The festival is underway through June 28. Several experiences have already sold out, but a couple of signature experiences remain open, led by the Grand Italian Wine & Food Tastings.
Ticketing is handled through official partner platforms. Licensed event experiences may be 19+. Please drink responsibly.
Gusto Tickets
Gusto Italian Food and Wine Festival
Compare regional wines, aperitivo-sized bites, and guided tasting formats built for curious guests.
HFX Wine Fest brings wine lovers together for one signature Halifax festival day
Expect 250 premium wines from near and far, complimentary curated bites, and a lively grand tasting experience designed for discovery.
Current highlights include Grand Tasting sessions, VIP entry options, and onsite wine retail by Harvest
Explore the main Halifax International Wine Festival page for the full story, then move directly into current ticket paths.
Taste Beyond the Familiar
Grand tasting sessions with premium wines, curated bites, and a vibrant festival atmosphere at the Halifax Convention Centre.
Grand Italian Wine & Food Tasting
A taste of Italy's best wine and food at Richmond Yards.
Gusto Festival brings Italy's regions into one Halifax festival program
Expect guided tastings, aperitivo-sized bites, curated wines, and immersive guest experiences built around regional discovery.
Still open this week: Venetian Cinema and the Grand Italian Wine & Food Tastings
Explore the main Gusto Festival page for the full story, then move directly into the remaining ticket paths before they sell out.
Signature Event • Still Available
Richmond Yards • June 27
Sample from more than 50 premium Italian wines and a selection of small bites featuring the flavours of Italy. The festival's signature tasting, still open this week.
Presenting Sponsor
Premiere Mortgage Centre
Premiere Mortgage Centre supports Gusto Festival's Italian food, wine, and hospitality programming.
Gusto runs across Halifax through June 28. Five experiences have already sold out, including A Fresh Perspective on Umbria & Tuscany and Formaggio e Vino. Venetian Cinema and the Grand Italian Wine & Food Tastings are still open. Easiest night out: Venetian Cinema, from just $10.25. Grab a spot before they go.
Select restaurants throughout HRM
A festival-week celebration of Italian aperitivo culture with relaxed wine, cocktails, and light bites at participating restaurants.
Sapori Ristorante
Lower Water Street, Halifax • 6:30 PM ADT
A completed four-course dinner celebrating Lazio, Campania, Calabria, and Molise with Italian wines and spirits.
The Post Office
5651 Hennessey St, Halifax • 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
A sold-out evening exploring new Italian wines from Umbria and Tuscany with curated food pairings.
aPria Cafe
A sold-out regional Italian tasting experience inspired by Liguria and Sicily.
The Armview Restaurant
7156 Chebucto Drive, Halifax • 9:00 PM ADT
An outdoor screening of Letters to Juliet with Italian wines from Zenato Winery and food from The Armview. A relaxed, low-cost way to step into the festival.
Frabjous Delights
A sold-out focused evening of Italian cheese and wine pairings.
Richmond Yards
A sold-out walkaround celebration of Italian food, wine, and regional flavours.
Richmond Yards
The main Gusto tasting experience with Italian wines, food, and festival energy.
Saffron & Salt
A sold-out hands-on culinary experience inspired by Southern Italy.
Restaurant notes, wine writing, and recommendations from the Eat Drink Halifax journal.
For many people who love food and hospitality, the dream of one day opening a space dedicated to cooking, sharing knowledge, and celebrating great ingredients quietly lingers in the background. For Nicola Gillis, that dream eventually took shape in Halifax with the opening of Saffron & Salt, a thoughtfully curated cook shop and cooking class venue located at The Richmond Yards on the corner of Clifton and Almon Streets.
Have we finally turned the corner and entered summer? Let's hope June's gloom is behind us and barbecue season upon us. For me, half of the pleasure of a great barbecue is the drinks. While I have focused my first articles for The Coast on food and restaurants, my true expertise is the liquid on the table.
Driving into a busy strip mall on Cobequid Road in Sackville at six o'clock on a Wednesday, I admit I was puzzled. Why was the parking lot full? The answer became clear as soon as I stepped through the doors of Casa di Stefano as the space was buzzing.
Long before Mystic opened beneath the Rise Again Stairs in Queen's Marque, the Halifax hospitality community was already speculating about its ambition, detail, and place on the waterfront dining map.