UK BBQ Events Calendar 2026

The UK BBQ scene is growing fast, with more events, open days, and cook‑ups than ever before. From backyard gatherings to national festivals, there’s plenty happening right across the country.

This page is my best shot at pulling everything together in one place — a simple, community‑driven calendar showing what’s on and where. No brand bias, no hidden agenda, just a shared love of great food and good company.

Before anyone starts moaning — I’m not listing every single paid masterclass that’s running around the UK. There are far too many of them, and this isn’t the place for commercial promos. This calendar focuses on open events that welcome everyone, not ticketed lessons or brand marketing exercises.

If you’re hosting a BBQ event that fits that vibe — open invite, community‑focused, and all about the food — send over the details. Let’s make this the go‑to list for BBQ lovers looking to get out, meet people, and enjoy some proper smoke and fire.

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  • The Big BBQ Community Cookout

    Millington Hall Farm Millington Hall Farm, Altrincham, United Kingdom

    I went to the very first Big BBQ Community Cookout last year – and honestly, it was bloody epic. Super …

    Free

  • Fields to Fork Festival

    Whitebottom Farm Whitebottom Farm Compstall, Stockport, United Kingdom

    Fields to Fork Festival is a two-day celebration of British food, fire, and farming, set on a working farm just …

  • Embers Fire Festival

    Dale End Park 8 The Courtyard, Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, Telford, United Kingdom

    Set in the stunning Ironbridge Gorge, Embers Fire Festival 2026 is shaping up to be an absolute scorcher. Taking place …

    £26

  • Pub in the Park Marlow

    Higginson Park Pound Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

    Pub in the Park Marlow is back from 14th–17th May 2026, and it’s shaping up to be one for the …

    £45

  • Meatopia – Glasgow

    SWG3 Glasgow 100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    After blowing Glasgow’s mind (and tastebuds) in 2025, Meatopia On-Fire is back for 2026 — bringing the smoke, the flavour, …

    £35

  • The Lazy B*$t&rds BBQ Cook off

    The Lazy Buzzards The Common, Skegness, United Kingdom

    The Lazy B$t&rds BBQ Cook Off* is back for another belter of a weekend, running from Friday 10th to Sunday …

    £175

  • Feast of Fire – Whole Beast Barbecue

    Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse, Atherington, Devon, United Kingdom

    Feast of Fire: Whole Beast BBQ Weekend is a three-day celebration of fire, food, and flavour set in the Devon …

  • Wing Fest – London

    London Statium London Stadium, London, United Kingdom

    Wing Fest is the ultimate three‑day wing‑lover’s playground — the UK’s biggest chicken wing festival, packing in top‑notch flavours, live music, …

  • Smoke and Fire Festival®

    Promenade Park Park Drive, Maldon, United Kingdom

    Smoke and Fire Festival® 2026 isn’t just the UK’s No.1 live-fire food festival — it’s the full-throttle BBQ beast that’s …

    £25

  • Meatopia – London

    Tobacco Dock Tobacco Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London, United Kingdom

    If there’s one BBQ event in the UK that sits firmly on the bucket list – it’s Meatopia. Back at …

    £35

  • SizzleFest 2026

    Socal Southampton Third Avenue, Southampton, United Kingdom

    SizzleFest 2026 isn’t just another BBQ festival – it’s the one that lit the fire for me. It was the …