Top things to see at Flavour Fest 2026
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Flavour Fest Plymouth 2026 is back in the heart of Plymouth City Centre from 29–31 May, bringing three days of incredible food, vibrant street markets, and unforgettable foodie experiences.
As the South West’s largest free food festival, Flavour Fest attracts thousands of visitors eager to explore a diverse selection of street food, artisan produce, and local delicacies.
With over 80 food traders showcasing everything from global street food to handmade treats, Flavour Fest is a must-visit event for food lovers, families, and anyone looking for things to do in Plymouth this May.
Ahead of Flavour Fest 2026, here are the top things you can explore, taste, and experience at this year’s festival.
Try terrific food
We have to start this blog with food, and at Flavour Fest there's so much you must try! We've got more than 80 traders who are well stocked for a weekend of food galore in Plymouth. With cuisines from across the would, arrive hungry and leave happy as there's dishes to delight everyone across the site. Get your tastebuds tingling and check out the traders coming to this year's Flavour Fest.
Check out Flavour Fest for a Fiver
New for 2026! You don't have to break the bank to enjoy great dishes. At this year's festival a range of participating traders are taking part in Flavour Fest for a Fiver, which sees traders plate up smaller sample-sized dishes for just £5. This is a perfect way to discover the wide array of flavours at Flavour Fest and the plates are perfect for sharing with friends. Look out for the fiver signs which showcase that a stall is participating in the offer. Ta
Enjoy live music
There's more to Flavour Fest than just great food, our event wouldn't be complete without a fantastic line-up of great music at the Entertainment Zone sponsored by The Treasury Bar. There's free live music to enjoy across the weekend from a range of top local artists and bands. Grab yourself a bite to eat, or a refreshment from the on-site Treasury Bar, and soak up the atmosphere with some brilliant music. Check out the live music schedule for the Entertainment Zone at Flavour Fest.
Chef Demonstration Stage
Interested to see how all this delicious food is put together? Head to the Cooking Stage where you'll see a range of chef demonstrations/talks across the weekend from some of the region's top culinary specialists. All the demonstrations are free to watch and they are a great way to pick up some cooking tips/tricks. Take a look at the schedule for the Chef Demonstration Stage at Flavour Fest.
Visit the Continental Market
Head to New George Street where you'll find more than 20 traders at the Continental Market, brought to you by Marketplace Europe. Check out cuisines from all over the world at the market which will be stocking terrific food as well as hand made arts, crafts and more! Find out more about the Continental Market at Flavour Fest.