Food festivals in December 2026

Region Anywhere in the UK ScotlandNorthern IrelandNorth East EnglandNorth West EnglandYorkshire and the HumberWalesWest MidlandsEast MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonSouth East EnglandSouth West England Type Any kind of festival Seafood festivalsCheese festivalsChilli festivalsGarlic festivalsChocolate festivalsVegan and plant-based festivalsChristmas food fairsStreet food festivalsFood showsWorld food festivalsFestivals with chef demonstrationsProducers’ and artisan festivalsFood and drink festivals with a drinks focusFood and drink festivalsFamily-friendly festivalsFood festivals with live music Free entry Show

Weekend of 5–6 December

Thu–Sun3–6DEC

Padstow Christmas Fayre

When: Thu 3 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 In 59 days

Padstow, Cornwall · South West England

ChristmasChef demosLocal producers

Sat5DEC

eat:Nailsea

When: Sat 5 Dec 2026

Nailsea, Somerset · South West England

Street foodLocal producersFood & drink Free entry

Sat5DEC

London Vegan Fayre

When: Sat 5 Dec 2026

London, Greater London · London

VeganChristmasFood show

Sat–Sun5–6DEC

Taste Cumbria Christmas

When: Sat 5 – Sun 6 Dec 2026

Cockermouth, Cumbria · North West England

ChristmasChef demosLocal producers Free entry

Weekend of 12–13 December

Sat12DEC

eat:Taunton

When: Sat 12 Dec 2026

Taunton, Somerset · South West England

ChristmasStreet foodLocal producers Free entry

Sat–Sun12–13DEC

Free From Festival Manchester

When: Sat 12 – Sun 13 Dec 2026

Trafford Park, Greater Manchester · North West England

Street foodFood showChef demos

Sun13DEC

eat:Dawlish

When: Sun 13 Dec 2026

Dawlish, Devon · South West England

ChristmasStreet foodLocal producers Free entry

Dates come from each festival’s own website and were correct when we checked them, but they can change — always confirm with the organiser before you travel. Add every confirmed festival to your calendar · Suggest a festival