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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A slick, ticketed food festival with chef-demo theatres, a cocktail and drinks line-up, and headline live music in the evenings — the same touring format Foodies runs in cities across the UK. At around £27 a head it's a proper paid day out, not a free local market, and the live-music bill is a big part of what you're paying for. Good fun with the family or a group; less about discovering small Scottish producers than the free festivals are.
It's a mostly outdoor park event in August — bring sunscreen and a waterproof, and sturdy shoes for grass.
Programme highlights
| Event | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chefs Theatre | Daily | Live demos from Michelin and MasterChef names — free with entry, first come for seats. |
| Cake & Bake Theatre | Daily | Baking demos and competitions. |
| Evening live music | Fri–Sun | Headline sets — the 2026 bill has included names like Scouting For Girls and Gareth Gates. |
Tickets & pricing
Day entry to the festival, theatres and live music
Day entry — under-12s usually free
Day entry for four
Visitor tips
- Buy advance tickets — prices step up as tiers sell and the gate is dearest
- Come hungry but bring cash/card for stalls on top of the entry fee
- Chef-theatre seats are first come, first served — arrive early for a headline slot
- It's grass in a park — wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy
Getting there
- Drive from edinburgh
- 1 hour 1555 milesM8 west to Glasgow, then south to Giffnock
- Drive from glasgow
- 20 min6 milesSouth-west to Giffnock; park-and-stride from nearby streets on busy days
- Public transport
- Train to Whitecraigs or Williamwood (short walk), or buses to Giffnock/Rouken Glen from Glasgow city centre.
- Parking
- Limited park parking fills fast — arrive early or use public transport; residential parking nearby is restricted.
Where to stay
Plenty of choice in Glasgow; the Southside is closest to Giffnock.
Where to stay near Foodies Festival (Glasgow)
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of Foodies Festival (Glasgow).
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Where to eat nearby
- Giffnock & Clarkston cafesCafes / restaurants5–10 min
Battlefield Rest and the Southside's independents are a short drive for before or after.
Know what you're buying: this is a big commercial touring festival, so expect polish, crowds and a ticket price rather than a quiet producers' market. The chef theatres and evening music are the draw, and the Rouken Glen setting is lovely. If it's specifically Scottish artisan producers you want, the free festivals (Edinburgh, Taste of Grampian) give you more of that per pound — but for a lively family day out with food, drink and a headline act, Foodies delivers what it says.
Frequently asked questions
+When is Foodies Festival Glasgow 2026?
14–16 August 2026 at Rouken Glen Park, Giffnock — Friday 2pm–10pm, Saturday 11am–9pm, Sunday 11am–8pm.
+How much are tickets?
Advance adult tickets are around £27, young-adult (13–17) around £8, and a family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) around £59. Prices rise as tiers sell and on the gate; under-12s usually go free.
+Is it free entry?
No — Foodies Festival is a ticketed event, unlike Scotland's free producer festivals. The ticket covers entry, the chef theatres and the live music.
+Where is it and how do I get there?
Rouken Glen Park, Giffnock, on Glasgow's south side. Trains to Whitecraigs or Williamwood are a short walk; park parking is limited, so public transport is easiest.
+Is it dog-friendly?
Generally no (assistance dogs excepted) — check the official event page before bringing a dog.
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