Pair’d Margaret River Region x Range Rover unveils its 2025 program — a dreamlike feast for all senses, celebrating wine, food, music, culture and place.
Building on the success of the 2024 debut, which resulted in series of sell-out experiences and
the event being declared ‘Australia’s chicest wine and food festival’ by high-profile media in attendance, Pair’d Margaret River Region will return in November (20 – 23), offering guests 30 one-of-a-kind experiences.
From underground opera in ancient caves, to fire-led feasts beneath the stars, led by chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants, the festival invites guests to journey through flavour, place and creativity, with the natural beauty and grounded energy of Margaret River Region as the ultimate host.
Renowned for his mastery of open-fire cooking, Argentine chef Francis Mallmann will headline this year’s event, offering Pair’d guests the rare opportunity to witness his iconic cooking methods firsthand.
The immersive journey will culminate in an unforgettable dining experience where Mallmann will craft a menu over open flames, celebrating the raw beauty of nature and the essence of shared meals.
Western Australia South West Minister and Acting Tourism Minister, the Hon. Don Punch, MLA
said he was very excited to see Pair’d Margaret River Region return for a second year.
“I’m thrilled to be bringing Pair’d back with an exciting lineup of new and returning sell-out
events that showcase the incredible wine and food of the Margaret River Region,” Minister Punch said. “Being named Australian Traveller’s number one food and wine getaway after the success of its inaugural year, I’m certain the appeal of returning favourites and new experiences will draw intrastate and interstate visitors to the festival.
“Attracting out-of-state visitors to the Margaret River Region for events is part of our economic
diversification strategy, as they book out the region’s hotels explore its wineries and
restaurants, and engage with local tourism operators”
Pair’d Festival Director Hannah Pike said Pair’d is a celebration of connection between people, producers, landscapes and cultures. “We’re incredibly proud to present a program that is not just a festival, it’s a region-wide sensory experience that celebrates what makes this part of the world so incredibly special,” Ms Pike said.
“After the inaugural event wrapped last November, our team got to work to secure an incredible
line-up of international powerhouses who’ll work alongside our celebrated WA chefs, winemakers and cultural custodians, delivering a program that is designed to spark exchange, creativity and inspiration.
“With the prestigious ‘World’s 50 Best Vineyards’ industry event taking place in the region in the
days leading up to the festival, the global wine spotlight will be on Margaret River and Pair’d offers guests a front-row seat to the region’s brilliance.
“Pair’d is indulgent, effortless, and entirely unforgettable! We’ve done all the hard work, so you just need to come with an appetite.” Ms Pike finished. In a landmark announcement, Range Rover joins the festival as Presenting Partner, signalling a powerful alignment of design, craft and exploration.
Visit pairdmargaretriver.com to view the full program, with tickets on sale from 16 July at 10am
AWST. Guests are encouraged to book early as many experiences are expected to sell out fast.
2025 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Burnt Ends & Friends at Wills Domain
A fire-forward feast led by Dave Pynt of Singapore’s Michelin-starred Burnt Ends, joined by the
godfather of fire Francis Mallmann, Andy Hearnden (@andycooks), Big Don’s (Perth’s cult BBQ crew), and Wills Domain for one unmissable night of flame and flavour. This powerhouse line-up will ignite Argentinian fire pits, smokers and open flames across the vineyard, serving bold, smoke-kissed dishes paired with Wills Domain wines.
Ngilgi Reverie
A breathtaking cultural collaboration with musical performances deep within Ngilgi Cave, featuring Wadandi Custodian Josh Whiteland, and Italian chef and cookbook queen Silvia Colloca. Fusing operatic voice with the ancient tones of didgeridoo and native bushfood aperitivo above ground, this atmospheric experience is a cultural and culinary moment like no
other.
Tasting Notes: The Sound of a Region
A world-first sonic wine experience by wine writer and sensory artist Dr Jo Burzynska. Using
original soundscapes inspired by Margaret River’s iconic Cabernet, Chardonnay, Sparkling and Sauvignon Semillon this immersive experience will reimagine terroir as something to be heard as well as tasted, with the composition showcased at Nature’s Table, New Wave Gathering and The Grand Tasting.
The Grand Tasting presented by Singapore Airlines
An exclusive garden party at Howard Park Wines, celebrating the region’s finest wines. Enjoy unlimited wine tastings from Margaret River’s iconic producers, rare vintages, and exclusive winemaker Q&As. Indulge in festival dishes crafted by acclaimed chef Matt Moran and Italian soprano and cookbook author Silvia Colloca who’ll also be performing live opera. With curated museum wine masterclasses led by Nick Ryan & Erin Larkin, and Perfect Pairing sessions hosted by Tom Parker Bowles, it’s the Margaret River wine scene at its most elegant.
Pair’d Beach Club presented by Range Rover
Australia’s top beach club returns, this time taking over the stunning shores of Meelup Beach.
Dive into a surf-and-turf feast by Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw and local legend Aaron Carr, sip from a curated Margaret River wine list, and soak up beachside sax and DJ beats — whether you’re dining in the restaurant or grazing at the bar.
New Wave Gathering
A fresh take on wine tasting, celebrating the Margaret River Region’s next generation of winemakers with immersive tastings, cutting-edge music, and top street food. This year’s exclusive Spin & Sip sunset event at Skigh Wine pairs low-intervention wines with vinyl DJ sets by Grant Smillie and Alex Dimitriades, alongside expert wine masterclasses featuring Nick Ryan and snacks led by WA’s top chefs & food truck favourites – all set amongst the vines.
Pair’d Wine Dinner Series
Pair’d Festival’s Wine Dinner Series brings together some of the world’s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs and sommeliers for three extraordinary dining events in the heart of Margaret River. From a bold tribute to the sea with Josh Niland, Nathan Outlaw and Travis Crane at Voyager Estate, to a thoughtful return to terroir with Julien Royer of Odette and Cam Jones of Vasse Felix, and an intimate two-night collaboration between De’sendent’s Evan Hayter and Rishi Naleendra of Singapore’s Cloudstreet – this series is a rare convergence of culinary mastery, provenance and place. Each dinner pairs world-class cuisine with exceptional wines drawn from the region’s most iconic cellars, complete with canapés, live music and a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of land, sea and story.
TALENT
INTERNATIONAL NAMES. LOCAL LEGENDS.
This year’s program brings together a compelling mix of global stars and regional heroes, including:
– Francis Mallmann (Argentine celebrity chef, author, and restaurateur)
– Julien Royer (3 Michelin stars, Odette, Singapore)
– Rishi Naleendra (2 Michelin stars, Cloud Street, Singapore)
– Nathan Outlaw (2 Michelin stars, Outlaws UK)
– Dave Pynt (1 Michelin star, Burnt Ends, Singapore)
– Tom Parker Bowles (food writer, author & broadcaster)
– ArChan Chan (chef, Ho lee fook, Hong Kong)
– Kirk Pengilly (INXS guitarist & rosé maker)
– Layne Beachley (7x world surfing champion)
– Dr Jo Burzynska (Sensationist of Sound – Wine x multi-sensory art)
– Matt Moran (chef & restaurateur)
– Silvia Colloca (opera singer & food identity)
– Andy Hearnden (chef & content creator)
This talent and many others will appear alongside celebrated WA chefs, winemakers and
cultural custodians to create one-of-a-kind experiences.
