Tickets Now On Sale for the Biggest Celebration Yet
25 Years. 4 Days. 500+ Culinary Stars. One Epic Weekend. February 19-22, 2026
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#SOBEWFF–The nation’s most iconic wine and food Festival, Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), is throwing its biggest party yet, and everyone’s invited. Tickets are now on sale for the star-studded 25th anniversary, taking place February 19–22, 2026, and featuring 500+ chefs, culinary icons, and GRAMMY award winning artists across four days of unforgettable events. Spanning from Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale to Homestead, the milestone celebration promises to be the most delicious and downright fun edition yet. Wines and spirits for the Festival are exclusively provided by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the industry’s leading distributor, and proud co-producer of the event.
“Celebrating our 25th year is an incredible moment for the Festival, our partners and the entire South Florida community,” said Lee Brian Schrager, Festival Founder & Director and Chief Communications Officer & SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “From its early days with just 7,000 attendees to becoming one of the nation’s largest food Festivals, SOBEWFF® has always been about connecting people to incredible food, drink, and culture, while supporting the next generation of hospitality leaders from FIU. This year’s lineup honors the chefs and talent who have helped shape our legacy, while introducing new events that capture the evolving energy of Miami’s dining scene.”
“For nearly two decades, Food Network has partnered with the South Beach Wine & Food Festival to bring a piece of our brand to life each winter, celebrating the chefs, creators, and culinary innovators who inspire our viewers every day,” said Lauren Burack, Senior Vice President Marketing, Food Network. “As the Festival marks its 25th anniversary, we’re honored to continue showcasing the talent, creativity, and passion that have made this partnership so special since its inception in 2007.”
For 2026, SOBEWFF® is pulling out all the stops, with the kind of energy only Miami can deliver. Guests can expect the return of fan favorite signature events, alongside brand-new experiences, and a noteworthy music talent lineup.
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EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE.: To date, SOBEWFF® has raised $45+ million for the Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, and gives over 1,500 students the opportunity to gain real life, hands-on experience alongside the industry’s top chefs every year. |
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Diplo LIVE from South Beach, Celebrating 25 Years of SOBEWFF® hosted by David Grutman & Groot Hospitality (NEW): The 25th anniversary kicks off in the Grand Tasting Village Courtyard with a late-night set by Diplo, marking the first time the space has ever been activated at night. |
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Burger Bash® Turns 20: Rachael Ray will host the fan favorite Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons®, bringing together 25 restaurants who will make over 46,000 burgers in hopes of winning the title of the country’s best burger. |
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The Festival Heads North: The Festival will host two not-to-be-missed dinners in Fort Lauderdale. John Tesar and Danny Ganem at Daniel’s, and Alex Guarnaschelli with Anthony Vitolo at Vitolo. |
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Asian Night Market: Hosted by Jet Tila and Aarti Sequeira, Asian Night Market returns to the Loews Miami Beach for late-night, street-style bites. |
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Dinner at the Museum with Food Network Stars (NEW): Dinner hosted by Bryan Voltaggio, Michael Voltaggio, Brooke Williamson, Zac Young, and Peyton Leffingwell at Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science as part of The New York Times Dinner Series. |
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Foodgod Hosts Haute Potato (NEW): A playful, Instagram-worthy event blending creative renditions of potato dishes with entertainment, Haute Potato hosted by Foodgod is a new addition to The Hangar Event Series in Coconut Grove. |
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Let Them Eat Cake! A Sweet Celebration of 25 Years (NEW): Duff Goldman hosts the 25th anniversary celebration at the National Hotel, with a dessert-focused, walk-around party. |
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Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions LIVE: The high-energy culinary competition is back inspired by the hit Food Network show with a live, in-person showdown. |
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Las Lap Link Up: A Celebration of Afro-Caribbean Cuisine (NEW): Kwame Onwuachi and Nina Compton highlight Afro-Caribbean cuisine at the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel for a night filled with fresh seafood, zesty sauces, smoky grills, sweet island fruits, and tropical drinks. |
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135,000 square-feet of Culinary Playground: The Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, will feature culinary tastings and experiences, including LIVE cooking demonstrations from Food Network personalities, 1,200+ products for sampling, over 45 restaurants and more. |
