Vegan Market Co

Vegan Market Co isn't a single festival but a touring marketplace that brings plant-based food, drink and lifestyle brands to over 34 UK towns and cities across the calendar year. Run by Earth Events Ltd, it partners with local councils, Business Improvement Districts and high-street markets to drop a curated vegan fair into a town centre for a day or weekend, usually in pedestrianised squares, cathedral closes or covered markets.

The format stays consistent wherever it lands. Expect dozens of independent traders selling everything from vegan fried chicken and jackfruit barbacoa to plant-based cheeses, artisan chocolate, cruelty-free cosmetics, sustainable fashion and ethical homewares. The company works with "thousands of small businesses" across the country, so the vendor mix rotates, meaning even if you catch the same market twice, you'll rarely see an identical line-up.

Typical 2026 stops include Cambridge, Oxford, St Albans, Chester, Sheffield, Newcastle, Leeds, Derby, Northampton, Peterborough, Brighton, Chelmsford, Chichester, Chiswick, Edgbaston, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Hitchin, Lincoln, Norwich, Solihull, Southampton, Welwyn Garden City and Worcester, with more dates added rolling throughout the year. Markets typically run on Saturdays or Sundays from late morning to mid-afternoon, and entry is always completely free.

Because these are open-air high-street events rather than ticketed expos, the audience is a mix of committed vegans, curious locals and weekend shoppers who stumble in off the pavement, which makes them excellent for introducing non-vegan friends or family to plant-based food without the commitment of a full festival weekend. Dogs on leads are generally welcome (outdoor venues permitting), and the family-friendly vibe means kids can sample freely without ticket concerns.