Tickets now on sale to see James Martin live at Bolton Food and Drink Festival
Celebrity TV chef, James Martin, will take to the stage for the 15th year at Bolton Food and Drink Festival as the UK’s biggest festival of its kind returns to the Greater Manchester town this summer for an August Bank Holiday weekend packed with flavour, fun and festivities.
Taking place from Friday 22 to Monday 25 August, the FREE four-day extravaganza will celebrate its milestone 20th year, putting the spotlight on the town centre as a vibrant hub of global cuisine, live entertainment and activities for the whole family.
James Martin will headline the final day of the festival on Monday 25 August, serving up three high-energy live cookery demos at 11am, 1pm and 3pm – sharing some of his favourite dishes, tips, and trademark charm with fans.
Bursting with street food vendors, and an array of top regional chef cookery demos, live music, artisan markets, bars, kids’ zones and more, this year’s event is set to be the best yet.
Speaking from the festival last year, James Martin said:
"I have been involved in this a long long time and I've seen it morph and grow from what it was to what it is and it's a privilege to be a part of it.”
Sue Johnson, Chief Executive of Bolton Council said:
“We’re incredibly proud to be celebrating 20 years of our much-loved festival – an event that’s grown into a true highlight of the UK’s food and drink calendar.
“James Martin is part of the Bolton Food and Drink Festival family, having graced our live stage for the last 14 years, so it is only right that he’s back with us to celebrate our milestone year - his sell-out live demos are always a highlight of the festival.
“During this weekend, our town comes alive – and there’s no doubt that Bolton is Born to Perform, putting on a show like no other. It’s a celebration of everything that makes this place vibrant, welcoming and full of heart.”
Tickets for James Martin’s live demos at Bolton Food and Drink Festival are on sale now, with both premium and standard seating available and BSL interpretation. Early booking is strongly recommended to secure the best views.
For ticket updates and more information, visit: https://octagonbolton.co.uk/events/james-martin-cookery-demo-food-drink-festival-2025
Stay tuned – the full festival line-up will be announced in the coming weeks.