Ballymaloe Festival of Food
Ireland's Premier Food Festival
The Ballymaloe Festival of Food is one of Ireland’s most established food festivals, celebrating Irish food, producers, chefs and seasonal cooking in East Cork.
It celebrates the journey of exceptional cuisine—from soil and sea to your plate. This vibrant weekend brings together a wide range of inspiring activities for food lovers of all ages.
In 2026, world-class chefs from Ireland and around the globe will visit East Cork to share their favourite recipes and culinary wisdom.
As we countdown to the 2026 Ballymaloe Festival of Food, keep an eye on our YouTube channel where we’ll be releasing recorded cookery demonstrations along with Spotify for our Ballymaloe Festival of Food Podcast
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Ballymaloe Festival of Food May 15th-17th .
Tickets and packages on sale NOW!
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Date and Time
Friday May 15, 2026 Sunday May 17, 2026
Festival Hours:
- Friday 15th, 4:30pm - late (live bands and DJ's on stage till midnight)
- Saturday 16th, 9:30am - late (live bands and DJ's on stage till midnight)
- Sunday 17th, 9:30am -6pm
Location
Ballymaloe Grainstore At Ballymaloe House Hotel
Shanagarry
Co. Cork
P25FH67
Fees/Admission
Admission prices vary depending on day, package and dining experiences. Please check individual tickets for access times and inclusions.
Printed courtesy of www.corkchamber.ie/ – Contact the Cork Chamber for more information.
Fitzgerald House, Co. Cork, T23 TD90 – 021 4509044 – info@corkchamber.ie