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Seaham Food Festival

2027 dates not announced yet — usually a weekend in early August

Seaham seafront (Terrace Green area), Seaham, County Durham · North East England

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The large rusted-steel 'Tommy' statue of a seated First World War soldier on Terrace Green above the sea at Seaham
The 'Tommy' statue on Terrace Green, on Seaham seafront where the Seaham Food Festival is held (photo 2026) — Photo: Geoff Holland, CC BY-SA 2.0

A summer seafront food festival in Seaham with around 150 traders and a line-up of TV chef demonstrations.

Durham County Council's summer food festival sets up on Seaham's seafront for a weekend in early August, with around 150 traders selling food, drink and goods.

TV chefs give live demonstrations (Matt Tebbutt headlined in 2026), and there is live music from North East artists, family theatre, storytelling, workshops and outdoor performances.

Park and ride buses run from Spectrum Business Park and Doxford International Business Park (£2.50 adults, 50p children in 2026). Terrace Green car park closes for the festival, and Seaham station is about a 13-minute walk away.

Dates

YearDatesStatus
2027 Not announced yet (usually a weekend in early August) Expected
2026 Saturday 1 – Sunday 2 August 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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