Event Details
NEW Venue: Chris Saunders Park, Centenary Blvd, uMhlanga
Date: 28 June 2025
Pick n Pay Wine Club Member Early Access: From 12pm (must purchase Early Access ticket)
General Access: From 1pm
Ticket Prices
In the interest of promoting responsible drinking and to honour the various price points of the wines available, a token system is in place.
While these tokens have no value (and cannot be exchanged for cash), you will “pay” between one and four tokens per tasting, based on the price point of the wine.
- Under R100 – 1 Token
- R101 – R200 – 2 Tokens
- R201 – R400 = 3 Tokens
- Over R400 – 4 Tokens
TASTING STANDS CLOSE at 4.30pm. The 50ml tasting portion reaches the tasting line that is clearly printed on your glass. Please do not try to exchange multiple tokens for a full glass of wine.
No Under 18s
About
The Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival Durban is the place to be this July.
Celebrate South Africa’s wine country, and enjoy award-winning wines, delicious food options and live music at the beautiful Chris Saunders Park in uMhlanga.
The Festival offers visitors the opportunity to sample wines a curated selection of top wine estates. And if you love bubbles, you’re in for a treat with a variety of Cap Classique and sparkling wines for all to enjoy.
We are thrilled to introduce the Pick n Pay Tasting Room sessions to Durban! These sessions always sell out in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and are limited to 30 guests per session ONLY! A Tasting Room session takes you on the ultimate sensory journey with our celebrity chef and the featured producer of your particular session, while you pair your favourite wines with freshly prepared gourmet canapés. Book your Tasting Room session(s) and elevate your Cape winelands experience to a whole new level.
The Pick n Pay Fresh Food Market will serve an assortment of dishes prepared with fresh ingredients such as curry, fish and chips, fresh salads, sushi and indulgent cheese and charcuterie boards. Pick n Pay’s Burger & Pizza Trucks will also serve their popular dishes!
Looking to enjoy the Festival without having to worry about what you’re going to eat? We’ve got you covered. Buy your ticket and add on a picnic bag to share and enjoy while relaxing on the lawns. Watch this space for updates on the new-look, new-taste picnic experience.
Our popular Pick n Pay Tasting Room sessions are back! Go on the ultimate sensory journey with our celebrity chef and the featured producer of your particular session, and pair your favourite wines with freshly prepared gourmet canapés. Space is limited to ONLY 40 guests per session, and promises to elevate your Cape winelands experience to a whole new level.
This year we also introduce the Pick n Pay Mixology Theatre. Info coming soon.
Event Times
| 12pm | Exclusive Pick n Pay Wine Club Member Early Access Pick n Pay Wine Club members have the exclusive opportunity to enjoy the festivities from 12pm already. Please check that you select the correct option when you book your ticket. CLICK HERE to join! |
| 12.30pm – 1pm | Pick n Pay Tasting Room Experience – Exclusive to PnP Wine Club Members Limited to 30 guests only, Pick n Pay Wine Club Members can book a seat to a 30-minute wine and food pairing experience. |
| Until 4.30pm | General Pouring / Tasting – ENDS at 4.30pm In the interest of promoting responsible drinking and to honour the various price points of the wines available, a token system is in place. While these tokens have no value (and cannot be exchanged for cash), you will “pay” between one and four tokens per tasting, based on the price point of the wine.
The 50ml tasting portion reaches the tasting line that is clearly printed on your glass. Please do not try to exchange multiple tokens for a full glass of wine. |
| 1.30pm – 3.30pm | Pick n Pay Tasting Room Experience Book your seat in one of our popular tasting room sessions, and enjoy a sensory experience like no other. Your 30-minute tasting journey will be skillfully guided by celebrity chef Tjaart Walraven and the winemaker of the estate in your session – pairing three top-class wines with freshly prepared canapés. You may book multiple tasting room experiences as an add-on to your General Access ticket. |
| Until 5pm | Wine Sales from Central Wine Shop Buy a bottle of your favourite wine to share with friends while enjoying live music. For on-site consumption ONLY. |
| Until 5pm | Food Sales Want to take a break from tasting? Fuel up with a wide array of quick snacks and affordable meals – from curries, burgers, pizzas, salads, and fish & chips, to oysters and sushi – while soaking up the live music vibe. While wine and food sales close at 5pm, you can still sit back, relax, and enjoy your food and wine until the event closes at 5.30pm. |
| 5.30pm | Event Closes |
Pick n Pay Wine Club members have the exclusive opportunity to enjoy the festivities from 12pm already. Please check that you select the correct option when you book your ticket, as general ticket holders will only be able to access the event from 1pm.
Pick n Pay Wine Club members also earn TRIPLE points on all wine, get 20% off 10 selected wines each month, early access to events like this and MORE. What are you waiting for?
