Abergavenny Food Festival 2026

19th Sep 2026 – 20th Sep 2026

Abergavenny Food Festival brings together producers, chefs, growers, speakers and curious food lovers for two packed days across the town.

A weekend of food, music and discovery

Explore more than 120 stallholders and over 80 events across 16 venues, with chef demonstrations, cooking over fire, talks, tastings, workshops, food writing and meet-the-author sessions, family activities and more than 16 live music acts. Most of the programme is included with your festival wristband, including the market, demonstrations, debates, the Kids’ Cookery School and entertainment across the town.

A crowd watching a cooking-over-fire demonstration at Abergavenny Castle

Plan your festival visit

When: Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026
Where: Venues across Abergavenny town centre
Tickets: £17 for a day wristband or £26 for the weekend. Under-16s go free.
Local discount: NP7 residents receive 10% off at checkout; proof of address is required when collecting wristbands.
Booking: Advance booking is recommended. Selected talks, tastings, workshops, guided walks and the Saturday evening Party in the Castle require separate tickets.
Opening times vary by venue and activity, so check the full programme before travelling.

A child taking part in the Kids’ Cookery School at Abergavenny Food Festival

Spend more time in Abergavenny

The festival fills the town, so allow time to explore Abergavenny’s independent shops, cafés, restaurants and historic streets as part of your visit. Stay for the weekend or add an extra day to discover more of the town and the surrounding Black Mountains.

Crowds enjoying food stalls at Lower Brewery Yard during Abergavenny Food Festival

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