The inaugural Horizontal Festival is set to ignite the Southern Highlands this October Long Weekend, transforming the stunning Centennial Vineyards in Bowral into an immersive playground of music, food, wine and art. Festival goers will uncover a feast for the senses: world-class wines, craft beers, boutique distilleries and artisanal cocktails paired with unforgettable food experiences and live performances – curated to celebrate the very best of regional New South Wales.
Festival Details
- Where: Centennial Vineyards, Bowral, Southern Highlands, New South Wales.
- When: Saturday 4 October – Sunday 5 October 2025
- Session Times: Day – 12:00pm – 4pm, Evening – 5:30pm–9:30pm
Festival Highlights
- Live performances and DJ garden set all included in ticket price.
- Wine, cheese and distillery tastings included in GA entry price.
- Exclusive Brokenwood Wine Tasting for our platinum guests.
- The Masterclass Series with acclaimed chefs and drink experts including Mark Best, Mindy Woods, Simon Evans, and Sarah McDougall hosting our 2023 Horizontal Wine Tasting class.
- Meet NSW producers such as Dharawal Distillery, Dawning Day Wines, Lerida Estate, Appellation Freshly Shucked Oysters, Bowral Honey Farm, Red Mill Rum, Apple Thief Cider, Golden Gozleme, Popi’s Souvla, Mr Pizza Kitchen, Heaps Normal, Buradoo Park Farm X Three Blue Ducks, Lord Howe Island Distillery, Mama Kims, Centennial Wines, SoHi and more.
- Both days see Australia’s No1 and local Highlands family business Alka Power alkaline spring water with their hydration station on site keeping patrons well hydrated.
Media Opportunities
- Onsite interviews with organizers, artists and chefs.
- Access to headline performances and installations for photo and video coverage.
Horizontal Festival is supported proudly by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Destination NSW is the lead agency for the visitor economy in the NSW Government – its champion and voice. Driving a whole-of-government approach to growth, Destination NSW shapes the sector through strategic research, policy leadership, stakeholder engagement, commercial partnerships, and targeted investment in experiences, business support, marketing, and events.
For all festival information, program highlights, ticket sales, and the latest updates, visit the official Horizontal Festival website at www.horizontalfestival.com.au.
