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Date
02/05/2026-04/05/2026

12:00 PM

Location / Link:

Preston Park

FOODIES FESTIVAL RETURNS TO BRIGHTON FOR A SPECTACULAR 21ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

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, 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.

STAR CHEFS, LOCAL TALENT AND LIVE COOKING DEMOS

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 plus many more still to be announced.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY EVENING

Each day, the festival comes alive with live music on the Music Stage, featuring headline touring acts, local bands and choirs.

Already confirmed for the main stage are:
Scouting For Girls Boyzlife – Brian McFadden (Westlife) and Keith Duffy (Boyzone)

One more BIG headliner announcement to come!

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