St Albans: Foodies Festival 2026 - Oaklands College

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St Albans Available from Fri 29 May to Sun 31 May

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Save 40% off St Albans 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 Symphonic Ibiza, 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 St Albans: Chefs, music & street food, all served up in one ticket!

  • Dates: 29th - 31st May 2026
  • Times: Fri 29th: 2pm - 10pm | Sat 30th: 11am - 9pm | Sun 31st: 11am - 8pm
  • Location: Oaklands College Smallford, Hatfield Rd, Oaklands, St Albans AL4 0JA
  • 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 St Albans?

  • Headliners: 29th May: TBC | 30th May: Symphonic Ibiza | 31st May: Scouting for Girls
  • Chefs: Thuy Diem Pham (Author, One Pan Vietnam), Radhika Howarth (Radikal Kitchen), Joe Wadsack (TV Wine Expert), Shahnaaz Ayub (Author & TV Chef), Gary & Jay (Dishy Dads), MasterChef Champions (TBC)
  • Itinerary: Live music all day, La Española Chefs Theatre 12-6pm (Fri 2.30-7.30pm), Drinks Theatre: 12.30-6.30pm (Fri 3-8pm), Cake & Bake Theatre: 11.30am – 5.30pm (Fri 2-6pm), Kids Cookery Theatre: 12-4pm Sat & Sun, Nigel Brown Cook School (£25 supp): 12-4pm (Fri 2-5pm), Fire Stage: 12-6pm (Fri 2.30-7.30pm)

Enjoy global flavours, Michelin menu's & big-name bands at St Albans 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.

Book Foodies Festival tickets & feast on great food & good times at the UK's biggest food festival. Tickets delivered instantly via email & SMS! 

Location

Oaklands College Smallford

Hatfield Rd,
Oaklands,
St Albans,
AL4 0JA
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How to find us

Address: Oaklands College, East Drive, AL4 0HS

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Facilities
  • Food & Drink vendors
  • Toilets
  • Paid parking
More Info
Is the Foodies Festival wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Foodies Festival is wheelchair accessible. Carers attend for free!

What are the opening times for Foodies Festival in St Albans?

The opening times for Foodies Festival in St Albans are as follows:

  • Friday 29th May 2026 – 2pm–10pm
  • Saturday 30th May 2026 – 11am–9pm
  • Sunday 31st May 2026 – 11am–8pm
What's the itinerary for Foodies Festival in St Albans?

The itinerary for Foodies Festival in St Albans is as follows:

Headliners:

  • Friday 29th May 2026 – TBC
  • Saturday 30th May 2026 – Symphonic Ibiza
  • Sunday 31st May 2026 – Scouting for Girls

Chefs:

  • Thuy Diem Pham - Author, One Pan Vietnam
  • Radhika Howarth - Radikal Kitchen
  • Joe Wadsack - TV Wine Expert
  • Shahnaaz Ayub - Author & TV Chef
  • Gary & Jay - Dishy Dads 
  • MasterChef Champions TBC

Itinerary:

  • Live Music – all day
  • La Española Chefs Theatre – 12-6pm (Fri 2.30-7.30pm)
  • Drinks Theatre – 12.30-6.30pm (Fri 3-8pm)
  • Cake & Bake Theatre – 11.30am – 5.30pm (Fri 2-6pm)
  • Kids Cookery Theatre – 12-4pm Sat & Sun
  • Nigel Brown Cook School (£25 supp) – 12-4pm (Fri 2-5pm)
  • Fire Stage – 12-6pm (Fri 2.30-7.30pm)
What is Foodies Festival?

Foodies Festival offers a fun day out for all the family. Foodies Festival, the UK’s largest celebration of food & drink where visitors can feast on a vast array of culinary activities, making Foodies Festival the social event of the summer.

There are top chefs cooking in the Chef’s Theatre; wine, beer, and cocktails in the Drink’s Theatre, a live entertainment stage and kids can learn to cook too in the Children’s Cookery Theatre.

Is Foodies Festival vegetarian or vegan-friendly?

Yes, there are vegan cookery demonstrations in the Chefs Theatre at most venues, with plenty of street vendors selling vegetarian and vegan food to be tasted on site. 

Can I bring my own food or drink to Foodies Festival?

In the cases of allergies or baby food you may bring your own food. You may not under any circumstances bring your own alcohol. Any alcohol you bring will be confiscated and disposed of. 

Can I bring my dog to Foodies Festival?

Yes, dogs are allowed into Foodies Festivals if they are kept on a short lead. 

Does Foodies Festival have disabled access?

Foodies Festivals sites have Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets and Carers are admitted FREE on the day.

Is Foodies Festival child-friendly?

Yes, the festival has plenty of activities that children can enjoy including a Children’s Cookery Theatre.

All kids under the age of 6 years gain free entry to Foodies Festivals.

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