Entertainment lineup announced for Colmore Food Festival 2025

Organisers of the Colmore Food Festival have released the packed entertainment schedule for the weekend.

Taking place from 11am to 8pm on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 July in Victoria Square in Birmingham city centre, Colmore Food Festival is free to attend with all activities included.

The entertainment schedule is full off vibrant performances, family-friendly activity and accessible workshops.

For foodie lovers, visitors can enjoy live kitchen demonstrations featuring top local chefs including Michelin starred Chef Glynn Purnell. A live recording from Birmingham’s popular Breaking Bread podcast will also be featuring on the festival’s lineup.

Families and children can enjoy magician performances, face painting, books and colouring sheets, as well as character meet-and-greets, roaming walkabout acts and accessible hour activities to ensure everyone can join the fun.

On the main stage, visitors will hear the sounds of steel pan performances, Bhangra and Chinese dancing, the Got 2 Sing choir, and performances from Jayme, Sean & Chloe, and Ellie Jones – thanks to Mr and Mrs Grey.

Off stage, Keep Off the Brass will be bringing high-energy sounds to Victoria Square.

Each day will close with a spectacular performance from Albert’s Schloss, bringing their signature high-end entertainment to the main stage.

Kelsey Dwyer, Partnerships and Events manager at festival organisers Colmore BID, said: “We so excited to bring such a diverse and exciting entertainment offering to the 2025 Colmore Food Festival.

“Whether you’re here for the food, the music or the family fun, we promise there’s something for everyone to enjoy, absolutely free!”

Colmore Food Festival 2025 features a 30 food and drink trader lineup features some of Birmingham’s best hospitality organisations from across the city-centre and is the largest and most diverse trader selection in the event’s recent years. With Colmore BID setting affordable price caps on all food and drink items, Colmore Food Festival remains inclusive for guests and families.  

Recognised as one of the leading BIDs in the country through initiatives focused on providing value and quality to levy-payers, Colmore BID works to create a thriving city-centre environment for businesses, residents, and visitors. 

For more information about Colmore Food Festival 2025, visit the website.