There’s something new coming to Worthing Food & Drink Festival this year. For the first time, we’re bringing live music and entertainment to the main stage throughout the weekend, giving you even more reason to grab some food, find a spot and stay for the day.
Live music on the main stage
Across Saturday and Sunday, we’ve got a brilliant mix of performers including Honey Bee, Mica Allen, Chris Keats, Rock Choir, Anne Whiteside, Emma Olsen and Repeat Offenders.
Anne Whiteside will also be bringing steel drums to the festival, including a roaming set around Steyne Gardens, while Fred Delius and Dan will also be performing around the festival site.
So wherever you are grabbing something to eat or drink, there should be plenty of music and atmosphere around you.
The Chilli Eating Contest is back
Not everything is new! Back by popular demand, our Chilli Eating Contest returns to the main stage at 4pm on Saturday.
It’s always great fun to watch as our brave contestants work their way through increasingly fiery chillies to see who can handle the heat.
Dave Hunt’s Pub Quiz
Saturday finishes with Dave Hunt’s Pub Quiz at 6pm on the main stage. Grab your friends, get a team together, pick up some food and a drink and see how your general knowledge holds up.
With live music now added to the festival for the first time, alongside roaming performers, the chilli contest and plenty more happening around Steyne Gardens, this year’s Food & Drink Festival is about much more than just what’s on your plate.
Worthing Food & Drink Festival 2026
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September
Steyne Gardens, Worthing
Free entry
Come for the food, stay for the music!
