What Events Are on at the National Wine Centre of Australia?

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The National Wine Centre of Australia in Adelaide runs a mix of recurring tasting events and one-off exhibitions throughout the year. Three events are listed on its site: an art exhibition (31 July – 27 September 2026), a monthly "Meet the Maker" tasting, and "UnWined UnCovered," held on the last Friday of each month. The site describes the Meet the Maker and UnWined UnCovered tastings as free, while the art exhibition listing does not state an entry price. The Centre's own event pages are the place to confirm dates, times, and any booking requirements before you go.

Recurring events

Meet the Maker

A free monthly event showcasing the people and passion behind a South Australian wine brand. The listed example is Meet the Maker – Jericho Wines on 11 September 2026. Because it recurs monthly, check the "What's on" page for the current month's featured producer rather than relying on the September listing.

UnWined UnCovered

Held on the last Friday of each month, this event offers free tastings with local producers. The listed example is UnWined UnCovered: Grenache & Gourmet on 25 September 2026. As with Meet the Maker, the producer and theme change month to month.

Special and seasonal events

NWC Artspace exhibitions

The Centre hosts art displays in its Artspace. The listed example is NWC Artspace: New Select Works by Donovan Christie, running 31 July – 27 September 2026 as a preview of new works for the SALA Festival. These are time-limited, so the exhibition on view depends on when you visit.

What the listings do and don't tell you

Detail What the site states
Cost Meet the Maker and UnWined UnCovered described as free; exhibition price not stated
Booking Not specified in the listings — confirm on the event page
Frequency Meet the Maker and UnWined UnCovered are monthly; the exhibition is a fixed run
Location National Wine Centre of Australia, Adelaide

The listings do not state whether the free tastings require advance registration or have capacity limits, so treat "free" as covering entry cost only and verify booking requirements directly.

How to check the full schedule

  1. Go to the National Wine Centre of Australia website (nationalwinecentre.com.au).
  2. Open the "What's On" section, which lists upcoming events with dates and a "view event" link for each.
  3. Select an individual event to see its full details, including any booking or registration step.
  4. If a detail isn't shown, call the Centre on 08 8313 3355 to confirm.

Because the recurring events rotate their featured producer or theme each month, the "What's On" page is the only reliable way to see what is actually scheduled for your visit dates.