Food and drink festivals you should visit in 2026

The Taste of London Festival in Regent's Park, London

Looking to get out and about with your foodie friends? With summer just around the corner, we've searched for the best food and drink festivals happening this year, perfect for a trip with friends, family or solo.

For more foodie summer adventures check out our guides to the best UK glamping spots for foodies and English vineyard stays.

Taste of London

Taste is five days of foodie celebrations in the centre of London. With eight sessions across the five days, you’ll be able to sample food from the most talked about restaurants in London and try dishes from the food stars of the future. Look out for fuel-flamed theatrics at the fire pit stage, sample some tipples at the tasting theatre and, after having your fill of food, dance the evening away with DJs and a singalong around the piano.

17-21 June, Regents Park
Tickets from £24, london.tastefestivals.com

Vineyards of Hampshire Fizz Fest

The Fizz Fest returns at The Grange, The Winery at Burges Field, celebrating Hampshire’s premier vineyards. This is a chance to taste new vintages and talk to the producers at the heart of their production. You’ll also be able to enjoy street food, music and get involved with masterclasses, as well as exploring the vineyard on a tour.

28 June, Alresford, Hampshire
Tickets £35pp, vineyardsofhampshire.co.uk/our-events

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Good Food Show Summer and Gardeners' World Live

A staple of the food festival calendar, the Good Food Show returns to the NEC along with BBC Gardeners' World Live for the ultimate foodie day out. Pick up summer recipe inspiration, tips and tricks from your favourite TV chefs and shop our artisan delights from a host of stalls.

Tickets to the Good Food Show include access to BBC Gardeners' World Live. Wander through the exquisite show gardens, get expert advice from BBC Gardeners' World TV presenters and find inspiration for outdoor living.

18-21 June, NEC, Birmingham
Tickets from £30.50 (adults), goodfoodshow.com/summer

Hampton Court Palace Food Festival

Spend the bank holiday week at the annual Hampton Court Palace Food Festival, with celebrations for all the family in Henry VIII's beautiful gardens.

There will be more delicious street food to graze on than ever before, plus amazing pop-up bars serving tasty tipples, refreshing craft beers and exquisite wines. With over 150 fantastic brands and producers, you'll be able to get your hands on everything from mouth-watering cheeses and sausages to brownies and churros. Plus, your ticket will give you access to the palace made famous by Henry VIII, his wives and children.

29-31 August, Hampton Court Palace, Surrey
Tickets from £29.00, HRP members go free. hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/hampton-court-palace-food-festival

Cardiff Food & Drink Festival

This is by far one of the most popular events of the summer for the city of Cardiff. This free festival will have a host of stallholders at The Producers Fair and Farmers Market offering a spectacular spread of produce. Over at the Street Food Piazza expect everything from curries and kebabs to tapas and tacos. For the creatives there'll also be the Crafters Market where you can find an eclectic mix of handmade arts and crafts.

3-5 July, Cardiff Bay
Free entry, visitcardiff.com/food-drink

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A Taste of Winchester

Following a successful 2025 event, A Taste of Winchester returns for a fortnight of delicious local food and drink. Restaurants, cafes, pubs, retailers and producers will come together to show off the best of the local food scene with special menus, events and tastings. The two week event also coincides with other major local events including Winchester Garden Festival, Beer & Cider Festival and Hat Fair.

22 June-5 July, Winchester
Free entry, atasteofwinchester.co.uk

Rock Oyster Festival

Cornwall’s Rock Oyster festival is more than food. With a full weekend of chart-topping music, talks from authors and a wellbeing programme including surf lessons, yoga and massages, this is not an event to be missed. Across the three-day festival top chefs like Raymond Blanc, Nathan Outlaw and Matt Tebbutt will be taking to the food stage with demos and talks. You can also see headline music performances from Groove Armada, Scissor Sisters and Kool & The Gang for a jam-packed culinary and music experience.

23-26 July, Dinham House, North Cornwall
Adult day tickets from £65. Full weekend with camping options, rockoysterfestival.co.uk

New Forest Food Festival

This is a new one to add to the summer calendar. The New Forest has always been rich in local produce, renowned chefs and restaurants, artisan food and crafts so why not package it up into a festival? There will be food from local producers, cooking demos from local chefs and an artisan and craft market where you can purchase products from the best makers and bakers of the New Forest. This part of the world is also great for a camping holiday, so the festival has teamed up with In Nature Camping to provide a small, family-friendly pop-up campsite just a short stroll away from the main festival.

15-16 August, Hinton Admiral, Hampshire
Pre-booked adult tickets £8, kids under 16 free, newforestfoodfestival.co.uk

Harrogate Food & Drink Festival

Enjoy a weekend of family-friendly celebration of local talent through food, music and entertainment. Like previous years there will be two stops of this festival, one in June at The Stray and one in August at Ripley Castle. Savour international street food, quench your thirst with independent drink suppliers, shop at the Fine Artisan Markets and have fun with live music, comedy and magicians. In partnership with Mind in Harrogate, the festival will also be raising money to support the community’s mental health.

27-28 June, The Stray and 22-23 August, Ripley Castle
Adult tickets from £7.95, harrogatefoodfestival.com

Abergavenny Food Festival

With 180+ exhibitors and caterers spread across six venues, the Abergavenny Food Festival brings a full weekend of entertainment for its visitors. A Stroller Ticket will get you access to all six market venues. You can also purchase Night Market tickets if you fancy a different evening out, and on the Saturday evening you can buy tickets to the Party in the Castle for an evening of music, dancing and fireworks. Taking place at the end of September, this is a great one to finish a foodie summer.

19-20 September, Abergavenny
Daytime stroller tickets from £16, abergavennyfoodfestival.com

Meatopia

This live-fire cooking festival is back for another year of carefully curated menus and dishes featuring a perfect balance of meat, seafood and global cuisines. The menu of the day will have up to 30 dishes all cooked over fire and smoke. Chefs appearing will include Ben Tish of the Grazing Goat, BBQ expert Melissa Thompson and Khadim Mbamba of Little Baobab.

Enjoy a host of live bands and musicians throughout the weekend to keep the vibes going and with seven bars you'll be able to find the perfect tipple or two to keep cool.

12-14 June, SWG3, Glasgow and 3-6 September, Tobacco Dock, London
All tickets must be purchased in advance, ticketing options available through their website, meatopia.co.uk

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York Food Festival

Take a trip to the beautiful city of York for this free-to-enter food festival. Discover the best of York’s culinary scene and pick up some delectable local treats from the market. There will be opportunities to take part in free cookery workshops to help you up your cooking game. A series of fringe events will also be held by local restaurants, hotels and retailers and can range from special menus, tastings and workshops. While the festival is free, there are some ticketed activities and donations are welcomed with all money going back into the festival.

18-27 September, York
Free entry, donations welcomed. yorkfoodfestival.com

Dartmouth Food Festival

Set against the backdrop of the stunning river Dart, Dartmouth Food Festival is a celebration of food, drink and local culinary talent. Take part in wine seminars, cooking demos and drinks masterclasses. The Chefs Demonstration Theatre will feature some of the country's best loved chefs and local South West talent including Matt Tebbutt, Ben Tonks and Jane Baxter.

23-25 October, Dartmouth
Free entry, dartmouthfoodfestival.com