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TBCMAY 2027

Newcastle Food Festival

2027 dates not announced yet — usually early May bank holiday weekend (Saturday to Monday)

Exhibition Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear · North East England

Street foodChef demosLocal producersFood & drinkFamilyLive music Ticketed

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A restored Victorian bandstand with a domed roof among trees and flower beds in Exhibition Park
The bandstand in Exhibition Park, Newcastle, where the Newcastle Food Festival is held (photo 2017) — Photo: Audesome, CC0

A ticketed May bank holiday food festival in Newcastle's Exhibition Park, with street food, chef demos and live music.

Newcastle Food Festival takes over Exhibition Park for the early May bank holiday weekend.

Visitors can browse international street food, artisan markets of local produce and independent bars, and watch free live chef demonstrations. There is live music from local musicians and tribute acts, plus stilt walkers, magicians and children's cooking classes.

Dogs are welcome, and the festival supports Tyneside & Northumberland Mind.

Dates

YearDatesStatus
2027 Not announced yet (usually early May bank holiday weekend (Saturday to Monday)) Expected
2026 Saturday 2 – Monday 4 May 2026 Held

Dates are taken from the festival’s own website and were last checked on 5 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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