British Food Festivals Still To Come In 2025
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Highlights from this year's culinary calendar
Summer isn’t the only time for festivals. Throughout the year, the country’s regional culinary scenes are celebrated with an eclectic programme of events, offering the chance to meet local producers, watch top chefs in action and of course tuck into plenty of delicious food and drinks. From a new event on Bristol’s harbourside to a seafood extravaganza in Devon, here are the food festivals still available to book for 2025.
Best British Food Festivals Still To Come In 2025
Brick Lane Curry Festival, London
Curry lovers: we’ve got some exciting news for you. After a nine-year hiatus, the beloved Brick Lane Curry Festival is returning to the streets of East London this September. The event will spotlight the area’s legendary curry houses with street food stalls, chef demonstrations and performances, alongside free activities ranging from Henna painting workshops to Bangla dance classes.
When? 19 – 21 September 2025
BOOK: eventbrite.co.uk
FŌDA: A Festival of Food Ideas, Bristol
A brand-new festival is coming to Bristol’s Arnolfini arts centre this month, FŌDA, standing for ‘festival of food ideas’. Helmed by local chef Josh Eggerton, owner of The Pony Group, alongside Shona Graham of Team Canteen, the festival began as an industry event, but this year it’s opening to the public for the first time. Inspired by Galway’s Food on the Edge, the event explores some of the biggest issues in the food world, from regenerative farming to health and education, through panel talks, workshops and exhibitions. Guests can also explore local ingredients at the Producer Village, which will be dotted along the harbourside.
When? 27 – 28 September 2025
BOOK: fodafestival.com
Dartmouth Food Festival, Dartmouth
Dartmouth’s autumn food event returns this October, set against the backdrop of the River Dart. Spread across three days, the festival brings together chefs, writers and producers from all over the country, with a programme of talks, cookery demonstrations and drinks masterclasses. Don’t miss the opening night party, where local chefs will cook up dishes using South West produce, alongside live music.
When? 24 – 26 October 2025
BOOK: dartmouthfoodfestival.com
Abergavenny Food Festival, Wales
Each September, the Welsh town of Abergavenny comes alive with chefs, farmers and foodies, who unite for the annual food festival. Set across two days in multiple venues, the event sees over 150 exhibitors showcasing local produce from Monmouthshire, the Marches, Wales and further afield. Festival goers can watch chefs live in action on the stage in the Victorian Market Hall, and listen to debates from culinary figures: in previous years the festival has attracted names like Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jamie Oliver and Monica Galetti.
When? 20 and 21 September 2025
BOOK: abergavennyfoodfestival.com
Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival, Suffolk
Home to over 50 miles of coastline and some of the country’s finest gastropubs, Suffolk has a thriving food and drink scene. At the heart lies the region’s artisan producers, who join together each year for the Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival. Founded in 2006, the weekend always attracts a star-studded line-up: last year names like Ben Tish and Tom Booton made an appearance, alongside food writers including Clare Finney and William Sitwell. There’s always an exciting range of masterclasses on offer too, where you can dip your toe into the art of seafood cooking, food preservation and more.
When? 27 and 28 September 2025
BOOK: aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk
England’s Seafood Feast, Devon
Devon is a haven for seafood lovers, home to numerous charming seaside restaurants serving up some of the country’s freshest fish. The best chance to try it? At England’s Seafood Fest, a two-week festival in the English Riviera featuring everything from crab-cracking masterclasses to coastal foraging workshops and fishing trips. It’s back this autumn, spread across over 30 eateries in Torquay, Brixham and Paignton and offering a diverse range of seafood – from fish and chips on the beach to sushi and fine dining.
When? 26 September – 12 October 2025
BOOK: englishriviera.co.uk
Falmouth Oyster Festival, Cornwall
One of Cornwall’s best-loved culinary events is the Falmouth Oyster Festival, a weekend dedicated to the mighty mollusc. Designed to celebrate the start of oyster dredging season, which runs from October to March, the festival highlights traditional harvesting methods using only sail and oar, with a focus on the native Fal oyster. Shuck oysters while sipping champagne, meet local Cornish producers and catch the annual Working Boat Race – all amid the picturesque settings of Falmouth.
When? 9 – 12 October 2025