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Tribute Dinner Honoring Miami’s Beloved Michelle Bernstein: For the first time, the Tribute Dinner will honor a South Florida chef and transformative Miami talent, Michelle Bernstein, who has participated in the Festival all 25 years. The evening will also honor renowned vintner Sacha Lichine, with Bobby Flay serving as Master of Ceremonies. |
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Masters of Fire Goes to the Beach: Hosted by Tyler Florence, Masters of Fire debuts as a signature event on the sand, with 25+ chefs cooking over open flames on Miami Beach. |
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Overtown Brunch with Marcus Samuelsson: The popular event is back at Red Rooster Overtown to spotlight some of the best talent and flavors the historic Black neighborhood has to offer. |
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Drag Dance Party: Hosted by Athena Dion, Juicy Love Dion and Mia Starr at the Miami Beach Bandshell, this will be a high-energy celebration mixing music, food and feature a performance by a GRAMMY award winning artist. |
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Eats & Beats with Mr. Eats 305 (NEW): A curated food and music block party at ZeyZey combining live beats and creative bites. |
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Tacos & Tequila: The fan-favorite event hosted by Aarón Sánchez is heading to the mainland as part of the Miami Design District Event Series. |
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A Late Night Pizza Party (NEW): Hosted by world-renowned supermodel Ashley Graham, Michael Pirolo, and Marc Vetri at Little River hotspot Bar Bucce. |
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Jon and Vinny’s Sunday Parm Night (NEW): A family-friendly Sunday night hosted by Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo at the Rubell Museum. |
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Joe’s Stone Crab Lunch with Martha (NEW): Martha Stewart and Sacha Lichine will host an intimate lunch at Miami institution Joe’s Stone Crab. |
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Chew on This: A Live Podcast Series (NEW): Featuring Bert Kreischer, Chiquis Rivera, Medha Gandhi and Andrew Pugliese from Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, taking place at the Miami Beach Bandshell. |
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Delilah Miami Jazz Brunch: Hosted by Brad Kilgore and Michael Teich, this event combines live jazz with brunch at the Brickell restaurant. |
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Family BBQ with the Zakarians (NEW): Hosted by The Zakarian Family, Family BBQ featuring Apocalypse BBQ will be a relaxed afternoon celebrating the art of BBQ and family-style dinner at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. |
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Coffee Culture: A Miami Brunch Experience (NEW): A new event part of the Miami Design District Event Series featuring the best coffee and matcha spots in Miami, hosted by David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris. |
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25 Years of Legendary Bites (NEW): Closing out the weekend, this event will be hosted by Andrew Zimmern with a live performance by DJ CASSIDY at the Festival’s North Venue on the beach. |
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The 2026 Festival lineup continues to grow, with additional events and talent to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets for the Festival are On Sale NOW, with plenty of options to suit your taste and budget at sobewff.org. Stay up to date all year long by following @SOBEWFF on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
For use on all press coverage, please download the new 2026 Festival logo here. Press images here and B-roll here.
Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One
EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. 100% of net proceeds benefit the students at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University who also assist Festival organizers with sponsorship fulfillment, restaurant and exhibitor recruitment, logistics, and inventory as well as working alongside some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers. To date, SOBEWFF® has raised more than $45 million for the School.
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival® is produced by Florida International University and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, with the support of the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information about the Festival, visit sobewff.org or call 866.271.8540. For more information about Florida International University visit fiu.edu, for the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management visit hospitality.fiu.edu and for more information about Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits visit southernglazers.com.
Contacts
National Media:
Carma Connected
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Florida/Latin Media:
Brustman Carrino Public Relations
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