The Ultimate Women’s Day Long Weekend Starts with the Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the Women’s Day long weekend? Gather your friends, raise a glass and discover South Africa’s finest wines when the Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival returns to Johannesburg on 8 and 9 August 2026.

Taking over The Wanderers Club for two unforgettable days, the festival brings together 70 of South Africa’s top wine producers, delicious gourmet food, interactive tasting experiences and a packed entertainment programme – all in one vibrant outdoor setting.

Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or simply looking for an unforgettable day out, there’s something for everyone.

Friends cheers their glasses at the Pick n Pay Wine and Food Festival | What's On In Joburg

Sip your way through South Africa’s best wines

Stroll from stand to stand as you sample award-winning wines from celebrated estates across the country’s renowned wine regions. Discover exciting new favourites, chat to passionate winemakers and, when you find a bottle you love, take advantage of exclusive festival promotions and Smart Shopper savings to take it home.

More than just wine

The Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival is a feast for all the senses.

Enjoy delicious food from the Pick n Pay Fresh Food Market, including sushi, artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards, gourmet burgers and wood-fired pizzas, perfectly paired with your favourite wines.

For those looking to elevate their tasting experience, the Pick n Pay Tasting Room, flavoured by Robertsons Spices, offers expertly curated wine and canapé pairings hosted by celebrity chef Tjaart Walraven and leading winemakers.

Feeling adventurous? Head to the Pick n Pay Liquor Mixology Theatre, presented by Diageo, where interactive masterclasses will teach you how to create stylish cocktails using premium spirits and wine.

Don’t miss the dedicated Sparkling Experience, featuring Cap Classique, Champagne, sparkling wines and refreshing wine-based cocktails.

Courus and Stones & Bones | What's On In Joburg

Great music, great prizes, great atmosphere

The entertainment doesn’t stop with the food and wine.

A jam-packed stage programme will keep the festival buzzing all weekend, with live music, lucky draws and exciting prizes up for grabs throughout both days.

Saturday afternoon’s headline performance comes from Courus, while Stones & Bones will close out the festival on Sunday with the perfect soundtrack to your long weekend celebrations.

Friends cheers their glasses and hold goodie bags at the Pick n Pay Wine and Food Festival | What's On In Joburg

Picnic hamper

Guests looking to make the most of the festival’s outdoor setting can pre-order a picnic hamper packed with Pick n Pay’s finest cheeses, cured meats, fresh bread, and other gourmet treats. Enjoy your picnic on the spacious lawns of The Wanderers Cricket Club while sipping on your favourite wine selections.

Women cheers with promo at Pick n Pay Wine and Food Festival | What's On In Joburg

Pick n Pay Smart Shopper Benefits

If you’re heading to the Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival in Johannesburg on 8 & 9 August 2026, don’t forget to bring one essential item alongside your ticket: your Pick n Pay Smart Shopper card – physical or virtual.

From rewarding your purchases to giving you more chances to win incredible prizes, being a Smart Shopper makes your day at the festival even more rewarding.

Pick n Pay Smart Shoppers can enjoy 20% off any two bottles of bubbly purchased from the on-site Wine Shop
during the festival.

Also, Pick n Pay Wine Club members can enjoy early access to the festival from 12pm, discounted Tasting Room sessions at 12.30pm on Saturday and Sunday, and a chance to purchase any six bottles of wine and get the cheapest bottle free at the Pick n Pay Wine Shop.

Important info and how to book tickets

The festival opens at 12pm, with exclusive early access for Pick n Pay Wine Club members. General access begins at 1pm, and the event concludes at 6pm.

Tickets are available exclusively via Webtickets.

Cost: General Access tickets are R200-R350 per person, including a day pass, a wine glass, access to tastings, and live music.

The Pick n Pay Tasting Room is R150 per person per session (to be booked as an add-on to your General Access ticket)

The Mixilogy Theatre is R150 per person per session (to be booked as an add-on to your General Access ticket)

Picnic Bag Add-on: R350 (includes a Pick n Pay picnic bag to share, packed with a mouthwatering selection of cheeses, cured meats, spreads, fresh bread and other delicious treats)

Designated Driver/Non-Drinking Guest Ticket: R200, includes a voucher for soft drinks or coffee (no alcohol or tasting tokens provided).

When: Saturday, 8 August and Sunday, 9 August from 12pm to 6pm
Where: The Wanderer’s Club, 21 North St, Illovo, Johannesburg