South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2026: Events, Tastings & Ticket Guide

The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) runs a multi-day lineup of culinary events across Miami. This South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2026 guide covers what to expect for the festival’s 25th anniversary year, including walk-around tastings, seated meals, demonstrations, and classes so you can plan a schedule that matches your interests and pace.

Key info:

• Dates: February 19 – 22, 2026
• Location (main area): Miami Beach / Greater Miami, Florida
• Marquee event location (Grand Tasting Village): South Beach (beach off 14th Street & Ocean Drive), Miami Beach, FL
• Ticket price: $40 – $550 per person, depending on event
• Website: https://sobewff.org

Over time, SOBEWFF has become one of the best-known food and drink festivals in the U.S. Importantly, organizers credit the festival with raising more than $45 million for Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Meanwhile, the 2026 program keeps the same approach: it pairs large headline events with smaller, chef-led experiences across the city.

Event formats you’ll see most in 2026

SOBEWFF doesn’t use one “all-access” admission ticket. Instead, you build your weekend by selecting individual events. Next, you can use the official schedule’s day and category structure to combine a large walk-around tasting with a smaller class, brunch, or late-night event.

Common formats

• Walk-around tastings (often include food and drink; check each listing)
• Grand Tasting Village on the beach (two separate days + a weekend package)
• Brunches and lunches with hosted segments and structured menus
• Dinners that run like seated restaurant events
• Master classes and seminars focused on techniques, pairings, or specific beverage themes
• Late-night events that prioritize social pacing and shorter programming

Tickets and entry rules

Before you buy, check the “Things to Know” details on each event listing. Then, confirm the minimum age, indoor/outdoor setting, and what the ticket includes. Many events list food and drink as included; however, details can vary by format and venue.

Entry basics to plan around

• Age rule: events generally run 21+ unless an event listing states otherwise
• Bring ID: bring a valid government-issued photo ID for entry
• Bags and prohibited items: expect bag checks and restrictions on large bags and certain items (event-specific)
• Fees note: some official ticket pages note that prices include taxes and fees

Plan your weekend and arrive prepared

Start with one anchor event, and then add one smaller event that fits nearby in time and location. After that, leave buffer time for lines, transit, and check-in—especially when you plan beach or evening events back-to-back.

Build a simple schedule

• Start with one anchor event (many people choose a large walk-around tasting day)
• Add one smaller event (class, lunch, dinner, or late-night) that avoids long transfers
• Leave buffer time for arrival checks and travel
• Re-check each listing for age minimum, format, and inclusions

Ticket sales and scanning

• Capital One cardholder presale: October 27, 2025 (9:00 AM ET)
• General ticket sales: November 3, 2025 (9:00 AM ET)
• SOBEWFF doesn’t sell tickets at event entrances, during festival week, you may still buy online and via the box office at 13th St. & Ocean Drive (hours appear closer to the weekend).
• You can forward tickets, but each ticket scans one time.

Onsite policies to remember

• The festival generally runs 21+ unless a listing says otherwise, so bring your government-issued photo ID.
• The festival treats purchases as final (no refunds), and outdoor events typically run rain or shine.
• Security staff check bags at entrances, and the festival commonly restricts items like outside food/drinks, weapons, drugs, backpacks, large bags, and suitcases.
• The festival doesn’t allow pets, however, it allows service animals under standard guidance.

Food, allergies, and dress guidance

• Your ticket covers food and beverages consumed at the event.
• The festival notes it can’t guarantee allergen-free preparation, and some events may not offer vegetarian options.
• For clothing, plan for smart casual during the day; for dinners and late-night events, aim slightly dressier. Also, wear comfortable shoes for walk-around tastings.

More…

• https://sobewff.org
• https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/event/south-beach-wine-and-food-festival/265
• https://thelocalpalate.com/events/south-beach-wine-food-festival-2026
• https://www.overheremiami.com/january-food-festivals-in-miami
• https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/south-beach-wine-food-festival-announces-2026-lineup-40506445