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Brighton

Saturday 2nd May - Monday 4th May 2026
The UK’s biggest celebration of food & drink

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Music

B*Witched

May 3

Boyzlife

May 4

Scouting For Girls

May 2

Chefs

Harry Maguire

MasterChef Champion 2025

Sophie Sugrue

MasterChef Finalist 2025

Jacqueline Wise

Fire Stage

Mich Turner MBE

Little Venice Cake Company

Sam Smith

BBC's Platinum Pudding Finalist

Ewan Waller

Michelin-starred Maré by Rafael Cagali

Lulu Hollis

MasterChef 2024

Steven Edwards

etch. by Steven Edwards

Alex Webb

MasterChef: The Professionals Champion

Tom Surgey

Author, How to Drink Wine

Bookie Mitchell

Namo Eat

Tom Rhodes

MasterChef Champion

Dhruv Baker

MasterChef Champion

Alun Sperring

The Chilli Pickle

Gary & Jay

Dishy Dads

Radhika Howarth

Radikal Kitchen

Joe Wadsack

TV Wine Expert

Kanthi Thamma

The Spice Circuit Kitchen

Sian Madlani

Culinary Artist

Duncan Ray

The Little Fish Market

Peter Dantanus

Burnt Orange

What's on

Chef Meet & Greet

Live Music Stage

Chefs Theatre

Cake & Bake Theatre

Drinks Theatre

Luxury VIP Tent

Hot Chilli Challenge

Kids’ Cookery

Fire Stage

Artisan Market

Street Food

Fairground

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Daily features:

Live Music – all day
La Española Chefs Theatre – 12-5pm
Drinks Theatre – 12.30-6.30pm
Cake & Bake Theatre – 11.30am – 5.30pm
Deli Kitchen Kids Cookery Theatre with Rethink Food – 12-4pm
Fire Stage – 12-5pm

Headliners: Scouting For Girls

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La Española Chefs Theatre

Host: Dhruv Baker, MasterChef Champion

12.00pm – Will Dennard, Med
1.00pm – Sophie Sugrue, MasterChef Finalist 2026
2.00pm – Harry Maguire, MasterChef Champion 2026
3.00pm – Kanthi Thamma, The Spice Circuit
4.00pm – Bookie Mitchell, Namo
5.00pm – Dhruv Baker, MasterChef Champion
6.00pm – Hot Chilli Challenge

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Fire Stage

Host: Jacqueline Wise, BBQ Chef

12.15pm – Your New Favourite Rubs & Sauces
1.15pm – How to Cook the Perfect Steak
2.15pm – Mastering Fire-Cooked Seafood
3.15pm – Cooking It Low & Slow
4.15pm – Sizzling It Hot & Fasts

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Drinks Theatre

12.30pm – Charlie, Silent Noise Wine in assoc with The Antipodean Sommelier
1.30pm – Tom Surgey, How to Drink Wine
2.30pm – Joe Wadsack, Balfour winery – England’s “best vineyard to visit”
3.30pm – Tom Surgey, Fever-Tree: More Than A Mixer – The Stories Behind Your Favourite Serves
4.30pm – Joe Wadsack, Mucho Más – Spain’s hottest wine brand!
5.30pm – Joe Wadsack, Stunning Spritzers!
6.30pm – Tom Surgey, Summer Cocktails with Altos Tequila & Lillet

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Cake & Bake Theatre

Host: Mich Turner, Little Venice Cake Company

11.30am – Brilliant Bread
12.30pm – Lulu Hollis, Swahili Kitchen
1.30pm – Jodie’s Cookies
2.30pm – Mich Turner, Little Venice Cake Company
3.30pm – Kane McDowell, Sugardough Bakery
4.30pm – Sian Madlani, culinary artist

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Deli Kitchen Kids Cookery School with Rethink Food

Making Fun & Funky Herby Flatbreads

Classes running 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm. Tickets available from the front desk on a first-come, first-served basis

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Live Music Stage

Headliners: Scouting For Girls

11.30 – Rock Choir Pippa Binham
12.10 – Vinther
13.00 – George Redwood
13.50 – Marylebone Jelly
14.40 – The Popchestra
15.30 – BuzzBoxx
16.20 – Stay Classy
17.30 – Marylebone Jelly
19.10 – Scouting for Girls

Headliners: B*Witched

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La Española Chefs Theatre

Host: Tom Rhodes, MasterChef Champion

12.00pm – Steven Edwards, .etch
1.00pm – Lulu Hollis, Swahili Kitchen
2.00pm – Peter Dantanus, Burnt Orange
3.00pm – Radhika Howarth, Author, Flavours Without Borders
4.00pm – Jay & Gary, Dishy Dads
5.00pm – Tom Rhodes, MasterChef Champion
6.00pm – Hot Chilli Challenge

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Fire Stage

Host: Jacqueline Wise, BBQ Chef

12.15pm – Mastering Fire-Cooked Seafood
1.15pm – Blazin’ Hot Wings Challenge
2.15pm – Sweet Treats from the BBQ
3.15pm – Melt-In-Your-Mouth Ribs
4.15pm – Dirty Coal Cooking

