Leicester's biggest Food Festival returns to Abbey Park his August!
Added by Love Business East Midlands | 22 May 2025
Following a phenomenal sell-out debut and being listed in The Sun, as one of the best budget festivals in the UK, Leicester Food Festival is back in Abbey Park for a second helping of culinary delights and family fun on 9th & 10th August.
Set to be the ultimate summer celebration of food, fun, music and family entertainment, prepare for an unforgettable weekend packed with exciting new additions and returning favourites.
There will be headlining acts from Mercury, the ultimate Queen Tribute; Steptastic bringing their 90’s nostalgic hits; widely acclaimed MacBusted; the UK famous Stereophonics tribute band, Stereosonics and Leicester’s own EAGA Gospel Choir, who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent!
Some of the food highlights include Award Winning Burgers from Meatcastles, Bento Boxes from Sticky Beaks, an African BBQ, donut eating competitions, viral Dubai Chocolate ice cream from LA Pop, Candyfloss Creations from Floss Boss, The Yorkshire Crepe Co, Award winning Colombo Street Sri Lankan Street Food, Smashing Plates authentic Greek food, Artisan Bakes & Pastries, the famous Chicken George Jnr, Stonehurst Farm local Farm Shop and many more flavours from across the globe.
There will be a Cocktail Bar from Audreys, Craft Ale, a Billini & Prosecco Bar, Aperol Spritz Hut, Pimms Tent, Homemade Ice Cream from Ferneleys, Chimney Cakes, luxury milkshakes made with local milk from Leedham Farm Dairy, and so much more to tempt you, including a huge 80 stall Makers Market curated by Midlands Makers.
Families can have fun at the balloon discos in the Big Top Tent, take part in a hilarious game of Drag Bingo, watch the bubble magic shows, be amazed by the hula hoop artist, make arts & crafts, build sandcastles, and learn some new skills in the brand new free Skate Park.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! There will be wine tasting with wine enthusiast @thewinefan, a huge funfair from Billy Bates, Leicester City in the Community are hosting a penalty shootout, plus facepainting, glitter, hair braiding, and so much more!
Whether you’re a devoted foodie, music lover, or simply looking for the ultimate Summer day out for your family, Leicester Food Festival 2025 has something for everyone!
But it’s not just the food and entertainment that should give you a warm feeling, the festival is, once again, proudly supported by Visit Leicester’s ‘Taste The Place’ campaign – an exciting initiative that celebrates Leicester’s diverse food culture and champions food and drink businesses from across the region.
This year, the festival is also delighted to support ‘Open Hands Food Bank,’ a vital local charity helping to feed families across Leicester.
"We are incredibly excited to bring the Leicester Food Festival back to Abbey Park," says Kev, Festival Director. "This year, we've expanded our offerings to create an even more immersive and enjoyable experience for our attendees, all while supporting the amazing work of Open Hands Food Bank."
Festival Highlights:
- 50+ Street Food Vendors – Discover bold, mouth-watering flavours from around the globe
- Live Music & DJ All Weekend Long– With headline acts including Mercury (Queen Tribute), Steptastic (90s anthems), the much-loved MacBusted, Stereophonics tribute band, Stereosonics and Leicester’s very own amazing EAGA Gospel Choir
- Midlands Makers Market – Over 80 talented local creators and artisan food producers
- Live on Stage Donut Eating Competitions – Bring your appetite and your game face!
- Wine tasting Experiences with @Winefan
- Kids Skate Park & Climbing Wall
- Circus School & Hula Hoop Shows – Dazzling performances and hands-on fun
- The Bubblologist – Mesmerising bubble magic for all ages
- Face Painting & Glitter
- Balloon Discos in the Big Top Tent
- Drag Bingo – win prizes, family friendly fun
- Kids Sand Workshops
- Billy Bates Funfair – Classic rides and family thrills
- Arts & Crafts
- Stonehurst Farm – Meet the animals and discover their artisan bakes!
- Games & Activities with Leicester City Football Community Team…and lots more still to be announced!
- Join us this August at Abbey Park and make it a weekend to remember.
Tickets are on sale now from www.leicesterfoodfestival.co.uk
Limited Early Bird tickets are now on sale from www.Leicesterfoodfestival.co.uk
Tickets start from just £5. Under 5’s are free.
