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Foodies Festival (Edinburgh)

The Edinburgh leg of the ticketed, UK-wide Foodies Festival — three days in Inverleith Park with chef-demo theatres, a Cake & Bake tent, a drinks and cocktail line-up, street food and headline evening live music. Not to be confused with the free Edinburgh Food Festival in George Square Gardens: this is the paid national-brand event, more day-out-with-music than local producers' market.

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Dates
7 August 2026 – 9 August 2026
7–9 August 2026. Friday 2pm–10pm, Saturday 11am–9pm, Sunday 11am–8pm. The Edinburgh leg of the UK-wide Foodies Festival tour, a week before its Glasgow dates.
Location
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
Tickets
TBC
Advance tickets are tiered — early-bird can be up to 40% off, and prices climb as tiers sell. Gate prices are highest. Book a week or two ahead.
In brief

The same slick, ticketed Foodies format as the Glasgow dates, in a lovely setting at Inverleith Park with the city skyline behind. Chef-demo theatres, a cocktail and drinks line-up and headline evening music — a paid day out (around £24 a head) rather than a free producers' market. The live-music bill is a big part of the ticket. Fun with the family or a group; less about discovering small Scottish producers than the free Edinburgh Food Festival across town.

Size
Large — multiple theatres, dozens of stalls and an evening music stage
Tens of thousands over the weekend
Weather & logistics

A mostly outdoor park event in August — bring sunscreen and a waterproof, and shoes you don't mind on grass.

Programme highlights

EventWhenNotes
Chefs TheatreDailyLive demos from Michelin and MasterChef names — free with entry, first come for seats.
Cake & Bake TheatreDailyBaking demos and competitions.
Evening live musicFri–SunHeadline sets — Foodies' 2026 tour bill has included names like Scouting For Girls and Gareth Gates.

Tickets & pricing

Adult (advance)
£24

Day entry to the festival, theatres and live music

Young adult (13–17)
£8

Day entry — under-12s usually free

3-day weekend pass
£42

Entry across all three days (~£14/day)

Visitor tips

  1. Buy advance/early-bird tickets — the gate is dearest and tiers step up
  2. Bring cash/card for stalls on top of the entry fee
  3. Chef-theatre seats are first come, first served — arrive early for a headline slot
  4. It's on grass in a park — wear suitable shoes
  5. Combine with Stockbridge — the Sunday market and independents are a short walk

Getting there

Drive from edinburgh
10 min
1.5 miles
North of the centre to Inverleith; limited street parking
Drive from glasgow
1 hour 15
50 miles
M8 east to Edinburgh, then north to Inverleith
Public transport
Lothian buses to Stockbridge/Canonmills, then a short walk. About 25 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Waverley.
Parking
Very limited residential street parking around Inverleith — public transport is strongly recommended.

Where to stay

Edinburgh / Stockbridge hotels
Various
5–20 min
From £130/night

Book early — it overlaps the start of the Fringe.

Where to eat nearby

  • Stockbridge independents
    Cafes / restaurants / deli
    10 min walk

    Delis, bakeries and the Sunday Stockbridge Market are a short walk south.

Honest take

First, don't confuse it with the free Edinburgh Food Festival in George Square Gardens — different event, different feel. This one's the big commercial touring festival: polish, crowds, a ticket price and a headline act, in a genuinely nice park. The chef theatres and evening music are the draw. If you want free and producer-led, the George Square one gives you more per pound; if you want a lively day out with food, drink and music, Foodies delivers what it promises.

Frequently asked questions

+When is Foodies Festival Edinburgh 2026?

7–9 August 2026 at Inverleith Park — Friday 2pm–10pm, Saturday 11am–9pm, Sunday 11am–8pm.

+Is this the same as the Edinburgh Food Festival?

No. The Edinburgh Food Festival in George Square Gardens (late July) is free. This is the ticketed Foodies Festival at Inverleith Park — a separate, UK-wide touring event.

+How much are tickets?

Advance adult tickets are around £24, young-adult (13–17) around £8, and a 3-day weekend pass works out near £14/day. Early-bird can be up to 40% off; gate prices are higher. Under-12s usually go free.

+Where is it and how do I get there?

Inverleith Park, north of the city centre near Stockbridge and Canonmills (EH3). Lothian buses stop nearby; it's about a 25-minute walk from Waverley. Parking is very limited.

+Is it dog-friendly?

Generally no (assistance dogs excepted) — check the official event page before bringing a dog.

Compare with other festivals

City of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Food Festival
The best free food festival in Scotland. Compact, city-centre, and strong on Scottish producers — cheese, charcuterie, baking, street food, and a good drinks selection. Runs for 10 days in George Square Gardens during Edinburgh's festival season. Less hectic than the Royal Highland Show, more accessible than rural festivals. Go on a weekday for a less crowded experience. No booking required.
Glasgow
Foodies Festival (Glasgow)
The Glasgow leg of the UK-wide Foodies Festival — a big, ticketed, three-day food-and-music day out in Rouken Glen Park. Chef demos in the Chefs Theatre, a Cake & Bake tent, a drinks and cocktail line-up, street food, a wellness village and headline live music in the evenings. It's a polished national-brand event rather than a local producers' market, so treat it as a day out as much as a food shop.

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