Foodies Festival 2026

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Food lovers, music fans and families are in for a treat as Foodies Festival returns to Preston Park from 2nd – 4th May 2026, bringing three packed days of delicious food, live music, hands-on experiences and family fun.

Now celebrating its 21st birthday, the much-loved festival is marking the occasion with its biggest and most exciting year yet – featuring brand-new attractions, headline music acts including Scouting For Girls and Boyzlife, star chefs and bakers, and a strong showcase of local culinary and musical talent.

After welcoming record-breaking visitor numbers last year, Foodies Festival is back in Brighton with an expanded programme designed for all ages – from live cooking demonstrations, headline bands and tasting sessions to kids’ activities, wellbeing experiences and dog-friendly fun.

Across the weekend, visitors can enjoy a huge array of live cooking demonstrations in the famous Chefs Theatre and Baking Theatre, with appearances from stars of MasterChef, The Great British Bake Off and Great British Menu, alongside acclaimed chefs from the local area.

• Confirmed names appearing at Brighton
• Sophie Surgue (2025 MasterChef Finalists)
• Steven Edrwads – ETCH
• Duncan Ray – Little Fish Market
• Peter Danatus – The Burnt Orange
• Kanthi Thamma - The Spice Circuit Brighton
• Dhruv Baker - Celebrity Chef, Author & MasterChef Champion
• Tom Rhodes - MasterChef Champion
• Will Dennard – Med
• Radika Howarth - TV Chef

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Foodies Festival in Brighton offers a full weekend of interactive fun, including:
• Kids Cookery School – hands-on cooking sessions for young foodies
• Drinks Theatre – tastings and masterclasses with industry experts
• International Cook School
• Fire Stage – flame-fired cooking from BBQ pros
• Legendary Chilli Challenge – brave the heat in front of a cheering crowd
• Shopping Village & Artisan Market – featuring local producers
• Feasting Tent – street food from around the world