SOBEWFF® Celebrates 25 Years with Celebrity Hosts, Major Music Moments & New Must-Attend Events

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) celebrates its milestone 25th anniversary, the iconic four-day event is turning up the energy with buzzy new events, newly-announced celebrity hosts and headline-worthy musical performances that showcase why this Festival is one of the most dynamic cultural weekends in the country.

Taking place February 19–22, 2026, SOBEWFF® continues to combine world-class food with Miami’s unmistakable energy, bringing together culinary stars, chart-topping artists and immersive experiences across Miami Beach, the mainland and beyond.

As part of the 2026 programming, new additions for SOBEWFF®’s 25th anniversary include:

New & Interactive Events

Chew On This: A Live Podcast Series presented by iHeart Radio brings food, comedy, music and pop culture together in a way only Miami can. Taking place at the Miami Beach Bandshell, the live tapings feature an eclectic lineup including Something’s Burning hosted by Bert Kreischer, Chiquis and Chill hosted by Chiquis, Gandhi and Andrew Pugliese from the Z100 Morning Show, Chewed Up with Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall & Michael Symon, and Watch What Crappens hosted by Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam, offering audiences a front-row seat to unfiltered conversations, special guests and high-energy moments you won’t hear anywhere else.

New to SOBEWFF® this year, Naughty Bites is the Festival’s most sinful tasting event—where elevated comfort food gets a playful, over-the-top glow up. Hosted by Samantha Schnur of @TheNaughtyFork, guests will indulge in crave-worthy bites like loaded baked potatoes, shawarma fries and patatas bravas, plus decadent surprises like brisket-stuffed honey gold potatoes with cherry pepper onion jam, all perfectly paired with wines and cocktails for a night of bold flavors and unapologetic indulgence.

A newly added dinner will give guests the opportunity to dine with their favorite celebrity chefs in unforgettable intimate settings. On Friday, February 20, the Bosch, Thermador & Gaggenau Showroom by BSH in the Miami Design District will be activated with Rachael’s Table: An Intimate Dining Experience with Rachael Ray, offering an Italian-inspired feast for 20 guests.

On Saturday, February 21, the Festival turns up the heat with a Late Night Pizza Party sponsored by Lucci Lambrusco at Bar Bucce, Miami’s buzzing Italian-inspired hotspot known for its high-energy, after-dark vibe. Hosted by Ashley Graham, Chef Michael Pirolo (Macchialina) and James Beard Award-winning Chef Marc Vetri (Vetri Cucina), guests will enjoy endless slices, lively DJ sets, and flowing pours of Lucci Lambrusco, the official sponsor of the evening.

Celebrity Hosts Take Center Stage

SOBEWFF® 2026 will be led by an impressive roster of celebrity hosts, adding even more star power and cultural relevance to many of the Festival’s most anticipated events.

The Festival’s beloved Mike’s Amazing® Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons® celebrates its 20th anniversary on Thursday, February 19 at the American Airlines North Venue with an elevated hosting lineup. Longtime fan favorite Rachael Ray returns to host, this year joined by co-host Brooklyn Peltz Beckham — who will also be creating a special dish exclusively for the event — as top restaurants go head-to-head serving thousands of burgers in pursuit of the ultimate bragging rights. A dynamic, star-studded panel of judges — restaurateur Matt Kuscher, comedian and cultural tastemaker Bert Kreischer, supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham, award-winning journalist and television icon Gayle King, viral chef and digital food phenom Nick DiGiovanni, and beloved food influencer Samantha Schnur — will ultimately crown one standout chef with the coveted Schweid & Sons® The Very Best Burger Award.

Saturday, February 21, the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village featuring Publix Culinary Demonstrations sponsored by Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove will be hosted by none other than multi–Emmy-nominated actress Sofia Vergara and her son Manolo Vergara, showcasing their respective brands ¡Dios Mío! Coffee and TOMA Empanadas.

Major Music Moments Across the Festival

Music remains a defining element of SOBEWFF®’s 25th anniversary, with standout performances and DJ-driven events happening throughout the weekend:

• Diplo LIVE from South Beach, Celebrating 25 Years of SOBEWFF® presented by Goldbelly hosted by LIV Beach, will kick off the Festival on Thursday, February 19. A late-night set from multi-GRAMMY®-winning producer and DJ Diplo will light up the Grand Tasting Village Eventstar Courtyard for its first-ever nighttime takeover — fueled by Burger King® serving up Double Cheeseburgers, Jalapeño Cheddar Bites, and the Hershey’s® Sundae Pie, plus exclusive VIP table experiences.

• Rev Run, the legendary hip-hop artist and founding member of RUN DMC, will have a live performance at Coca-Cola presents Tournament of Champions LIVE hosted by Guy Fieri taking place at the American Airlines North Venue on Friday, February 20.

• The soundtrack at Las’ Lap Link Up: A Celebration of Afro-Caribbean Cuisine will feature award-winning DJ GQ, with his signature mix of dancehall and reggae.

• Grammy-nominated hip-hop legend Fat Joe will bring his renowned energy to The Cookout hosted by JJ Johnson presented by Sonrisa Rum.

• Saturday at Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village featuring Publix Culinary Demonstrations sponsored by Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove, global hip-hop icon Ja Rule will perform on the Only in Dade stage, adding a music-forward twist to the daytime culinary playground.

• On Sunday, February 22, The David Grutman Experience closes out the Festival in a major way — featuring a surprise musical performance (announcement coming soon) for a can’t-miss finale moment.

• DJ-to-the-stars DJ CASSIDY will bring his Grammy-nominated beats to close out the Festival at BACARDÍ presents 25 Years of Legendary Bites & Iconic Sips hosted by Andrew Zimmern.

With more celebrity hosts, chef-driven experiences and exciting music moments still to be announced, SOBEWFF® 2026 will be a landmark 25th anniversary, one that celebrates how far the Festival has come while continuing to push the boundaries of food, culture and live entertainment.

The 2026 Festival lineup continues to grow, with additional events and talent to be announced. Tickets for the Festival are On Sale NOW, with plenty of options to suit your taste and budget at sobewff.org. Stay up to date all year long by following @SOBEWFF on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

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Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One

EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. 100% of net proceeds benefit the students at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University who also assist Festival organizers with sponsorship fulfillment, restaurant and exhibitor recruitment, logistics, and inventory as well as working alongside some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers. To date, SOBEWFF® has raised more than $45 million for the School.

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival® is produced by Florida International University and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, with the support of the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information about the Festival, visit sobewff.org or call 866.271.8540. For more information about Florida International University visit fiu.edu, for the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management visit hospitality.fiu.edu and for more information about Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits visit southernglazers.com.