Articles from New York City Wine & Food Festival

This fall, the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) returns October 15–18, 2026, bringing together an all-star lineup of chefs, culinary personalities, entertainers and cultural icons for four days of unforgettable experiences across New York City. Now in its 19th year, the Festival will welcome some of the biggest names in food and entertainment for more than 50 events, from one-night-only dinners and signature tasting events to late-night celebrations, live music and unexpected celebrity moments — all set against the backdrop of one of the world’s greatest culinary cities.

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) today announces its star-studded 19th annual programming lineup taking place October 15–18, 2026. Bringing together the chefs, restaurants, creators and tastemakers who help define New York today, NYCWFF will once again celebrate the city's unmatched culinary and cultural spirit through nearly 50 events across four days. Featuring more than 300 acclaimed chefs, culinary personalities, restaurateurs, winemakers, mixologists, creators and entertainers, the Festival will transform Manhattan into a vibrant showcase of the food, wine, culture and creativity that make New York one of the most exciting cities in the world.

From October 15–19, New York City’s historic Seaport came alive as more than 35,000 food lovers, chefs, mixologists, and culinary creators gathered for the 18th annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF). Centered at the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport, the five-day celebration showcased more than 300 chefs and culinary personalities across signature events, interactive tastings, and intimate dinners while raising funds for the Event Zero Foundation and the James Beard Foundation®.

New York’s premier culinary event, the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF), is set to return October 15–19 for its landmark 18th year, debuting a new home in the city’s historic Seaport district. While many events have already sold out, limited tickets remain for some of the most anticipated experiences at nycwff.org.

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) returns October 15–19 with a star-powered lineup led by Sofia and Manolo Vergara, Brooklyn Beckham, Ja Rule, and DJ CASSIDY, alongside Food Network icons Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Voltaggio, and Brooke Williamson, and world-renowned chefs Jean-Georges Vongerichten, José Andrés, Alain Ducasse, Alice Waters, and Kwame Onwuachi.