Plant-Power: The UK’s Top 10 Vegan Festivals 2025

September 2, 2025 Manuela Willbold Leisure, List post, What's On Ongoing, What's On This Month 0

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“How do you know when someone is vegan?” begins the old joke.  “Don’t worry, they’ll tell you,” goes the punchline.

Nowadays, committed vegans don’t have to be so vocal when it comes to getting the word out – they can let the stats speak for them:  veganism is becoming more and more attractive as a lifestyle choice, especially among Millennials.

A recent survey found that over 6% of Britons identify as vegan or intend to adopt a vegan diet in 2025—that’s over 3.4 million people—a rise of over a million meat and dairy avoiders in just twelve months.

It’s no surprise then that vegan-themed food festivals are having their moment in the sun, which is why we have compiled this list of eleven of the UK’s festivals you need to visit.

Below, you’ll find some of the most happening plant-powered events taking place in the British Isles over the next six months or so.

1. Vegan Camp Out, Bygrave Woods, Hertfordshire (29 Aug – 1 Sept 2025)

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Voted the UK’s best vegan food festival in 2024, this camp-out-cum-vegan food festival is the world’s largest outdoor vegan event, attracting meat-and-dairy-avoiding visitors from over 40 countries.

Taking place over four days and three nights at the end of August and the beginning of September each year, the camp-out hosts not just stalls serving up delectable vegan bites, but vegan-themed talks, live music, yoga and meditation sessions, and workshops.

Celebrity guests and keynote speakers this year include world-famous plant-based culinary influencers Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, comedian Sara Pascoe, and Alexis Gauthier, a pioneering vegan chef.

Costs

  • Tickets: Adult (16+) weekend pass + Camping: £130 plus £13 booking fee Child Weekend Pass (4–15) + Camping: £65 + £6.50 booking fee | Child Weekend Pass (0–3) + Camping: Free | Early Arrival (Thursday): £20 + booking fee – get it here.
  • Bus: Parking: Big Green Coach is the official travel partner, offering carbon-neutral coach services from cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Norwich, Oxford, Cambridge, Swindon and Coventry. Fares start from £42.
  • Car park: A weekend car park pass onsite costs £17.50 in advance, or £25 if purchased on arrival. Motorbikes park for free.

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2. Leicester Vegan Festival (13 Sept 2025 | 10:30–16:30)

The focus here is not just on scoffing and quaffing animal-free food and drink, but on promoting more ethical lifestyles via its educational talks and workshops.

Talks address a diverse range of subjects – everything from gut health and nutrition to cooking on a budget and …

This year’s festival will also host over 70 purveyors of plant-based food, drink and household items, including local Leicester firm Avanti Candle, makers of sweet-smelling hand-poured soy wax candles.

Costs

  • Standard entry: £5 (under 16s free).
  • VIP entry: £15, includes fast-track entry and a goody bag filled with vegan products, samples, discounts, and offers.

Key Information

  • Address: Beauchamp City Sixth Form, South Albion St, LE1 6JL.
  • Parking: Newarke Street Multi-Storey Car Park, approximately a five-minute walk from the venue, has around 470 spaces available; £2.50/hr, £5 (3 hr), £15 all day, EV + disabled bays.
  • Dog friendly: No.
  • Website: https://www.veganeventsuk.shop/leicester-vegan-festival/

3. Portsmouth Vegan Festival (20 Sept 2025 | 10:30–16:30)

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If you’re ‘v-curious’ and looking to try before you buy, you can’t go wrong with this festival in Portsmouth, as many of its 60+ stalls give away freebies and samples to attendees.

Vegan caterers from across the south flock to the event each year, and this year will be no different.

Portsmouth’s very own Cinnarollz, a baker of vegan cinnamon rolls, will have a stall, as will neighbouring Brighton’s Greek Vegan Deli and Reading’s Green Whisk Bakery, a purveyor of animal-free fudge treats.

And it’s not just delectable plant-based sweet treats up for grabs – animal-free skincare and beauty products will also be vended from many of the stalls.

Talks and cookery demos will also be given, providing insights into vegan nutrition, budget-friendly cooking, and sustainable living.

Costs

  • Standard Entry: £5 (under 16s free).
  • VIP Entry: £15, including fast-track entry and a goody bag filled with vegan products, samples, discounts, and offers.

Key Information

4. Essex Vegan Festival (4 Oct 2025 | 10:30–16:00)

Over 60 vegan and animal welfare activities will be pitching up this year at Essex’s largest dairy and meat-free festival.

Plant-based food from all four corners of the globe will be available to sample, with the dairy-free cakes a real highlight.

Ethically sourced skincare and beauty products, clothing, juices and smoothies, and healthy treats will also be available.

And if you’re still finding your feet in the world of veganism or just need some general guidance, be sure to check out the inspirational talks and workshops here, as they tackle issues around animal welfare, eco-friendly living, and plant-based nutrition.

Costs

  • Standard: £5 (under 16s free)
  • VIP: £15, which includes fast-track entry and an exclusive goody bag filled with vegan products, samples, discounts, and offers.

