The countdown is on with just a few days to go until the much-loved Leamington Food and Drink Festival returns to the picturesque Pump Room Gardens on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026.
Now in its 19th year, the FREE-to-attend festival, organised by BID Leamington, has become one of the town’s flagship events and will feature around 120 exhibitors, including many of Leamington’s independent businesses, showcasing the very best in local and regional food and drink.
The ever-popular Live Cookery Theatre returns with demonstrations from talented local chefs, who will share recipes, tips and culinary inspiration throughout the weekend. Festival favourites Aubrey Allen, Bia’s Kitchen Show and Sophie Hyam will be joined by Darren Gurry, a quarter-finalist on MasterChef 2025, and the team from Rosa’s Thai.
Young foodies can enjoy the interactive Kids Make and Bake Cookery School, hosted by the award-winning Get Cooking Cookery School, giving budding chefs the chance to learn new skills while having fun.
Live entertainment will keep visitors entertained across both days from the Bandstand stage, kindly sponsored by Thomas Flavell & Sons Solicitors. The line-up includes Abigail O’Meara, Easy 3, Cartoon Tear, All Night Long, Papillon Jazz, Electric Ian, and Room 17. On Sunday, visitors will also hear from And The Sunset, fronted by local singer Amelia Webster, who is shortly releasing a new album. Visitors are encouraged to check the festival website for the full entertainment schedule.
Jamie Connolly, Managing Director of Thomas Flavell & Sons Solicitors, said: “We’re proud to support this year’s festival and its fantastic live music programme. It’s a wonderful community event that showcases the very best of our local businesses, producers and performers, and we’re delighted to help make another memorable weekend possible.”
Alison Shaw, Project Manager at BID Leamington, said: “We can’t wait to welcome visitors back for another fantastic festival. It’s a celebration of everything that makes Leamington’s food and drink scene so special, bringing together local businesses, talented chefs and producers from across the region for a fun-filled weekend. Please come and enjoy the fun.”
With just a few days to go, organisers are encouraging food lovers to join them for a weekend of local flavours, live music and family fun. Local businesses have been preparing for weeks, so the support of local people and visitors from further afield is hugely valued, and they can’t wait to welcome you. The festival runs from 10am – 6pm each day in the Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa.
For more information and festival updates, visit www.leamingtonfoodfestival.co.uk.
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- Family Fun Returns to the Pump Room Gardens this weekend for Leamington Food & Drink Festival.
- Wicked Cookies is a favourite at Leamington Food & Drink Festival.
- Room 17 joins the 2026 Food and Drink Festival music lineup.
- The Boiler Room will be back serving up local brews at Leamington Food & Drink Festival 2026.
