The two month count down begins!

Get ready… Pub in the Park 2026 is coming back to Higginson Park from 14th–17th May, bringing together epic live music, incredible food, top chefs and unforgettable festival fun. It’s set to be one of the tastiest and most exciting weekends of the summer and we can’t wait to welcome you! Here’s a little breakdown of the fun things we have in store for you..

🎶Live Music & Festival Vibes
Expect big tunes and an electric atmosphere across the weekend as incredible live acts take to the stage. This year we’re thrilled to welcome an amazing line-up of headliners including Jools Holland & the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra , Craig David Presents TS5, Gabrielle, McFly, and Razorlight. Alongside these huge names, there will be lots of incredible support acts across the weekend to keep the music going and the festival vibes flowing. Pair the music with world-class food, refreshing drinks and the buzz of the park, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for an unbeatable day out.

🍴Pubs & Restaurants
Come hungry! Choose from 15 incredible pop-up pubs and restaurants, including Rick Stein, Six by Nico, Oxmoor Farm, The Abbey Inn by Tommy Banks, Ginger Wings, Sticky Mango and many more each serving delicious taster-sized portions of their signature dishes, giving you the chance to taste your way around the festival. From perfectly cooked steak and comforting pub classics to modern Indian and punchy Asian flavours, there’s truly something for everyone.

🔥Firepit Stage with DJ BBQ & Chops
The Firepit stage will once again be your one-stop shop for sizzling live cooking sessions. Hosted by DJ BBQ & Chops, expect searing steaks, charred seafood and smoky BBQ aromas filling the air.
Catch Lumberjaxe demonstrating delicious dishes with their famous sauces, Sister’s ‘The Flygerians’ sharing the secrets behind Nigerian BBQ flavours, and Genevieve Taylor bringing recipes to life from her brand-new BBQ book.

👨‍🍳Kitchen Studio
The Kitchen Studio stage brings you closer to your favourite chefs than ever before. Watch top chefs cook incredible dishes live, share their tips and techniques, and bring their passion for great food to life right in front of you. On opening night James Martin will be taking centre stage, kicking off the weekend in style. Raymond Blanc brings his signature French flair to the stage on Friday. The weekend continues with Hairy Bikers legend Si King and Yorkshire’s youngest Michelin-starred chef, Tommy Banks, while Sunday will welcome MasterChef’s newest judge Matt Tebbutt. And no Sunday would be complete without Saturday Kitchen wine expert Helen McGinn, who’ll be sharing all her top tipple tips!

🎧Bandstand & Silent Kitchen Disco
By day, relax with our laid-back bandstand featuring stripped-back acoustic sets, local bands and feel-good tunes, the perfect soundtrack to your afternoon in the park.
As the sun sets, grab a pair of headphones and head to the Silent Disco to dance and sing along to your favourite tracks.