Great Malvern Food Festival Returns for Its 15th Year in New Location

The popular Great Malvern Food Festival is set to return for its 15th year bringing a weekend of food, drink, and entertainment to the heart of Great Malvern. 

Photo credit: Visit The Malverns

This year's festival will take place on Saturday 4 July, and Sunday 5 July, along Grange Road, outside the front of Malvern Theatres - a temporary location for 2026 while redevelopment works continue at Priory Park. 

The event will run from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday. 

The free festival is delivered in partnership between Malvern Hills District Council and Boffy Markets, with support from Speller Metcalfe, the construction company leading the Malvern Theatres redevelopment project. 

Visitors can expect a packed programme celebrating local food and drink, including: 

• Market stalls and artisan traders 

• Street food vendors 

• Locally sourced produce 

• Locally brewed beer and cider 

• Live music and street performers 

• Family-friendly street entertainment 

As one of the only free food festivals in the region, the event continues to attract thousands of visitors each year and plays an important role in supporting local businesses and producers. 

Daniel Walton, Portfolio Holder for Economy and Tourism at Malvern Hills District Council, said: “We're delighted to welcome the Great Malvern Food Festival. The event has become a much-loved highlight of the summer calendar, attracting visitors from across the region and provides a fantastic showcase for local producers, traders and entertainers. With free entry, a brilliant atmosphere and plenty of food and drink to enjoy, we look forward to welcoming everyone to another fantastic community event.” 

Organisers have confirmed that the Great Malvern Food Festival is expected to return to Priory Park from 2028. 

For more information about the Great Malvern Food Festival, visit www.visitthemalverns.org/foodfest.