Horizontal Festival: Southern Highlands' New Food, Wine & Music Experience

This October, Centennial Vineyards in Bowral will welcome the inaugural Horizontal Festival — a groundbreaking food, wine, music, and art event like no other in the Southern Highlands.Taking place on 4-5 October 2025, this immersive festival promises to deliver a truly multi-sensory experience designed to engage every guest in a celebration of local flavour and culture.

Horizontal Festival goes beyond the traditional food and wine event. Instead, it offers a thoughtfully curated journey through a series of themed zones, each designed to captivate the senses and highlight the best of the region. Attendees can enjoy varietal-led wine tastings, exceptional local cuisine, live music performances, interactive workshops, and stunning art installations — all set against the picturesque backdrop of Centennial Vineyards in Bowral, Southern Highlands.

Highlights of the festival include:

• The Sparkling Bar:A serene white space featuring classical music, sparkling wines, oysters, and high tea delicacies.
• The Vineyard:An Italian-inspired zone with upbeat tunes, white wines, lobster skewers, antipasto, sushi, and artisan showcases.
• The Rosé Room:Home to masterclasses including wine flights, blending workshops, and cellaring tips.
• The Cheese Den:A sensory tasting experience spotlighting NSW’s finest cheeses.
• The Orchard:A lush garden setting offering cider, botanicals, vegan fare, kombucha, and R&B vibes.
• The Barrel Room:Jazz-filled space with red wines, wood-fired foods, and restaurant activations.
• The Hops Garden:A craft beer lover’s haven with DJs, burgers, spirit creations, and food trucks.
• Sweet Pairings:A dessert paradise pairing sweet wines with cakes, puddings, and signature local chef creations.

The festival will run over two sessions each day, from noon to 4pm and 5:30pm to 9:30pm, providing flexibility for guests to enjoy the experience at their own pace.

Taking place on 4-5 October 2025.

Tickets are priced at $59 for general admission, with exclusive Platinum packages set to launch mid-July.

For the latest updates, program details, and ticket information, visit theHorizontal Festival website.

The event is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Destination NSW.