In pictures: Sunderland Food and Drink Festival kicks off in style

By Madeleine Raine

Published 5th Jun 2026, 15:47 GMT

Sunderland Food and Drink Festival has returned, and it’s serving up plenty to eat and enjoy.

The festival is taking place from Friday, June 5, until Sunday, June 7, with stalls in Keel Square and High Street West.

Sunderland Food and Drink Festival is off to a great start. Photo: Stu Norton

A local street busker performs for the Sunderland shoppers in Markert Square. Photo: Stu Norton

Sunderland Food and Drink Festival returns for another year along High Street West and Keel Square. Photo: Stu Norton

This street vendor is cooking up something tasty. Photo: Stu Norton

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