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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

Kitchen Stage Line Up

Saturday 5 July
Jordan Thompson, owner and Head Chef at Smoke and Mirrors
Nadia Arab, co-author of cookery book The Road from Karachi
Pauline Macarons, maker of fine macarons

Sunday 6 July
Panormus pizza making
Nat Crutchfield, owner Natty’s Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year
Cameron, Head Chef at The Briny
Tracey Rashid, owner and cake maker from Essence of Cake

Check on the day for exact timings.

Live Music Line Up

Saturday 5 July
Mantando
Force 10 Shanty Crew
Brison
Kev Smith
Elkins & Breeze
Southerlies
Bemis

Sunday 6 July
Cantando
Conor Clements & Lara
Hollins & Green
Chris Ricketts
Hometown Show
Day of the Rabblement
Waif & Stray

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.