Neath Food and Drink Festival 2026: dates, hours and what to expect
Neath Food and Drink Festival returns to the town centre on Friday, 2 October, and Saturday, 3 October. Entry is free, with the event open from 10am to 5.30pm on both days. The festival brings together food producers, street-food traders and live entertainment. Free entry does not mean food and drink are included.
Plan your visit
- Friday 2 October
- 10am to 5.30pm
- Saturday 3 October
- 10am to 5.30pm
- Directions postcode
- SA11 1DU
Food, music and workshops
The council’s announced traders include Gourmet Gower Fudge, Gareth’s Delicious Delights, Baked by Jones and That Doughnut Place. The hot-food area includes Mac Daddies Mac n Cheese, Loaded Sausage Co and The Artisan Cook. Entertainment is set to include local musicians, a ukulele band, stilt-walking chefs and juggling. The Festival Marquee, delivered with 4theRegion, will host workshops, community discussions and information about local food initiatives. These are the organiser’s announced plans, not a review based on a Cover Wales visit. The release does not give a complete performance timetable.
Getting there and checking parking
The council’s visitor page uses postcode SA11 1DU for directions. Its parking list includes Neath Multi-Storey, Milland Road, High Street and Rosser Street. It lists 600 spaces at the multi-storey and 450 at Milland Road. These are car-park capacities, not spaces reserved for festival visitors or live availability. Check the council’s linked car-park pages for current tariffs and opening hours, and its roadworks information before travelling. Free festival entry should not be taken to mean free parking.
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Where this sits
The same 10am to 5.30pm opening window applies on both festival days.
Published capacities are 600 at Neath Multi-Storey and 450 at Milland Road; neither figure describes live available spaces.