Paisley Food and Drink Festival will return to the town centre this weekend with two days of street food, live entertainment and family activities.
The festival will take place on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April in Abbey Close and Bridge Street in Paisley, with more than 60 traders expected to attend.
The free event has been expanded this year with support from EventScotland funding. This includes a Big Feed Foodie & Makers Market featuring artisan products.
Renfrewshire CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) will also return with a beer tent on Bridge Street, offering ales and craft beers from across Scotland.
Local traders taking part include Cone of Pakora, Hanstiens and The Big Slice. Festival favourites such as Dirty Bird Fried Chicken, Fries Guys, Pizza Geeks and Fat Flamingo will also be there.
Two Towns Down and The Keg will run bar tents at opposite ends of Abbey Close. The Keg will also host live music.
The Fizzbuzz prosecco van, Margarita Truck and Caribbean bar Rum Shack will provide drinks.
Michael from Scarpetta said: “We’re really looking forward to being part of the Paisley Food and Drink Festival again this year. We came along last year and loved it – it’s a great event with a fun atmosphere and such a good mix of traders.
“It was an easy decision to come back as it’s always well supported and a great chance for us to get in front of a wider crowd. We’ll be serving our fresh pasta menu – our three most popular dishes: Italian Sausage Ragù, Mushroom & Sage Butter and Pomodoro – all made fresh and served up on the day. See you all there!”
Owner of The Crumbleologist, Alan McCurdy, said: “We’re absolutely buzzing to be joining Paisley Food and Drink Festival for the very first time – it’s one we’ve had our eye on for a while. The mix of incredible food, local talent, and a proper buzzing atmosphere makes it exactly the kind of event we want to be part of.
“If you’re coming along, expect the full Crumbleologist experience – warm, buttery crumble loaded with our signature fruit fillings and finished with hot custard that’ll warm your bones (because… Scotland). Everything we serve is completely gluten-free and mostly plant-based, so absolutely everyone can get stuck in. Paisley… we’re ready for you.”
Gin tasting sessions by local business GINstitute will take place during the festival.
The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA) Paisley Takeover will also run across the weekend, with performances on Friday and further shows on Saturday at The Bungalow and Paisley Arts Centre.
There will be a family programme, including inflatable play areas and free face painting on Friday.
More children’s activities will take place on Saturday, including sports-themed workshops, cabaret circus shows and performances from keepie-uppie performer Graeme Lightbody.
The festival will run from 4pm to 10pm on Friday and from 12pm to 9pm on Saturday.
To find out more about Paisley Food and Drink Festival 2026 please visit www.paisley.is.
To book on to one of the GINstitute tasting sessions visit: www.paisleyginstitute.com/book-online
For more information on the SAMA Paisley Takeover please visit: www.officialsama.com.