Melbourne’s Gluten-Free Food Paradise Returns—And You Can Eat Everything in Sight

Prepare to indulge without a single question. The Gluten-Free Expo Melbourne is back for 2025, transforming the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre into a completely safe culinary playground on October 18th and 19th. Coeliac Australia has just announced tickets are on sale now for what promises to be the ideal gluten-free experience.

This is the event Melbourne's gluten-free community anticipates all year—and for good reason. It's the only place where every single food truck, bakery sample and packaged product comes with a 100% safety guarantee.

Wander through aisles of fresh bread, gourmet ready-meals, artisanal sauces and indulgent treats without once having to ask about ingredients. That's the freedom this Expo delivers.

But there's more to this weekend than incredible eating. The Expo features a full educational program with leading experts across both days. On Saturday, Accredited Practising Dietitian Joanna Aaron-Silvanus explores fertility nutrition, while Associate Professor Simon Knowles tackles coeliac disease and eating disorders. Sunday brings a gut health focus with dietitian Joanna Baker, followed by Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din sharing the latest coeliac disease research breakthroughs.

The entertainment lineup promises fun for all ages. Families can enjoy the interactive Jack the Silly Yak kids' show, while Dr Kim Faulkner-Hogg leads a deep dive into the oats debate. Don't miss MasterChef's Melanie Persson (The Very Hungry Coeliac) demonstrating live cooking techniques, and be sure to stick around for the crowd-favorite OMG Donuts Eating Competition.

Bonus: First-come-first-served goodie bags and exclusive show specials

Main Image Credit: Gluten-Free Expo Melbourne | Supplied