Food lovers from across the North West are getting excited about the mouthwatering return of the Southport Food and Drink Festival for 2025.

Taking place from Friday 30th May to Sunday 1st June in Southport’s Victoria Park, the three-day festival of tantalising treats is a firm favourite in the region’s events calendar. And this year promises to bring even more flavour, flair and fantastic experiences for festival goers.

A Feast for All Senses

People can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with international street food, locally produced delicacies, artisan goods, refreshing beverages, and live music.

With free entry for all, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a memorable day out by the coast.

New for 2025: The Experience Marquee

For the first time ever, the festival will include an Experience Marquee. This is a new area offering a range of exciting, ticketed sessions designed to take visitors’ festival experience to the next level.

Visitors will be able to enjoy expertly led wine and food pairings courtesy of One Foot in the Grapes, get hands-on with a bento cake decorating class with Cake Corner, or sample a range of craft brews in a tasting session with Neptune Brewery.

Whisky lovers can look forward to an exploration of fine spirits with the Southport Whisky Club. And fans of fiery flavours won’t want to miss the Buffalo Wings and Beer Tasting experience hosted by Just Wings.

Tastes, Treats, and Entertainment

Alongside the Experience Marquee, the wider festival site will be alive with the scent of sizzling street food and the sounds of live entertainment.

Dozens of stalls will offer cuisine from around the globe, while local artisans will showcase handmade produce, gifts and unique finds.

Refreshment stalls and bars will serve a wide variety of drinks from refreshing cocktails to locally brewed craft beers ensuring there’s something for every palate.

Whether you're learning something new in a tasting session, tucking into your favourite dish or soaking up the festival atmosphere with friends and family, the Southport Food and Drink Festival offers an unmissable celebration of food, drink and good times.

Something for everyone to enjoy 

Cllr Marion Atkinson, Leader of Sefton Council, said:
“The Southport Food and Drink Festival continues to go from strength to strength, and we’re incredibly delighted to organise the biggest and best show we’ve ever had.

“If you’re a returning foodie I don’t need to tell you that it’s a fantastic showcase of the creativity, quality and artistic spirit that defines our borough’s food and drink offer.

“If this is your first time, you will have picked a brilliant Festival to start with, especially with our exciting new features like the Experience Marquee. There really is something for everyone to enjoy.”

Find out more 

For full details and to purchase Experience Marquee tickets, people should visit  http://bit.ly/42t01mL