Gluten-Free Expo FAQs
17 – 18 October 2026
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sat: 9am – 5pm
Sun: 9am – 4pm
Are the tickets valid for one day only?
Yes, your ticket it is valid for one day. You can choose which day you wish to attend, either Saturday or Sunday.
Can tickets be purchased at the venue?
Yes, you can purchase tickets at the door or here. Note that sales on the day for tickets are cashless.
All purchases made one the Coeliac Australia stand are cashless.
Is cash accepted?
Whilst some vendors may accept cash, don’t assume that all will. So, bring your cards to avoid disappointment.
Are showbags guaranteed with an entry ticket?
Showbags are a complimentary bonus and are not guaranteed with your ticket. We have 2,500 available each day, strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. To help us share them across as many attending households as possible, they are limited to one per adult ticket holder aged 18+. They are very popular and go quickly, so we recommend arriving early if you would like one.
Parking information
Parking information is available here.
When will the speaker schedule be released?
The Melbourne stage schedule has been released and can be found here, however, check back closer to the event in case some of the timings or content changes. We’ve got amazing experts that you won’t want to miss out on!
Who are the exhibitors?
We are pleased to announce Simply Wize as our Gold Sponsor and OMG! Decadent Donuts website as our Showbag & Donut Eating Competition Sponsor. You can find the full list of Melbourne expo exhibitors on this page.
I ordered multiple tickets but can only see one, are they all there?
If you are viewing them on a desktop, click ‘View tickets’ from the email and there is an arrow on the right-hand side of the first ticket that you can click on to view the next ticket.
If you are viewing them on a mobile click ‘View tickets’ from the email and you can swipe on the screen to see all of them.
Can I get a companion ticket for the carer?
Yes. Please book a ticket for yourself and bring your companion card with you to the expo. When you show your companion card at the entrance your companion will be given access at no cost.
Do I get a ticket as part of my membership?
As part of a Coeliac Australia membership each member gets one free ticket, valued at up to $31.90, to their closest expo.
If there are multiple people attending, we suggest you claim the free ticket for the highest value ticket required eg Adult.
How do I become a member?
If you would like to become a member of Coeliac Australia please visit Become a Member or contact our
Membership Services team on 1300 458 836.
Photography Notice
Photography and videography will be taking place throughout this event.
By entering the Gluten Free Expo, you acknowledge that images and video may be captured in which you may appear.
These images may be used by the Gluten Free Expo for future promotional, marketing, and communication purposes.
If you would prefer not to have your image used, please speak with a member of our team at the Information desk.
T&Cs
Showbags
*Complimentary showbags are limited to 2,500 per day and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis. To support fair distribution, showbags are limited to one per adult ticket holder aged 18+. Showbags are not guaranteed with entry, and contents are subject to change.
Refund policy
In the event of the Expos being cancelled CA will refund 100% of the ticket cost. Please note the booking fee charged by Humanitix is not refundable.
Where the Expo event is cancelled by Coeliac Australia, all tickets and booking fees will be refunded in full. No refunds will be given in respect of any non-attendance. If the Expo event is postponed, all tickets will automatically be valid for the new date and refunds not automatically offered on tickets/fees.
CA reserves the right to make cancellations, substitutions and alterations to speakers, topics and/or the schedule of the Event at any time. Notice of any changes will be announced on this website and via email communications. Such changes do not constitute a breach of contract by CA and do not trigger any liability. If CA changes the time and/or location of the Event, CA will provide with notice of the changes and will offer attendees the choice of either a refund or the opportunity to attend the Event as varied.
General ticket terms & conditions
CA will collect, store, and handle personal information about attendees in accordance with CA’s Privacy Policy and State and Federal Contact Tracing requirements. CA has the right to contact attendees post the Expo event for the survey purposes.
CA cannot accept liability for advice given or views expressed by any at the Event or in any material provided to attendees by third parties.
By attending the Event you acknowledge that you may enter an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. You grant CA the right to use your image and likeness for marketing, social communications, and promotional purposes, unless you specifically request removal of the photo or video in writing. This is a condition of entry consent unless advised by the patron and exhibitors in writing as per the above procedure.
Presentations, documentation, materials, and content made available to you as an event attendee are subject to copyright. You may only use the materials and content for your own private non-commercial use. No part of the materials and content covered by copyright should be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, transmitted, or republished in any form or by any means without the express written permission of CA.
CA Events will often be held at third party venues and premises. All Attendees are required to observe and comply with any safety advice, site signage, alcohol consumption and security requirements of the venue.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, CA is not responsible or liable in negligence, contract, tort or otherwise arising if you or any other person incurs, experiences, or suffers an accident, direct or indirect loss including to property or person, damage, fatality, injury, psychological injury, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, disappointment, or health related issue whatsoever whilst in transit to or from the Event and/or at the Event. You fully and finally release and discharge CA from any liability, claim, action, right or entitlement whatsoever that you have or may have against us whether known or unknown, accrued, contingent or inchoate arising out of, concerning, or relating to the Event.
CA will not be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance of its obligations under the T&Cs to the extent such delay or failure is caused by fire, flood, strike, civil, governmental, or military authority, acts of God, acts of terrorism, acts of war, epidemics, the availability of the venue or other similar causes beyond its reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of CA, its agents, or employees.
COVID management
Conditions of entry:
All patrons attending Gluten Free Expos understand that:
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You should not attend Gluten Free Expo if you are feeling unwell and displaying any COVID like symptoms.
Do not attend Gluten Free Expo if:
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You are positive for COVID-19.
If you attend Gluten Free Expo and you feel unwell:
First Aid will be onsite with personnel located at the entry. If you feel unwell or appear unwell you will be assessed by our First Aid staff.
CA has the right to make any changes to the Event that comply with the latest COVID position by state prior and/or during the Expo.
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