Festival Grand Opening Event
When: Sunday, 28 June 2026
Where: Nagisa, N2/1 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle
Time: 11:00am
Cost: $290 per person
To book, visit Newcastle Tuna Festival Grand Opening Event
Tickets are strictly limited.
Newcastle Tuna Fest
When: 1 – 31 July 2026
Where: Various venues across Newcastle
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices
To stay up to date with all the event details head to Newcastle Tuna Festival.
Presented by Namba group and proudly sponsored by the Hunter Culinary Association.
