The 19th annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ has announced its official 2026 programming lineup. Running from October 15 through October 18, the four-day gathering will feature nearly 50 events across Manhattan. The programming features a roster of more than 300 chefs, mixologists, and culinary creators.
This year’s festival campus will be centered in the Seaport neighborhood, utilizing a new open-air venue at The Rooftop at Pier 17. The harbor location will serve as the backdrop for several signature evening experiences throughout the weekend. Festival founder Lee Brian Schrager noted that the location expands the footprint while highlighting the diversity of the local culinary landscape.
The Blue Moon Burger Bash, hosted by Rachael Ray and Bert Kreischer, will kick off the signature lineup at the pier venue on Thursday, October 15. Other returning events include Steak & Whiskey hosted by Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, as well as an outdoor event called The Cookout hosted by JJ Johnson and Angela Yee. Sunday features FoodieCon at Storied, which connects fans with digital food content creators like Olivia Tiedemann and Stefan Johnson.
New programming includes an after-hours event called New York After Dark hosted by Kwame Onwuachi, featuring music by Questlove. The 2026 schedule also introduces a Peruvian food event hosted by Nobu Matsuhisa and an Indian cuisine tasting hosted by Maneet Chauhan and Vijay Kumar. Additionally, Jonathan Waxman and Keith Hernandez will host a gathering featuring more than 15 James Beard Award winners and nominees.
Net proceeds from the various events will support the James Beard Foundation and the Event Zero Foundation. Production agency a21 coordinates the festival, which employs over 1,000 local community members during its development phase. Presale tickets are currently available to Bank of America cardholders through July 19, with general public ticket sales opening on July 20.Follow us on social media
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