North Leeds Food Festival, Roundhay Park
9th – 10th May 2026
The North Leeds Food Festival will return to Roundhay Park on 9th – 10th May 2026 for its 10th year, showcasing a variety of the best food, drink, performing arts and talented chefs in the region. Plus, a lineup of live cookery demonstrations from local chefs working at the region’s best restaurants.
Street Food | Independent Bars | Giant Artisan Produce Market | Live Chefs Demos | Live Entertainment | Kids Activities | Dedicated Wellbeing Area | Traditional Fun Fair | Inflatable Land | Arts & Crafts
Chef Demo Line-Up
Showcasing chefs from some of the best restaurants in Leeds and across the region. The line-up of specially selected chefs will be taking to the stage to show off their skills and teach us some new and exciting techniques for cooking.
2026 LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED.
Here’s who joined us last year:
Saturday 10th May
Chef Ajith Kumar of Tharavadu
Chef Ajith Kumar of Uyare
Sam Pullan of Empire Cafe
Lisa Bennison of Bettys
Sunday 11th May
Minal Patel of Prashad
Jamie Clinton of Shears Yard
Doug Crampton of Eight at Gazehill
Daljit Singh of Punjabi Heaven
International Street Food
Take a walk through the lush green fields of Roundhay Park and enjoy the vast aromas tempting you to tastes from around the world.
Independent Drinks
Lounge on a colourful striped deck chair in the sun. Take a sip of a cold beer, a glass of champagne or a cocktail loaded with fresh strawberries. With a variety of independent bars at the North Leeds Food Festival, they’ve got you covered – whatever your tipple.
Fine Artisan Markets
Tuck into a gooey artisan brownie. Pick up gourmet fudge or luxury cured meats. Lover of cheese? There’s loads of it. And from some of the best producers in the UK.
Live Music & Entertainment
Listen to the sounds of award-winning jazz, soul and pop. Dance your way through the weekend to some incredible headline acts surrounded by the beautiful Roundhay Park.
2026 Headline acts to be announced.
Children’s entertainment – See the excitement on their faces as they watch the Magic Matt show taking place each day. Take part in the free kid’s quiz and fact-hunt all around the site. Be sure to swing by the Traditional Fun Fair and Inflatable Land on your way.
North Leeds Food Festival Event Location & Times
Location: Soldiers Field, Roundhay Park, Leeds LS8 2ER
Times: Saturday 9th May 2026: 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday 10th May 2026: 10 am – 7 pm
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