Colmore Life has today announced the highly anticipated list of traders taking part in the 2026 edition of Colmore Food Festival.
The much‑loved Birmingham city centre event celebrates the very best of the vibrant food and drink scene in Colmore, with this year’s festival featuring an exciting mix of independent favourites, well‑known restaurants and much‑loved local institutions, showcasing the area’s reputation as one of the city’s best dining destinations.
The 2026 festival will also welcome a number of exciting new additions to the Colmore Food Festival line‑up, reflecting the district’s ongoing evolution as a dining destination. These include Trillium, the brand‑new Birmingham restaurant from Michelin‑starred chef Glynn Purnell and wine expert Phil Innes, which has already attracted national attention and strong early reviews for its bold flavours and relaxed take on modern British cooking.
Also joining the festival for the first time is Cylla, the modern Greek restaurant on Newhall Street praised in a recent review by The Guardian for its refined take on Mediterranean dining and warm hospitality.
Six by Nico, the Colmore Row venue known for its ever‑changing tasting menus and Paradise-based operators Cow & Sow and La Bellezza are also new traders joining the 30-piece line up.
“Colmore Food Festival has always been about affordably celebrating the depth and quality of food and drink on our doorstep, and the 2026 line‑up truly reflects that,” said Alex Tross, Deputy Board Chair and Lead of Colmore Culture Working Group. “Alongside many much‑loved returning traders, we’re thrilled to welcome a plethora of new additions – venues that are already helping to shape Birmingham’s national food reputation. It’s exciting to showcase such a strong mix of established favourites and standout newcomers, all within the Colmore District.”
Gold Sponsor West Midlands Railway is helping visitors and groups travel to Colmore Food Festival 2026, with book direct fares and group travel discounts. Visitors can avoid booking fees, by booking directly through the West Midlands Railway app or website, and those travelling in groups of 10 or more can benefit from a 26% saving by booking with the operator’s Group Travel discount.
Visitors can look forward to a diverse range of cuisines and flavours from the following traders:
Colmore Food Festival 2026 traders
Adams
Albert’s Schloss
Asha’s Restaurant
Cow & Sow
Cylla
F1 Arcade
Hookways
Hotel du Vin
House of Chaii
Isaac’s
Java Roastery
Kuula Poke
La Bellezza
La‑Pop!
Loki Wine
Lulu Wild
Newhall Street Tavern
Plates by Purnell’s
Primitivo
Purecraft Bar & Kitchen
Regina’s Bar and Restaurant
Sabai Sabai, Waterloo Street
Six By Nico
The Alchemist, Colmore Row
The Queens Head
Tiger Bites Pig
Trillium
Vagabond
Wayland’s Yard
Zambrero, Colmore Row
Colmore Food Festival continues to attract thousands of visitors each year, offering a unique opportunity to sample affordable food and drink from some of Birmingham’s most celebrated kitchens on Victoria Square.
Open from 11am–7pm on both Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July, Colmore Food Festival remains free to attend and continues to champion affordability accessibility through capped pricing and taster‑sized portions, allowing visitors to sample a wide range of flavours without breaking the bank.
For more information, visit https://colmorelife.co.uk/colmore-event/colmore-food-festival-2026/.
