A month-long tuna trail is coming to Newcastle this June and July
Newcastle Tuna Fest returned in 2026 for another bigger, bolder celebration of seafood, local restaurants, and the city’s coastal dining identity.
Launching on Sunday, June 28, Newcastle Tuna Fest continued throughout July with the Newcastle Seafood Trail as its main feature.
Built for winter, Newcastle Tuna Fest once again shined a spotlight on the city’s connection to the ocean, its passionate local venues, talented chefs, and vibrant food culture.
The 2026 festival centred around the Newcastle Seafood Trail, with around 30 participating venues across Newcastle each creating a signature tuna or seafood dish.
Locals and visitors were invited to taste their way through the city, discovering new venues, revisiting old favourites, and experiencing Newcastle’s seafood scene in a fresh way.
Presented by Nagisa and the Hunter Culinary Association, the festival officially launched with a Grand Opening Event at Nagisa on Sunday, June 28, kicking off a month-long celebration across Newcastle throughout July.
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
Newcastle Tuna Fest
When: 1 – 31 July 2026
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.
