Exclusive Events
SIGNAL BOX NEWCASTLE
Seafood and Scarborough at The Signal Box
An exquisite four-course seafood dinner, expertly crafted to showcase premium local seafood and seasonal flavours. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines from Scarborough Wines.
Thursday 2nd July
5:30pm
Tickets $170pp
MARU HI-Fi
An Evening of Sake and Seafood
Presented by Rey Takahashi of Sakenet, explore a curated range of premium sake alongside Maru Hi-Fi’s signature Tuna Fest dish, the Tuna Tataki. Tickets include a serving of Tuna Tataki and four guided sake tastings.
Sunday 5th July
6pm
Tickets $77pp
THE JUNCTION HOTEL
5-Course Dinner with Selected Wine Pairing
Join us for an exclusive night for our first-ever event with Tuna Festival Newcastle. Indulge in a curated selection of wines paired with a delicious five-course Seafood menu crafted by our Head Chef, Warren Fouracre.
Thursday 9th July
6pm
Tickets $200pp
THE KINGFISH
All You Can Sea: Seafood Buffet
We are bringing back the classic seafood buffet! Feast on fresh prawns, oysters and bugs, a selection of grilled seafood, and hearty winter favourites including seafood chowder and prawn lasagne, and a spread of dessert classics.
Sunday 12th July
11:30am & 1pm
Tickets $120pp
HARRISON’S FOOD & WINE
Basque Style Seafood Night
Join us to celebrate all things blue fin tuna and seafood as we explore traditional and modern versions of basque style seafood, showcasing the southern blue fin tuna. Enjoy 5 courses with a premium match of Spanish varietal wines.
Thursday 16th July
6:30pm
Tickets $175pp
URBAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
Seafood Throughout Europe
An exploration of seafood throughout Europe to celebrate Tuna Fest. Tickets include a course intimate sit down dinner. An optional wine pairing of 4 matching international wines is available for $55pp.
Wednesday 22nd July
6pm
Tickets $95pp
ÂPÉ CHILEAN NIKKEI RESTAURANT
Tuna, Fire, and Friends
A 4 course dinner of bold tuna and seafood dishes, charcoal, Nikkei-inspired flavours, and a dessert finish from Nic Pedemonte, joined by special guest chef Tim Montgomery. Each course will be paired with wines from Andrew Thomas Wines.
Thursday 23rd July
6pm
Tickets $175pp
CUSTOMS HOUSE HOTEL
Tuna Festival x Mercer Wine Lunch
Our chef has teamed up with Mercer Wines from the Hunter Valley to bring you a 4 course seafood lunch to celebrate Tuna Fest. Each course is paired with expertly selected Mercer wines.
Friday 24th July
6pm
Tickets $125pp
ALL EVENT CRUISES
Exclusive Tuna Festival Lunch Cruise
Join us as we celebrate the Newcastle Tuna Festival on the harbour, a premium lunch cruise showcasing fresh tuna, Japanese culinary theatre, beautiful wines, and spectacular views.
Sunday 26th July
12pm-3pm
Tickets $130pp