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Drinks Theatre

12.30pm – Après Provence
1.30pm – Tom Surgey, How to Drink Wine
2.30pm – Joe Wadsack, Balfour winery – England’s “best vineyard to visit”
3.30pm – Tom Surgey, Fever-Tree: More Than A Mixer – The Stories Behind Your Favourite Serves
4.30pm – Joe Wadsack, Mucho Más – Spain’s hottest wine brand!
5.30pm – Joe Wadsack, Stunning Spritzers!
6.30pm – Tom Surgey, Summer Cocktails with Altos Tequila & Lillet

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Cake & Bake Theatre

Host: Mich Turner, Little Venice Cake Company

11.30am – Sian Madlani, culinary artist
12.30pm – Robert Kingdon, XO Chocolate
1.30pm – Jodie’s Cookies
2.30pm – Mich Turner, Little Venice Cake Company
3.30pm – Kane McDowell, Sugardough Bakery
4.30pm – Jodie Heaven, Cielo Cakery

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Deli Kitchen Kids Cookery School with Rethink Food

Making Fun & Funky Herby Flatbreads

Classes running 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm. Tickets available from the front desk on a first-come, first-served basis

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Live Music Stage

Headliners: B*Witched

11.50 – Rock Choir
12.40 – Neveah
13.30 – Harmony Makers
14.30 – Kay Iris
15.40 – Reigns
16.40 – Wild Horse
17.40 – Stay Classy
19.25 – B*witched

Headliners: Boyzlife feat Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden

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La Española Chefs Theatre

Host: Tom Rhodes, MasterChef Champion

12.00pm – Ewan Waller, Michelin-Starred Maré by Rafael Calgali
1.00pm – Duncan Ray, Little Fish Market
2.00pm – Alex Webb, Orion Restaurant
3.00pm – Sian Madlani, culinary artist
4.00pm – Alun Sperring, The Chilli Pickle
5.00pm – Hot Chilli Challenge

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Fire Stage

Host: Jacqueline Wise, BBQ Chef

12.15pm – Sizzling It Hot & Fast
1.15pm – The World’s Tastiest Kebabs
2.15pm – Perfect Pickles, Ferments and Sides
3.15pm – Jacqueline’s Signature Dish
4.15pm – Sweet Treats from the BBQ

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Drinks Theatre

12.30pm – Joe Wadsack, Magical Summer Drinks
1.30pm – Tom Surgey, How to Drink Wine
2.30pm – Joe Wadsack, Balfour winery – England’s “best vineyard to visit”
3.30pm – Joe Wadsack, Chateau Paquette
4.30pm – Tom Surgey, Fever-Tree: More Than A Mixer – The Stories Behind Your Favourite Serves
5.30pm – Tom Surgey, Summer Cocktails with Altos Tequila & Lillet

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Cake & Bake Theatre

Host: Mich Turner, Little Venice Cake Company

11.30am – Lulu Hollis, Swahili Kitchen
12.30pm – Kane McDowell, Sugardough Bakery
1.30pm – Jodie’s Cookies
2.30pm – Mich Turner, Little Venice Cake Company
3.30pm – Jodie Heaven, Cielo Cakery

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Deli Kitchen Kids Cookery School with Rethink Food

Making Fun & Funky Herby Flatbreads

Classes running 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm. Tickets available from the front desk on a first-come, first-served basis

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Live Music Stage

Headliners: Boyzlife

12.00 – City of Stars Choir
13.00 – Macy
14.00 – Soph & Simon
14.50 – Serena Grant Band
15.40 – Paul James Project
16.30 – TJ Walker
18.00 – Boyzlife

Join us at Brighton Foodies Festival 2026 for our biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music. See headliners performing live. Purchase Pit ticket upgrades to get close to the stars.

Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre. Learn on our Fire Stage featuring barbecue and firepit cooking and compete in our new Hot Wings Challenge.

Learn how to make show-stopping cakes in the Cake & Bake Theatre with expert bakers and Great British Bake Off stars.

Sample new cocktails, wines and beers in The Drinks Theatre with expert guidance. Learn from Three Wine Men’s Tom Surgey and ITV This Morning wine expert Joe Wadsack. Eat delicious street food from around the world. Taste new flavours. Meet artisan producers. Have fun all day with chilli eating competitions and food challenges! Kids join in the fun at the Deli Kitchen Kids Cookery School with Rethink Food.

Weekend tickets available: gives you entry for all 3 days, so you can enjoy the whole festival and come and go as you please from £15 per day.

Opening Times
Saturday 2nd May 2026 – 11am–9pm
Sunday 3rd May 2026 – 11am–9pm
Monday 4th May 2026 – 11am–8pm

Ticket prices from
Adult £27
Young Adult £8
Family £59 ( 2 adults, 2 children)
Ticket types
Gold ticket:
Festival entry
Chefs Theatre demos
Cake & Bake Theatre demos
Music Stage with live bands
Drinks Theatre tastings
Digital showguide
Platinum ticket:
Fast track entry
VIP Lounge access
Meet & greet with chefs
Music Stage with live bands
Goodie bag with foodie treats
Reserved seating in theatres
Digital showguide
Dogs welcome on a short leash
Goody Bag £6
Carers come for free
Preston Park station is a 5 minute walk from the festival site
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Address: Preston Park, Preston Rd, Brighton BN1 6SD

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