Pair’d Margaret River Region x Range Rover unveils its 2025 program – a dreamlike feast for all the senses, celebrating wine, food, music, culture and place – featuring global talent from Michelin starred restaurants, local heroes, world-class chefs, performers and cultural icons from across the globe.
Building on the success of the 2024 debut, which resulted in a series of sell-out events,
Pair’d Margaret River Region will return this year from November 20th to 23rd, offering guests 30 one-of-a-kind experiences.
From underground opera in ancient caves, to a sun-dressed beach club, cooked by chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants, the festival invites guests to journey through flavour, place and creativity. The natural beauty and grounding energy of the Margaret River Region remain the star of the show, playing a key role in every experience on offer.
Often referred to as the “Godfather of Fire”, internationally acclaimed Argentine chef Francis Mallmann will cook over open flame for the first time in Australia, and headlines the festival with a Signature Open-Fire Culinary Experience.
Known for his appearances on Netflix’s Chef’s Table and his best-selling cookbooks Seven Fires and Mallmann on Fire, Mallmann brings a unique culinary philosophy that emphasises authenticity, nature, and the transformative power of flame.
The immersive journey will culminate in an unforgettable dining experience where Chef Mallmann will craft a menu over open flames, celebrating the raw beauty of nature and the essence of shared meals, offering Pair’d guests the rare opportunity to witness his iconic cooking methods first hand.
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 with the addition of new experiences will draw local 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 our wineries and restaurants, and engage with local tourism operators.”
Pair’d Festival Director Hannah Pike explains, “Pair’d is a ‘wine first’ 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.”
“With the prestigious ‘World’s 50 Best Vineyards’ awards 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 enjoy the region’s brilliance.
In a landmark announcement, Range Rover joins the festival as Presenting Partner, signalling a powerful alignment of design, craft and exploration.
November is one of the most beautiful months to explore the Margaret River Region, with warm sunny days, cool evenings, and ocean breezes setting the scene. For out-of-state travellers, Pair’d is a rare chance to experience the region through an expertly curated lens, with no need for weeks of planning. Now with direct flights from Perth, Melbourne and Sydney to Busselton-Margaret River Airport, it’s never been quicker or easier to access the beauty of the region.
The full program is live on the website now, with tickets on sale to the public from Wednesday, 16 July at 10 am (Australia Western Standard Time) via https://pairdmargaretriver.com/
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.
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, showcasing their culinary expertise. With live opera by Silvia Colloca, curated museum wine masterclasses led by Nick Ryan & Erin Larkin, and Perfect Pairing sessions, 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 locally sourced 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.
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