Save 40% off Brighton Food Festival tickets & celebrate Foodies Festival 21st Birthday - the biggest, boldest & tastiest tour yet
Celebrate the 21st Anniversary of Foodies Festivals, bursting with new features, spectacular chefs and bakers, food and wine experts, chart-topping music stars, tribute acts and local musical and culinary talent!
- Headliners Boyzlife, Scouting for Girls & more perform live, exclusively at Foodies Festival
- Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre
- Learn how to make show-stopping cakes in the Cake & Bake Theatre with expert bakers and Great British Bake Off stars
- Learn on the Fire Stage featuring barbecue and firepit cooking and compete in the new Hot Wings Challenge
- Let the little ones discover their love for food in the Kids Cookery Theatre
- Sample new cocktails, wines and beers in The Drinks Theatre with expert guidance & learn from Three Wine Men’s Tom Surgey and ITV This Morning wine expert Joe Wadsack
- Eat delicious street food from around the world, taste new flavours & meet artisan producers
- Have fun all day with chilli eating competitions and food challenges!
Foodies Festival in Brighton: Chefs, music & street food, all served up in one ticket!
- Dates: 2nd - 4th May 2026
- Times: Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd: 11am - 9pm | Mon 4th: 11am - 8pm
- Location: Preston Park, Preston Rd, Brighton BN1 6SD
- Day Tickets include: Entry to Foodies Festival on your chosen day
- Weekend Tickets include: Gives you entry for all 3 days, so you can enjoy the whole festival and come and go as you please from £14 per day!
What's On at Foodies Festival in Brighton?
- Headliners: 2nd May: Scouting for Girls | 3rd May: TBC | 4th May: Boyzlife
- Chefs: Radhika Howarth (Radikal Kitchen), Joe Wadsack (TV Wine Expert), Kanthi Thamma (The Spice Circuit Kitchen), Duncan Ray (The Little Fish Market), Sophie Sugrue (MasterChef Finalist 2025), Steven Edwards (etch by Steven Edwards), Alex Webb (MasterChef: The Professionals Champion), Tom Surgey (Author, How to Drink Wine), Bookie Mitchell (Namo Eat), Gary & Jay (Dishy Dads)
- Itinerary: Live music all day, La Española Chefs Theatre: 12-5pm, Drinks Theatre: 12.30-6.30pm, Cake & Bake Theatre: 11.30am – 5.30pm, Kids Cookery Theatre: 12-4pm, Nigel Brown International Cook School (£25 supp): 12-4pm, Fire Stage: 12-6pm
Enjoy global flavours, Michelin menu's & big-name bands at Brighton Foodies Festival 2026
With fan-favourites returning & brand-new activities to explore, you can look forward to a three-day, flavour-packed programme of entertainment and inspiration:
- Chefs Theatre: Celebrity chefs and Michelin stars share signature dishes and pro tips live on stage.
- Baking Theatre: Star bakers whip up irresistible creations for dessert lovers.
- Music Stage: Headline acts, touring bands, and local talent bring the beats.
- Kids Cookery School: Fun, hands-on recipes for young aspiring chefs.
- Drinks Theatre: Expert-led tastings and masterclasses in wine, beer, and cocktails.
- Fire Stage: Flame-fired BBQ demos from top grill masters.
- Legendary Chilli Challenge: Brave the heat in this fiery crowd favourite.
- Eat, Shop, Explore: Visitors can dive into the bustling Shopping Village, discover the best local produce in the Artisan Market and feast on global flavours in the legendary Feasting Tent, featuring street food from every corner of the world.
New stages, new stars & new surprises for Foodies Festival 2026
This anniversary year introduces a suite of incredible new features designed to elevate the Foodies experience:
- Ready Steady Cook Off: The ultimate high-energy, limited-time chef showdown with bold flavours and fast-paced drama.
- Wellbeing Village & Calm Kitchen: Explore mindful eating, budget-friendly recipes, fitness fuel and relax in a peaceful space, surrounded by local wellbeing services
- Kitchen Disco: Dance, cook and celebrate in the happiest kitchen on tour
- Tasting Theatre: Join Foodies Experts & learn artisan skills like cheeseboards, charcuterie, and chocolate-making.
- Dogs’ Dinner: Pamper your pup with treats, activities, and fun competitions!
- Family Fun: Interactive games, scavenger hunts, fairground rides and expanded kids’ activities - all weekend long!
- Hot Wings Challenge: Heat-seekers tackle fiery wings live on stage in a thrilling countdown.
- All-Inclusive Support: Expect enhanced accessibility, wellbeing zones, and St John Ambulance on site.
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