26 Jun Croydon and Music Festival 2023: A Gastronomic Extravaganza in Croydon’s Summer of Festivals

Get ready, the highly anticipated Croydon Food and Music Festival is just around the corner! Back in one week’s time and this year part of Croydon’s London Borough of Culture programme, the 2023 edition of the festival is set to be a highlight in Croydon’s summer calendar, packed with mouth-watering delights and endless fun for the whole family.

This year’s festival features over 45 stalls, with a scrumptious line-up of 35 food and drink traders. From sizzling Mexican street food to hearty German feasts, irresistible sweet treats, and fiery Caribbean dishes, the festival will showcase the true diversity of Croydon’s culinary scene.

Indulge in a world of flavours as you sample an array of delectable dishes throughout the day. Enjoy vegetarian specialties, Dutch delights, authentic Japanese wagu, traditional Italian favourites, as well as the exotic tastes of Venezuela and the Philippines. And when it’s time to quench your thirst, a wide range of refreshing beverages await, perfect for cooling down on a sunny summer’s day.

If you’re bringing the whole family, kids will have a blast with face painting and interactive entertainment to keep them engaged throughout the day. The day’s proceedings will also be set to a backdrop of live music, thanks to a brilliant line-up of music performers taking the stage. From local talents to up-and-coming artists, the festival will be brought to life with the perfect summer soundtrack.

This year’s festival is sponsored by London Square, whose own stand will feature family-friendly activities, as well as information about their impressive new Croydon residential development. London Square’s support underscores their dedication to local initiatives, fostering a sense of community in our beloved Croydon.

Jo McDonagh, sales & marketing director, London Square, remarks: “Croydon has such extraordinary creative and cultural energy and we are delighted to be supporting Croydon Food & Music Festival as part of our commitment to the town and local people. We are looking forward to being part an of event that brings people together.”

We are also delighted to be supported this year by COSTCO and The HR Dept, whose contributions have allowed us to continue to make the event bigger and better.

Join us in celebrating the vibrant culinary and cultural scene of our borough, have a look at this year’s programme here – to find your favourite food vendor and discover new ones.

see you soon!

Croydon Food and Music Festival 2023 is organised by the independent South Croydon Business Association and creatively delivered by White Label Creative. This year’s event is part of This is Croydon – Croydon’s London Borough of Culture programme, a Mayor of London Initiative, presented by Croydon Council and supported by National lottery and Arts Council England.