Key Information

5. Sheffield Vegan Festival (12 Oct 2025 | 10:30–16:30)

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Perhaps the most family-friendly festival we have on our list (under-16s go free), the event is a perfect way to introduce young ones to the pleasures of veganism.

The festival has community at its heart, and is organised by Vegan Events, a company dedicated to championing ethical practices and supporting small family-run businesses across the country.

Costs

  • Standard: £5 (under 16s free).
  • VIP: £15 includes a complimentary goody bag full of vegan products, samples, discounts and offers.

Key Information

6. Glasgow Vegan Festival (18 Oct 2025 | 10:30–16:30)

International plant-based dishes, pies, cakes, chocolates, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, juices, healthy treats…the list goes on.

Eco and cruelty-free beauty and skincare products, clothing, candles, jewellery, crafts, and unique products you won’t find in the supermarkets will also be available during the event.

The festival also hosts live cooking sessions and workshops, where attendees are taught about budget-friendly vegan cooking, meal prep, and offered nutrition tips.

Costs

  • Under 16s free.
  • General admission: between £5.00 and £16.50, depending on ticket type.

Key Information

7. Plymouth Winter Vegan Mini Market (8 Nov 2025 | 10:00–15:00)

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Hosted in Plymouth’s Alma Yard (a disused rope factory repurposed as the city’s creative hub), this free entry event serves up bounties of vegan street food, including dairy-free cheese and a range of sweets.

The festival is entirely free, and so is a great opportunity to sample all that veganism has to offer gratis.

You’ll also find ethically sourced fashion items and accessories on offer here, and space dedicated to zero-waste household items.

Costs

  • Free.

Key Information

8. Newbury Vegan & Eco-Living Market (16 Nov 2025 | 10:00–15:00)

Taking place in the historic market town in Berkshire each year, this festival attracts the full gamut of vegans – from die-hard meat-free enthusiasts to those who are simply vegan-curious.

It’s another event that boasts tons of meat and dairy-free street food, baked goods and sweets.

But the fun doesn’t stop there.

Cruelty-free cosmetics and skincare, handmade arts and crafts and artisan items are also on sale.

And it’s a great opportunity for some early festive shopping and to support independent, ethical businesses and local charities, who are invited to set up shop in some of the stalls.

Costs

  • Free.

Key Information

9. Frome Winter Vegan Fair (23 Nov 2025 | 10:00–15:00)

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Another family-focused vegan-themed festival, the Frome Vegan Fair showcases all that’s best in the world in veganism each year.

Because it takes place just before Christmas, you can expect to find festive-themed food, non-alcoholic party drinks, and a range of eco-friendly, cruelty-free cosmetics, clothing and handcrafted gift ideas.

Advice sessions are also hosted here, so if you’re looking for the low-down on how to get started on living the vegan life, you’re in luck.

Costs

  • Free

Key Information

  • Address: Cheese & Grain, Market Yard, Justice Lane, Frome BA11 1BE.
  • Parking: Cattle Market Car Park is conveniently located directly outside the venue. It offers 360 spaces and charges a flat rate of £2.20 for all-day parking on Sundays.
  • Dog Friendly: There is, however, an outdoor area where your dog can wait with a family member or friend while you enjoy the fair.
  • Website: https://www.veganfairs.co.uk/upcoming-events/frome-winter-vegan-fair

10. York Vegan Christmas Festival (14 Dec 2025 | 10:30–16:30)

Hosted in the historic cathedral city of York in the run-up to Christmas, this vegan festival can be found in the city’s iconic York Railway Institute.

With over 70 vegan-themed stalls expected at this year’s event, there will be a vast array of meat and dairy-free goodies on offer – from global cuisine and indulgent dairy-free cakes and chocolates to ethically sourced beauty products and clothing.

A true celebration of vegan and ethical living, the York festival will also play host to live demonstrations, workshops, and food tastings.

Costs

  • Standard Entry: £5.00.
  • VIP Experience: £15.00 (includes a goody bag with vegan drinks, snacks, product samples, and exclusive offers)

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Taking Root

Vegan food festivals are not just for vegetable enthusiasts and plant-based diehards.

They are also a great way for the ‘veg-curious’ to discover the pleasures of plant-based living in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

And remember, the festivals on our list are just the tip of the iceberg. So, if you’re looking for a vegan festival closer to home, check back soon.

The surge in popularity of plant-based living in the UK means that new festivals sprout up regularly.

Next year promises to offer up a bumper harvest of vegan-themed festivals and shindigs, so follow us on our socials to stay updated with some more of the UK’s best vegan food festivals or get in touch to share updates on our platform.

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Blogger and Educator by Passion | Senior Online Media & PR Strategist at ClickDo Ltd. | Fascinated to Write Lifestyle Blogs in News & Education I have completed a journalism summer course at the London School of Journalism and manage various blogs.

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Blogger and Educator by Passion | Senior Online Media & PR Strategist at ClickDo Ltd. | Fascinated to Write Lifestyle Blogs in News & Education I have completed a journalism summer course at the London School of Journalism and manage various blogs.

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