About BUDBURST 2026
This Spring we're celebrating 35 years of Budburst Festival. Join us over Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026 for a glorious weekend celebrating the exceptional cool climate wines of the Macedon Ranges, our stunning scenery and cellar doors.
Over two festival days, in mid-November, 25+ wineries across 15+ Budburst venues will open their doors, offering visitors the chance to taste their wines, hear their stories and learn what makes the region so special. It’s then time to relax with a fantastic range of food and entertainment options, all set against a backdrop of the stunning Macedon Ranges scenery.
Budburst is accessible to all, family friendly and with easy access to the region via V-Line train services to Woodend Station where festival visitors can connect to designated Budburst Bus Routes. Alternatively, visitors can forge their own path using the Budburst Festival Passport as their guide.
Budburst Weekend
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 November
10:00am-5:00pm
Festival hours run from 10am to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, with tastings available of 80+ wines, curated food menus, live entertainment and the chance to chat directly with the winemakers at every stop.
Whether you’re a wine enthusiast keen to learn directly from the vignerons, a foodie looking to sample seasonal local produce, or just want to spend a relaxing day amongst the vines, Budburst has something for everyone.
Purchase a Budburst Weekend Pass for $55 to take full advantage of festival events.
Tickets NOW on sale, book before 31 August 2026 to enjoy 10% Early Bird discount!
The Budburst lineup is packed with a fantastic range of food and entertainment options, all set against a
backdrop of the stunning Macedon Ranges scenery. Download the Budburst winery map here. Full program to be released on soon.
Budburst Buses
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 November
Don't want to have to worry about driving this Budburst?
Leave the driving to someone else and jump on one of the hop-on/hop-off Saturday Budburst bus routes or our limited Sunday bus service.
Budburst buses are a convenient way to navigate the festival. The Saturday bus is a hop on/hop off bus services, whilst the Sunday bus is a set itinerary that means you stay with your bus for the whole day. Buses are operated by friendly local drivers who will take you directly to cellar doors around the Macedon Ranges, allowing you to visit up to 5+ Budburst venues, with 8+ wineries on each loop.
Not driving to the region, no problem, Budburst is accessible to all, with easy access via V-Line train services to Woodend Station where festival visitors can connect to designated Budburst Bus Routes.
Alternatively, a number of local wine tour companies have bespoke options for you to choose from.
Please note Budburst bus tickets are sold as an 'add on' ticket when you purchase your festival pass at a cost of $70 for the day. Bus tickets do sell out and we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment. Full details available on the Budburst ‘Buses’ page.
Bus Tickets NOW on sale with your festival passes!
Make a weekend of it!
Friday 13 - Sunday 15 November
If you really want to relax into the festival vibe, why not stay a night or three and take advantage of all that the Macedon Ranges has to offer. Our region has accommodation options to suit every budget and visitor, from staying amongst the vines and stunning scenery, to basing yourself in one of our welcoming townships. It's a wonderful place to call home for the weekend!
We are busy planning our Budburst line up! The full festival programme will be available soon on our Wineries page.