Melbourne 2026
Coeliac Australia Gluten-Free Expo Melbourne
Australia's largest 100% gluten-free event in Victoria. Sample, taste and shop gluten-free foods, hear expert dietitians on the education stage, and enjoy gluten-free street food at MCEC.
- Dates
- October 17, 2026 — October 18, 2026
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Halls
- Main exhibition halls (accessed via Exhibition Door 4)
- Phone
- 1300 458 836
- Contact
- [email protected]
Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer website before attending.
About
Coeliac Australia is excited to announce that the Coeliac Australia Gluten-Free Expo is back in Melbourne in 2026. Don't miss Australia's largest 100% gluten-free event in Victoria — a chance to learn, taste, and shop the latest in gluten-free food. Many exhibitors offer show specials, so visitors can discover new products and stock up on hard-to-find gluten-free favourites.
Dates & opening hours
- Saturday 17 October 2026: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday 18 October 2026: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), South Wharf, Melbourne (Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country). The Expo takes place mid-way down the main exhibition halls, accessed via Exhibition Door 4.
What's on
Sample, taste, and shop
Discover exhibitors and food vendors with gluten-free products to try and buy.
Education stage
Visit the dedicated education stage for talks from expert dietitians and medical practitioners on coeliac disease management, research, and living gluten-free. Chefs and authors also share tips for easy gluten-free cooking.
Street food
The Expo features gluten-free street food and food truck vendors.
Sponsors (2026)
- Gold Sponsor: Simply Wize
- Showbag / donut-eating competition sponsor: OMG! Decadent Donuts
Tickets
Tickets are single-day entry (Saturday or Sunday). Online booking is encouraged. Cash is not accepted at the ticket booth or Coeliac Australia stands.
| Ticket | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Adult | $31.90 + booking fees |
| Student / Concession | $23.10 + booking fees |
| Kids 12 and under | Free |
Concession applies to current Health Care Card and Pensioner Concession Card holders (ID at the door). Student tickets require full-time student ID.
Members
Coeliac Australia members and affiliates receive one free entry. Members receive an email booking link — book early. Non-members can join via coeliac.org.au/join-now or contact [email protected] to request the member ticket link.
Buy tickets: Humanitix – Melbourne 17–18 October 2026
Getting there
- Address / access: MCEC exhibition halls via Exhibition Door 4; Clarendon Street entrance (tram stop 124A Casino/MCEC).
- Train: Southern Cross Station, then tram 96, 109 or 12 along Spencer Street.
- Tram: Routes 96, 109 and 12 to Clarendon Street; or 70, 75 / City Circle to Spencer St/Flinders St then walk up Clarendon Street.
- Parking: MCEC basement car park (Normanby Rd, Wilson Parking); DFO South Wharf carpark nearby. See MCEC visit / parking.
About the organiser
Coeliac Australia is a membership-based not-for-profit that supports Australians with coeliac disease and related conditions, and drives research toward prevention and a cure. Supporting the Expo helps enhance the lives of Australians living with coeliac disease.
Contact: [email protected] · 1300 458 836
Products on Display
- Gluten-free packaged foods
- Gluten-free bakery and snacks
- Gluten-free street food and food trucks
- Coeliac disease education and resources
- Gluten-free cooking tips and cookbooks
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