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The Leith Food Festival, Edinburgh 2026
See you in May, Edinburgh…
BIG news! Brand-New for 2026 is the Leith Food Festival, taking place on May 30th & 31st at Leith Links, Edinburgh.
Gather your favourite people and join us as we head to the heart of Leith to celebrate global flavours, performing arts, and the very best of Edinburgh's independent scene. On the menu is heaps of live entertainment, delicious food, and family attractions we doubt you'll have seen anywhere else.
Here's what to expect...
• Live Music All Weekend, from soloists and bands to carefully chosen tribute acts
• Our Live Cookery Theatre, where the region's leading chefs share crash courses in mastering your favourite dishes
• Street Food Arena, serving an eclectic mix global cuisines from some of Scotland's top street food vendors
• Artisan Markets, where you'll find melt-in-the-mouth cheeses, homemade crafts, luxury chocolates, vibrant artwork... the list goes on
• Family Entertainment, such as top-rated magicians, roaming comedy, circus workshops, stilt walkers and more
• Free Activities, Challenges and Competitions - Unique experiences tailored to friends and families of all ages, such as The Foodie Olympics, our festival scavenger hunt, and banana jousting (yes, you read that last one right).
• Eccentric Production - Aesthetic touches that mix food and drink with the weird and wonderful...
Whether you're looking to stroll through our bustling markets, pull up a a deckchair and soak in the live music, or throw yourself at just about everything we have on offer - there's a little bit of something for everyone.
It's a weekend for slowing down, unwinding, and enjoying shared moments with your closest people.
Join thousands for the very first Leith Food Festival, Edinburgh.
Early Bird Tickets are on sale now. Grab yours while you still can - don't say we didn't warn ya!
BIG news! Brand-New for 2026 is the Leith Food Festival, taking place on May 30th & 31st at Leith Links, Edinburgh.
Gather your favourite people and join us as we head to the heart of Leith to celebrate global flavours, performing arts, and the very best of Edinburgh's independent scene. On the menu is heaps of live entertainment, delicious food, and family attractions we doubt you'll have seen anywhere else.
Here's what to expect...
• Live Music All Weekend, from soloists and bands to carefully chosen tribute acts
• Our Live Cookery Theatre, where the region's leading chefs share crash courses in mastering your favourite dishes
• Street Food Arena, serving an eclectic mix global cuisines from some of Scotland's top street food vendors
• Artisan Markets, where you'll find melt-in-the-mouth cheeses, homemade crafts, luxury chocolates, vibrant artwork... the list goes on
• Family Entertainment, such as top-rated magicians, roaming comedy, circus workshops, stilt walkers and more
• Free Activities, Challenges and Competitions - Unique experiences tailored to friends and families of all ages, such as The Foodie Olympics, our festival scavenger hunt, and banana jousting (yes, you read that last one right).
• Eccentric Production - Aesthetic touches that mix food and drink with the weird and wonderful...
Whether you're looking to stroll through our bustling markets, pull up a a deckchair and soak in the live music, or throw yourself at just about everything we have on offer - there's a little bit of something for everyone.
It's a weekend for slowing down, unwinding, and enjoying shared moments with your closest people.
Join thousands for the very first Leith Food Festival, Edinburgh.
Early Bird Tickets are on sale now. Grab yours while you still can - don't say we didn't warn ya!
Saturday 30 May 26 and Sunday 31 May 26
Leith Links, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 8HR
Limited Early Bird Tickets Available: £6.95 Adults, £4.95 U16, Under 5 Free
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Food & Drink Festivals 2026
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