Program Timetable – 2026

Start the celebrations early with Rock Oyster Week and explore the wild merroir of the South Coast before the festival brings it all together in Narooma, the heart of Rock Oyster Country, from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3, 2026.

It’s a journey that promises to invigorate your senses and deepen your appreciation for the Rock Oyster and it’s growers.

Elevate your experience in our culinary experiences, masterclasses and cruises.

FRIDAY, MAY 1

Live music, fireworks and OYSTERS! 4pm to 9pm

MG STAGE - TIMETABLE

4.05pm Narooma High School
4.30pm Studio Blue Dance School
4.55pm Waikama
5.40pm Sunday Lemonade
6.40pm The Spindrift Saga
7.40pm Sarah McLeod
8.45pm Fireworks
5pm Meet Disco DukDuk for Guru Dudu’s Silent Disco Walking Tour
5.30pm to 8.30pm River of Art Exhibition

TICKETED EXP.

Seared & Salty

An intimate twilight feast where fire, flavour and the finest local oysters, seafood and produce take centre stage.

The Sipper Club

New for 2026, The Sipper Club is an exclusive bar with early access from 3.30pm, a prime position and premium viewing of the MG Live Music Stage.

SHUTTLE BUS

4.30pm to 9.30pm

No tickets needed – it’s free!

The shuttle bus runs on a loop between Dalmeny & the turn-off to the Old Princes Highway at Narooma

Festival Merch

FOOD MARKETS

SATURDAY, MAY 2 - THE BIG DAY

A huge day of tastings and exploring the foreshore festivities.

10am to 6pm

TIMETABLE

MG STAGE

10am Piper Allen

11am Welcome to Country by Brock Tutt & dancing with Doonooch Dancers

11.45am Australia’s Biggest Oyster with Sarah McLod

12.30pm Jazz Alley

1.30pm Riff

2.45pm Bek Jensen

4pm Whiskey Dram

COOKING DEMO MARQUEE

Hosted by Courtney Roulston from Farm to Fork.

10.30am Chef Jeff Razon – The Oyster Cove & Cocktail Bar, Batemans Bay

11.10am Chef Matteo Ponting – Mimosa Wines & Restaurant, Tathra

11.50am Chef Brendan Boothroyd – Duxton Pubs, South Australia

12.30pm Chef Courtney Roulston – Farm to Fork, Network 10

1.20pm Chef Adi De Jesus-Davo – @theflipchef

DON'T MISS TODAY

Shucking Championships

From 3.15pm at the Cooking Demonstration Marquee

3.30pm Womens

4pm Mens

5pm The John Susman Medal presented to the overall winner, who becomes the Australian 2025 World Championship contender.

Supported by Australia’s Oyster Coast.

Australia's Biggest Oyster

11.45am at the MG Stage

Supported by Australia’s Oyster Coast

Ultimate Oyster Experience

11.45am at the MG Stage

Supported by Australia’s Oyster Coast

Sparkling Wine Cruises

11.45am at the MG Stage

Supported by Australia’s Oyster Coast

SUNDAY, MAY 3 - BIG BREAKFAST

Bring your picnic blanket!

8am to 12pm

Entry is free, your breakfast purchase will help to support our local legends!

TIMETABLE

7.30am Breakfast by the Inlet

9.00am Yoga with Georgie

11.00am Car Raffle is drawn

TICKETED EXP.

Breakfast cruise

Yoga with Georgie

COMMUNITY GROUPS

This breakfast is more than eggs and bacon and great coffee, it’s a community feast where good food meets good company.

Some of our local legends serving up a feast on the day include: 

Central Tilba P & C

Central Tilba P & C

Central Tilba P & C

Central Tilba P & C

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