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Southsea Food Festival, one of the South's biggest events of its kind, returns on 5 and 6 July, packed with stalls offering goodies from some of the best food and drink producers in the area.

Food lovers can browse, sample, and buy a wide range of foods - including churros, takoyaki, ice cream, BBQ, local condiments, tea, wines, beers, and Portsmouth's award-winning 5-year aged rum. There will be plenty of options for veggies, vegans and even pet dogs.

Sponsored by Victorious Festivals Ltd, Nation Radio, Hovertravel, toob and Evosa, the festival takes over central Southsea streets, spanning Palmerston, Clarendon and Osborne Roads, as well as the full length of Avenue De Caen. 

With an acoustic stage featuring local musical talent, family entertainments, plus a new Kitchen Stage where local chefs and restaurateurs will showcase their specialities, it promises to be a fantastic foodie day out!

New for 2025 (supported by Southsea Deli, Southsea Waitrose and Express FM) is the Kitchen Stage. Here, chefs and restaurateurs from Portsmouth businesses including The Briny and Natty's Jerk will showcase their specialities, offering tips and tasty treats

Find out more at rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk.

Please note, with this event taking over some central Southsea streets there will be road closures in place. Check back nearer the date for full details on all these once they are confirmed.