Foodies Festival 2026: Tour dates, locations and who’s on the line-up?

As Foodies Festival turns 21, the UK’s biggest touring celebration of food, drink and music is gearing up for its boldest and most exciting year yet.

Last year’s 20th anniversary tour drew record-breaking crowds to venues across the country, where visitors enjoyed live demonstrations from top chefs, bakers, and food and wine experts, plus performances from some of the UK’s biggest music acts.

So what’s coming in 2026? Expect a host of brand-new activities, hands-on experiences, hundreds of live demos from a superstar chef lineup, and even more chart-topping performers.

Want to be part of it? Tickets are on sale now.

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This year, Foodies Festival tours nine UK regions with 27 dates from May to September, each packed with top culinary talent and major music acts. Every location highlights the flavour of its local community, showcasing homegrown chefs and musicians alongside national stars.

On the food front, expect live demonstrations from TV favourites including 2025 MasterChef Champion Harry Maguire, Great British Bake Off stars Jessika Trassell and Hassan Islam, plus some of the UK’s most acclaimed chefs such as Atul Kochhar, Amber Francis, Kenny Atkinson and Ayesha Kalaji.

What really sets Foodies Festival apart is its celebration of local talent. Alongside the big names, you’ll also see chefs from standout restaurants in each region, whether that’s Duncan Ray (The Little Fish Market) and Ewan Waller (Mare) in Brighton; Ben Chamberlain (Wild at Bull Burford) and Ashleigh Farrand (The Kingham Plough) in Oxford; Mark Chapman (COR and RAGU) in Bristol; or Jun Au (Pomelo) and Barry Bryson (Barry Fish) in Edinburgh.

New for 2026, chefs will also go head-to-head in Ready Steady Cook-style showdowns, racing against the clock to create the best dish.

And of course, Foodies Festival is about more than food. This year’s music lineup features Scouting for Girls, Example, Gareth Gates and Boyzlife duo Bryan McFadden (Westlife) and Keith Duffy (Boyzone), with more acts still to be announced.

There’s lots more to get excited about this year. New VIP experiences bring fans closer to the action than ever. Upgraded VIP tickets include access to exclusive stage-side areas, tastings, and meet-and-greets with culinary and music stars - your all-access pass to the festival.

Across the site, there’s plenty to explore beyond the main stages. Family fun steps up this year with scavenger hunts, treasure trails, interactive challenges and an expanded kids’ programme. The popular Kids Cookery School is back too, with Foodies SuperChefs helping young cooks create simple, take-home treats.

For 2026, a brand new Wellbeing Village & Calm Kitchen also makes its debut, offering a space to learn new skills or take a breather from the festival buzz.

Other additions include the Tasting Theatre - where experts teach artisan skills like chocolate-box building and cheeseboard design - and the Dogs’ Dinner, a dedicated area for canine pampering and pet-friendly treats.

Visitors can browse the Shopping Village packed with local producers, sample street-food favourites, join drinks masterclasses in the Drinks Theatre, watch flame-fired barbecue demos at the Fire Stage, or - if they’re brave - enter the chilli or hot-wings challenge in front of a cheering crowd.

Tickets start from £21 for adults, and just £8 for children, with children under 6 going in for free. Interested? Click here to buy tickets and find out more.