Leamington Food and Drink Festival is back this weekend.

The free event will take place Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2025 from 10am to 6pm at the Royal Pump Room Gardens.

Now in its 18th year, the much-loved festival is expected to welcome thousands of visitors eager to indulge in the very best food, drink and live entertainment the region has to offer — and the best part? It's completely free to attend.

With around 120 exhibitors, festival-goers can expect everything from sizzling street food and artisan delights to tempting treats from many of Leamington's favourite local businesses.

This year's Live Cookery Theatre, sponsored by Davison's Law, is set to be a showstopper.

Alison Shaw, BID Leamington Project Manager, said: "We are extremely excited to announce this year's line-up at the Leamington Food and Drink Festival. It's become a real highlight of the calendar, not just in Leamington but nationally too, and is now regarded as one of the UK's most exciting food festivals.

"This community-focused weekend attracts thousands of people and showcases the incredible food and drink scene here in Leamington, alongside brilliant businesses from across the region."

Newcomers Rosa's Thai, Good Food Cartel and The House will bring fresh flavours to the stage, while festival favourites including Bia's Kitchen, Sophie Hyam and the talented team from Aubrey Allen return to wow the crowds with mouth-watering demos

For budding chefs, the Kids Make and Bake Cookery School, run by the award-winning Get Cooking, will provide hands-on fun, alongside free face-painting (on Saturday only, ages 3 plus will be able to participate) and entertainment from the ever-popular stilt-walker Arron.

Adding to the vibrant festival atmosphere, the bandstand will be alive with music all weekend.

Saturday's line-up features Reign the Girl Band, The Session and Sweet Mischief, while Sunday welcomes Big Sing Choir, Two Piece Blues and Man Made Moon.

Much-loved performers, including Room 17, Abi Rowberry, Sam Lawrence and Nicole will also make a welcome return.

The Leamington Food and Drink Festival promises two days of flavour, music and family-friendly fun — the perfect recipe for a weekend to remember.

For the full programme and latest updates, visit: www.leamingtonfoodfestival.co.uk