Organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office, the “2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao” is a prominent gastronomic event that brings together cities from the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Featuring three key programs — the International Gastronomy Promenade, City of Gastronomy Showcase, and International Gastronomy Forum, Macao — the fest harmoniously integrates tourism with gastronomy, culture, heritage, and innovation. This culinary and cultural celebration further brightens Macao’s calling card as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Floor Plan
International Gastronomy Promenade
The cities of Gastronomy in China and overseas showcase their signature dishes on the scale of approx. 100 food stalls. It curates a diverse range of experiences across designated zones, featuring food exhibitions, a lively “Brew & Chill” section, an interactive game area, a cozy dining space, and captivating cultural performances. This immersive cultural culinary journey presents a comprehensive display of the charm of “Creative Cities of Gastronomy”.
- Date: 11th to 20th July 2025 (Total of 10 days)
- Time: Monday to Friday 15:30–22:00; Saturday & Sunday 15:00–23:00
- Location: Roman Amphitheatre Square and Legend Boulevard of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf
City of Gastronomy Showcase
The event will showcase over 60 culinary demonstrations by 29 renowned chefs from Creative Cities of Gastronomy around the world. In line with this year’s theme of “Spices and Herbs”, chefs from different regions will skillfully incorporate Macao’s common spices and herbs into their dishes, offering immersive experiences to share culinary skills and knowledge of gastronomic culture. Public is welcome to witness and can enjoy free tasting after the show.
- Date: 11th to 20th July 2025 (Total of 10 days)
- Time: 15:30–22:00
- Location: Main Stage at Legend Boulevard of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf
Schedule of the “City of Gastronomy Showcase”
City Information
International Gastronomy Forum, Macao
The International Gastronomy Forum, Macao, themed "The Spice of Life: Macao’s Culinary Connections," features two keynote speeches and three panel sessions, delving into the fascinating role of spices and herbs in worldwide cuisines. Representatives, culinary professionals and industry leaders from around 30 Creative Cities of Gastronomy worldwide as well as Mainland’s Creative Cities in other fields and candidate cities, representatives of integrated resort enterprises as well as Culture Cities of East Asia 2025 will gather at the Forum to discover the essence of food cultures while sharing the unique flavors and stories across cultures and geographical distances.
- Date: 14th July 2025 (Monday)
- Time: 09:00–13:00
- Location: Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 2
- Collaborative Partner: South China Morning Post
Performance and Interactive Program
Cultural Performance Stage
- Monday to Friday 16:00–21:30
- Saturday & Sunday 15:00–22:30
Marina Stage
- Monday to Friday 16:00–21:45
- Saturday & Sunday 15:00–22:45
International Gastronomy Promenade Interactive Program
- Monday to Friday 16:30–19:30
- Saturday & Sunday 15:30–21:30
Free Shuttle Bus Service
- Date: 11th to 20th July 2025
- Time: Monday to Friday: 15:30–22:30; Saturday & Sunday: 15:00–23:30
- Schedule: Each route runs every 30 minutes
Route 1
Border Gate ↔ Macau Fisherman’s Wharf
Route 2
Rua do Dr. Pedro José Lobo (near Macau Square) ↔ Macau Fisherman’s Wharf
Route 3
Six Integrated Resorts (Grand Lisboa Palace, Wynn Palace, MGM Cotai, Studio City Macau, The Venetian Macao and Galaxy Macau) → Taipa Central Park → Macau Fisherman’s Wharf
Macau Fisherman’s Wharf → Taipa Central Park → Six Integrated Resorts (Grand Lisboa Palace, Wynn Palace, MGM Cotai, Studio City Macau, The Venetian Macao and Galaxy Macau)
