The event will feature a host of Yorkshire’s finest independent traders

A festival season favourite will return to Leeds next August, with organisers unveiling plans for its third annual celebration at one of the county’s most renowned landmarks.

The Temple Newsam Estate will host over 120 independent businesses and introduce a fresh new set of entertainment for visitors.

Through an expanded series of local partnerships and new family activities, organisers are looking to build on the last two years to create their most vibrant celebration to date.

Temple Newsam Food Festival will return on the 14th-15th August 2027 | Jack Biggin Photography

placeholder image — Temple Newsam Food Festival will return on the 14th-15th August 2027 | Jack Biggin Photography

Festival favourites including the Street Food Arena, Artisan Markets and Streets of Independent Bars will return, and Visitors can expect a varied selection of street food vendors, local makers, artisans and independent drinks traders throughout the festival grounds.

Izaak Shuttleworth, Assistant Festival Manager, said: “We're extremely grateful for the wonderful community that has come together around the festival over the last two years, from independent businesses, local traders and performers to the thousands of festival-goers who've supported us from across Yorkshire.

“Leeds is home to an incredible range of culinary and creative talent, so it’s important to us that we showcase the very best of the region’s independent trading scene while creating a fantastic experience for visitors.”

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Four live stages will run throughout the entire weekend, all included in festival admission:

The Main Stage - Showcasing local soloists, bands, choirs and musicians
Cookery Theatre - Live demonstrations from regional chefs and culinary experts
Sizzling Showdown Arena - Four interactive shows each day, including Wally Woof’s
Family Dog Show and The Chilli Challenge
Entertainers Stage - Local magicians, circus performers and entertainers.

Leeds Mind returns as the charity partners of the event, with organisers hoping to build on the £210,000 raised for mental health initiatives across the UK through the Temple Newsam Food Festival and its sister festivals.

Limited Early Bird Tickets are now available through the Temple Newsam Food Festival website.

For more information, tickets, and updates, visit: www.templenewsamfoodfestival.com