Summary: Food Indaba 2026 returns with a two week programme exploring the theme Water and the Food System, bringing together chefs, farmers, researchers, entrepreneurs, food writers and innovators to examine the relationship between water, food and sustainability. As one of the festival’s key venues, Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront will host a series of engaging discussions, masterclasses, markets and conversations from 23 to 26 July, making it a must visit destination for anyone passionate about the future of food. Explore the full programme and book tickets at https://foodindaba.org/fi26/.
Food is about far more than what appears on the plate, and Food Indaba 2026 is inviting visitors to discover the stories, people and ideas shaping the future of what we eat.
Running over two weeks, this year’s festival explores the theme Water and the Food System, examining the essential relationship between water, agriculture, food production and resilient communities.
Through talks, workshops, tastings and discussions, Food Indaba encourages meaningful conversations about creating more sustainable and equitable food systems. As one of the festival’s featured venues, Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront will host several standout events that bring these conversations to life.
- On 23 July, Why Regenerative Agriculture? brings together experts for a panel discussion exploring how regenerative farming practices can help build healthier soils, stronger ecosystems and more resilient food systems.
- Also on 23 July, Inside Wolfgat: A Food System Masterclass offers a rare opportunity to explore the philosophy behind one of the world’s most celebrated restaurants, looking beyond the menu to the people, landscape and values that define its internationally acclaimed approach.
- Over 25 and 26 July, MRKTPLC shines a spotlight on 15 innovative agri processing SMMEs, giving visitors the opportunity to discover locally produced goods while supporting entrepreneurs helping shape the future of South African food.
- The last events at Makers Landing on 26 July: Between the Lines, – an engaging conversation featuring food writers who explore the stories, culture and lived experiences that influence the way people cook, eat and connect through food.
From thought provoking discussions to inspiring local producers, Food Indaba offers something for curious food lovers, hospitality professionals and anyone interested in the future of food. Makers Landing provides the perfect setting to experience some of the festival’s most engaging events while connecting with the people driving positive change across the food system. Explore the full programme and book tickets at https://foodindaba.org/fi26/.
