Foodies Festival Brighton 2026 (21st Anniversary)

Celebrating its 21st birthday, the UK's biggest touring celebrity food and music festival returns to Preston Park for three packed days of culinary excellence, live entertainment, and family fun. The festival features headline music performances from Scouting for Girls (May 2nd) and Boyzlife (May 4th), alongside renowned celebrity chefs and bakers from MasterChef, Great British Bake Off, and Great British Menu.

Attendees can enjoy live cooking demonstrations in the La Española Chefs Theatre from Michelin-starred and award-winning chefs including MasterChef 2025 Champion Harry Maguire, MasterChef finalists Sophie Surgue and Claire Syrenne, Great British Bake Off stars Jessika Trassell and Hassan Islam, and prominent Brighton-based chefs such as Radhika Howarth, Steven Edwards (etch), Duncan Ray (Little Fish Market), and Kanthi Thamma (The Spice Circuit). Additional attractions include the Cake & Bake Theatre, Fire Stage with BBQ and firepit cooking, Hot Wings Challenge competition, Drinks Theatre with wine and cocktail tastings, Kids Cookery School, and Artisan Market.

The festival showcases international cuisine, chilli-eating competitions, street food from around the world, and family-friendly entertainment with fairground rides and activities. Weekend tickets offer entry for all three days starting from £14 per day. The venue offers easy access from Brighton city centre, approximately 15 minutes away, making it an accessible celebration of food, drink, music, and wellbeing.