If your ideal weekend includes sipping world-class pinot noir while nibbling your way through every variety of cheese under the sun (soft, hard, funky, melty—you name it), clear your calendar now. Because MOULD x PINOT PALOOZA, Australia’s ultimate celebration of cheese and wine, is rolling back into Brisbane in 2025—and trust me, you don’t want to miss it.
From Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May, the John Reid Pavilion at the RNA Showgrounds will transform into the cheesiest, pinot-pouring playground in the country. After a blockbuster 2024 season, this hybrid food and wine festival is back and bigger than ever, with more tastings, more local legends, and more reasons to get a little bit happily tipsy while eating your body weight in dairy.
Cheese, wine and vibes: your dream food crawl, all in one spot
Let’s start with the cheese. MOULD brings together Australia’s best artisan cheesemakers—think creamy bries, bitey blues, and stinkers that’ll clear your sinuses in the best way possible. Iconic names like Bruny Island and Milawa are back, alongside rising stars and festival-firsts you’ll be telling your mates about. And yes, you’ll be tasting everything.
On the wine side, PINOT PALOOZA is pouring some of the most vibrant drops from Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Expect glasses from big-name favourites like Innocent Bystander and Yering Station, as well as boutique beauties like Meadowbank and Charteris. Whether you’re into earthy and elegant or juicy and bold, the lineup will have you swirling, sipping, and possibly falling in love (with a wine, or a winemaker—no judgment).
It’s not just a tasting. It’s a full-blown flavour adventure.
MOULD x PINOT PALOOZA isn’t your average cheese and wine gig. It’s a multi-sensory deep dive into the people, stories and passion behind the products. You’ll meet the makers, get the inside scoop on how your favourite pinot is produced, and maybe even learn how to perfectly pair that washed rind wedge with the wine of your dreams.
Between sips and snacks, there’s a lineup of salumi, crackers, pâté, honey, chutneys and other perfect platter companions for sale. Basically, you’ll want to bring your most generous tote bag—and your appetite.
And while you’re grazing your way to bliss, local food vendors and pop-up bars will be serving up next-level bites to keep you fuelled and festive all session long.
Your ticket to taste town
Tickets are $59 + booking fee and include unlimited tastings (yes, unlimited), a wine glass, tote and cooler bag to take home—all the tools you need for your post-festival charcuterie domination.
Whether you’re a cheese nerd, a pinot purist, or just here for the vibes, MOULD x PINOT PALOOZA is your ultimate weekend plan. Get your gang together and book early—this one always sells out.
MOULD x PINOT PALOOZA BRISBANE
WHERE: John Reid Pavilion, RNA Showgrounds
WHEN: Friday 23 – Sunday 25 May 2025
TICKETS: on sale now at mouldcheesefestival.com and pinotpalooza.com.au
In her spare time, she likes long walks down the makeup aisle and performing in Brisbane theatre. You can follow her adventures on Instagram and TikTok @thebeautypalate.
