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Gusto Italian Food and Wine Festival

Taste Italy region by region at Halifax's Gusto Festival.

Gusto Italian Food and Wine Festival is an immersive Halifax experience built around Italy's regional diversity, with aperitivo-sized bites, curated wines, and guided tastings that invite guests to taste, compare, and discover what makes each part of the country unique.

All tickets are final sale unless an official ticketing partner states otherwise. Licensed event experiences may be 19+. Please drink responsibly.

Festival Profile

restaurant Italian regional tasting journey
diversity_3 Aperitivo bites and curated pours
wine_bar Sommelier-led tastings and regional stories
location_on Richmond Yards and Halifax festival venues
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The Gusto Experience

An authentic taste of Italy.

Gusto Italian Food and Wine Festival is a week-long celebration of Italy’s regional diversity through guided tastings, intimate dinners, and hands-on experiences. From the rustic, sun-drenched flavours of southern Italy to the alpine-influenced fare of the north, each event is designed to help guests taste, compare, and understand what makes every region unique. Expect a welcoming atmosphere where curiosity is encouraged and your food and wine vocabulary grows one glass and one bite at a time.

What to expect

Taste, Compare, Discover

From intimate dinners to open-format tastings, every event is designed to help you explore with confidence. Guided evenings offer thoughtful pairings and simple, practical cues on style, structure, and what to look for in the glass. Open-format sessions invite you to circulate, compare wines side by side, and discover new bottles through relaxed conversation. Along the way, you will meet sommeliers, producers, import agents, and regional ambassadors who bring the stories behind the wines to life. It is an easy, welcoming way to deepen your appreciation and discover personal favourites you will recognize again.

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A Passport to Italy

June 27, 2026 • 6:30-8:30

Richmond Yards

6070 Almon St., Halifax

What to expect

Taste, Compare, Discover

From intimate dinners to open-format tastings, every event is designed to help you explore with confidence. Guided evenings offer thoughtful pairings and simple, practical cues on style, structure, and what to look for in the glass. Open-format sessions invite you to circulate, compare wines side by side, and discover new bottles through relaxed conversation. Along the way, you will meet sommeliers, producers, import agents, and regional ambassadors who bring the stories behind the wines to life. It is an easy, welcoming way to deepen your appreciation and discover personal favourites you will recognize again.

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Grand Wine Tastings

Saturday, June 27, 2026

3:00-5:00 / 7:00-9:00

Richmond Yards

6070 Almon St., Halifax

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A Passport to Italy

June 27, 2026 • 6:30-8:30 • Richmond Yards

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Gusto Italian Festival Grand Wine Tasting

Saturday, June 27, 2026 • 3:00-5:00 / 7:00-9:00 • Richmond Yards

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Local Curators & Partners
Benjamin Bridge L'Acadie Vineyards Lightfoot & Wolfville Beausoleil Farmstead Craft Distillers of Nova Scotia The Post Office Afishionado Harvest Bishop's Cellar NSLC RCR Hospitality Apria Sapori Espresso 46 VinoMare DeWolf Food and Wine Experiences Halifax International Wine Festival Benjamin Bridge L'Acadie Vineyards Lightfoot & Wolfville Beausoleil Farmstead Craft Distillers of Nova Scotia The Post Office Afishionado Harvest Bishop's Cellar NSLC RCR Hospitality Apria Sapori Espresso 46 VinoMare DeWolf Food and Wine Experiences Halifax International Wine Festival