Whether you are a connoisseur or an enthusiast, there is something for everyone. Comedy meets wine, laughter meets learning, and you get to drink! What more could you want?

This is the first volume of Merrick’s sold-out show, which has toured the country since 2023 to all mainland states and major arts festivals. Now it’s time for Canberra to see what all the hype is about!

Important Info:
PLEASE NOTE: this show includes a wine tasting and is suitable for 18+ only.

🗓️ Dates: Friday, 25 July 2025 & Saturday, 26 July 2025
🕒 Time: 5:30pm
📍 Location: Pialligo Estate, Canberra
🎟️ Includes: Six exceptional Australian wines handpicked by Merrick Watts & 70-minutes of side-splitting comedy!

🎨 Pinot & Picasso at Pialligo Estate 🍷

An afternoon of creativity, connection, and indulgence.

Unleash your inner artist with Pinot & Picasso, hosted in the serene surrounds of Pialligo Estate. Join us for a relaxed, guided painting session where no experience is necessary—just a love of fun, wine & cheese, and great company.

Sip on a curated selection of Pialligo Estate’s finest Pinot while creating your own masterpiece with expert instruction from the Pinot & Picasso team. Whether you're a seasoned painter or a curious beginner, the afternoon is all about unwinding and enjoying a unique experience in the picturesque 'Canberra-countryside".

Attendees will be painting their own 'Midsummer Nights' masterpiece.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 5th July 2025
🕒 Time: 12:30pm
📍 Location: Pialligo Estate, Canberra
🎟️ Includes: All painting materials, a glass of wine on arrival, and charcuterie potatoes with cheese raclette. Additional wine and drinks available for purchase.

Gather your friends, book your spot, and let the creativity flow!

🍾 The Flute Fix 🍴
Every Saturday & Sunday | From 12pm – 3pm

Get ready to sip, savour, and socialise! Join us for our The Flute Fix – the ultimate long lunch experience. Think delicious shared plates, 90-minutes of free-flowing drinks, and good vibes only. Whether you're celebrating something special or just soaking up the weekend, this is your excuse to gather your crew and indulge in a leisurely lunch with a cheeky twist.

✨ Bottomless bubbles, spritzes & more
🍽️ Seasonal Chef’s menu designed to share

Show and Two Course Lunch presented by Create Catering in the Pialligo Estate Glasshouse 

$115 per person, Main, Shared Sides, Dessert 

Drinks available to purchase

A Musical Feast Paired with a Long Lunch 

Settle in for a sublime afternoon of music and dining at Pialligo Estate by Create Catering, as we welcome the acclaimed Acacia Quartet to The Glasshouse for a special spring concert and long lunch.

Formed in 2010, Acacia Quartet is one of Australia’s most respected string ensembles. Known for their imaginative programming and masterful musicianship, they’ve recorded twelve albums and been twice nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Classical Album. Acacia's performances are regularly broadcast around the world, and they’ve graced stages from the Sydney Opera House to concert halls across Europe and Canada.

On Saturday 20 September, Acacia presents a program of rich and expressive works:

Joseph Haydn - SQ Op. 76/4 ‘Sunrise’ (24’)

Nick Wales - 'Harbour Light' (4’)

Maurice Ravel - SQ (31’)

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 20th September 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00pm
📍 Location: Pialligo Estate, Canberra
🎟️ Includes: Two-Course Lunch with sides