Ballymaloe Festival of food
TICKETS

Grab your tickets and explore our delicious Dining Packages below – your weekend of food, fun and festival experiences starts here!
Workshops, Masterclasses & More will go on sale March 1st 2026.

The Ultimate BFF Weekend Package

A premium, all-in immersive festival experience with exceptional value.

The Ultimate Ballymaloe Festival of Food Weekend Experience includes 3-day festival access, Kerrygold Main Stage cookery demos and panel discussions with world-renowned chefs, Cook the Books demonstration theatre, Scoop & a Yarn hosted by Dee Laffan, Change We Must Stage, Drinks Theatre with tastings, Big Shed Food Producers area, Food Truck area with bar, music and dancing, live music all weekend, a BFF Bespoke Cocktail at the Festival Bar (1 per person, exchangeable for non-alcoholic), Friday Pop-Up Dinner with The Fat Badger, Saturday ‘Farm to Fork’ Dinner with Barrie Quinn & Friends, one workshop of choice (additional workshops available), Dave Broom Whiskey Tasting on Sunday, Cheese Masterclass with Kevin Sheridan and BFF branded notebook, tote bag and apron.
Workshops, masterclasses and more will go on sale March 1st.

Access:
Fri 4.30pm–late • Sat 9:30am–late • Sun 9:30am–6pm
Price:
€390.00
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Weekend Pass

Weekend Package

The classic 3-day pass giving access to all general programming.

Enjoy 3-day festival access with live cookery demonstrations on the Kerrygold Main Stage and Cook the Books Demo Theatre, panel discussions and talks at Scoop & a Yarn and Change We Must Stages, Drinks Theatre tastings, a BFF Bespoke Cocktail at the Festival Bar, the Big Shed Food Producers area, live bands, food trucks and a wealth of festival fun and knowledge.
Workshops, masterclasses & more will go on sale March 1st.

Access:
Fri 4.30pm–late • Sat 9:30am–late • Sun 9:30am–6pm
Price:
€85.00
Teenager (14 - 17 years)
€65.00
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Weekend Pass

Friday Day Ticket

A vibrant Friday of cooking, talks, music & atmosphere.

General festival access includes Kerrygold main stage cookery demos and panels, Cook the Books theatre, Scoop & a Yarn, Change We Must stage, Drinks Theatre, Big Shed Food Producers area, Cookery School stage and the Food Truck area with bar, live music, DJs, dancing and disco.
Workshops, masterclasses and more will go on sale March 1st.

Access:
Friday 4.30pm–late
Price:
€35.00
Teenager (14 - 17 years)
€25.00
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Friday Pop-Up Dining Package: Fat Badger

Kick off the festival with an unforgettable Pop-Up Dinner, live music, DJs, and festival access.

Join Beth and George from The Fat Badger, Notting Hill, for our Friday night pop-up dinner in the Woodshed Kitchen, with festival entry from 4:30pm included. Enjoy live cookery demos, panel discussions, Drinks Theatre tastings, the Big Shed Food Producers area, live music, food trucks, and a wealth of festival fun and knowledge.

Access:
Friday 4.30pm – late
Price:
€120.00
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Dining Package

Friday After 8pm Ticket

Perfect for those joining for the night-time energy.

Come join us on the dance floor, enjoy something to eat from one of our food trucks and have a drink from our festival bar. A lovely way to enjoy a night out with live music and DJ's till late

Access:
Friday 8pm–late
Price:
€15.00
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Saturday Pop-Up Dining Package: Homestead Cottage Dinner

A beautiful farm-to-table dinner celebrating local produce.

Join Robbie McCauley from Homestead Cottage for our Saturday night Pop-Up Dinner in the Woodshed, with festival entry from 9:30am included. Enjoy live cookery demos, panel discussions, Drinks Theatre tastings, the Big Shed Food Producers area, live music, food trucks and a wealth of festival fun and knowledge.

Workshops, masterclasses and more will go on sale March 1st.

Access:
Saturday 9:30am – late
Price:
€140.00
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Saturday Garden Marquee - Dining Package: Farm to Fork with Barrie Quinn & Friends

A garden-marquee dining experience with a focus on provenance and local flavour.

Enjoy dinner in the Garden Marquee with Barrie Quinn & Friends, plus full festival access including Kerrygold Grainstore main stage cookery demos and panels, Cook the Books theatre, Scoop & a Yarn, Change We Must stage, Drinks Theatre, Big Shed Food Producers area, Cookery School stage and the Food Truck area with bar, music, dance floor, live band and DJs.

Access:
Saturday 9:30am - late
Price:
€105.00
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Dining Package

Saturday Dim Sum Lunch & Dumpling Workshop with Janet Liu

An interactive dumpling workshop and dim sum lunch with one of Dublin’s favourites.

This ticket includes Saturday festival access and a dumpling-making workshop with lunch in the Garden Marquee, guided by Janet from Janet's Dumplings Dublin. Enjoy live cookery demos, panel discussions, Drinks Theatre tastings, the Big Shed Food Producers area, live music, food trucks and festival fun.

Access:
Saturday 9:30am – late
Price:
€75.00
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Saturday Day Ticket

The festival’s biggest day — packed with demos, talks, food & music.

General festival access includes Kerrygold main stage cookery demos and panels, Cook the Books theatre, Scoop & a Yarn, Change We Must stage, Drinks Theatre, Big Shed Food Producers area, Cookery School stage and the Food Truck area with bar, live music, DJs, dancing and disco.

Workshops, masterclasses and more will go on sale March 1st.

Access:
Saturday 9:30am–late
Price:
€48.00
Teenager (14 - 17 years)
€35.00
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Saturday After 6pm Ticket

A great evening option for music lovers and night-time festival goers.

Come join us on the dance floor, enjoy something to eat from one of our food trucks and have a drink from our festival bar. A lovely way to enjoy a night out with live music and DJ's till late.

Access:
Saturday 6pm–late
Price:
€15.00
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Sunday Lunch Package with Brawn Restaurant

A special lunch in the Pop-Up Shed with Brawn

This ticket includes Sunday festival access plus a special lunch in the Woodshed Pop-Up Restaurant cooked by Ed from London’s Brawn Restaurant, known for its seasonal, ingredient-led cooking, along with live cookery demos on the Kerrygold Main Stage and Cook the Books Theatre, talks at Scoop & a Yarn and Change We Must Stages, Drinks Theatre tastings, the Big Shed Food Producers area, live music, food trucks and a full day of festival flavour and fun.

Access:
Sunday 9:30am–6pm
Price:
€90.00
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Sunday Day Ticket

Dive into a Sunday full of food experiences, tastings, talks & great vibes.

General festival access includes Kerrygold main stage cookery demos and panels, Cook the Books theatre, Scoop & a Yarn, Change We Must stage, Drinks Theatre, Big Shed Food Producers area, Cookery School stage and the Food Truck area with bar, live music, DJs, dancing, and disco.

Workshops, masterclasses and more will go on sale March 1st.

Access:
9:30am–6pm
Price:
€38.00
Teenager (14 - 17 years)
€25.00
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Exhibitors Mayfair 2023

May 12th, 13th and 14th 2023

Friday 5pm to 10pm - Saturday 10am to 10pm - Sunday 10am to 5pm.

To receive an invite to apply for a stall please contact Bree@ballymaloe.com

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