Big Feed launches Govan Food & Drink Festival at the historic Graving Docks
Big Feed is heading back to Govan with a brand-new summer celebration of street food, cocktails, live music and family entertainment.
The first Govan Food & Drink Festival will take place at the newly restored Riverside Park at Govan Graving Docks on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July 2026.
Running from midday, the festival will bring together some of Scotland’s best-known street-food traders alongside cocktail trucks, draught beer, children’s character appearances and live acoustic performances.
The historic riverside setting will also provide a dramatic backdrop for what is set to be the first large-scale event held at the restored park.
Govan Food & Drink Festival details
Dates: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July 2026
Time: From 12 noon
Venue: Govan Graving Docks, 18 Clydebrae Street, Glasgow, G51 2LS
Tickets: £6 plus booking fee, with under-fives admitted free
Booking: Buy Govan Food & Drink Festival tickets through Eventbrite
Street food at the Govan festival
Visitors can expect a varied selection of dishes inspired by Scotland, Mexico, Japan and Sri Lanka.
The street-food lineup includes:
El Dorado Taqueria – authentic Mexican street food, including tacos and Mexican-inspired favourites.
Stag Bites the Hog – Scottish produce and slow-cooked meats loaded into hearty street-food dishes.
Harajuku Kitchen – award-winning Japanese cooking from one of Scotland’s best-known Japanese food businesses.
Truck Sri – colourful and aromatic Sri Lankan street food filled with spice and flavour.
ROST Eats – dishes created using locally sourced Scottish produce.
Firedog – gourmet hot dogs, birria tacos and suitably messy festival food.
Smoke & Mac – smoked meats combined with loaded macaroni cheese.
Gelatoni – family-owned gelato, ice cream and desserts for anyone looking for something sweet.
With tacos, smoked meats, macaroni cheese, Japanese dishes, hot dogs and gelato all represented, there should be plenty of choice for both adventurous eaters and anyone searching for familiar comfort food.
Cocktails, spritzes, beer and cider
The festival will also have fully licensed bars and cocktail trucks operating throughout the weekend.
The Little Margarita Truck will be mixing frozen and shaken margaritas, while the Aperol Spritz Tuk-Tuk will serve spritzes and other summery cocktails.
Big Feed’s distinctive Pravha container bar will complete the drinks selection with draught beer and cider.
Free face painting
Face painting from Cherry Facepainting is included in the ticket price.
The team will be at the festival from 1pm until 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, giving younger visitors the chance to choose a colourful festival makeover.
Children’s character appearances
Character meet-and-greets will take place between 1pm and 3pm each day and are included with admission.
On Saturday, children can meet Elsa and Anna, while Sunday’s guests will be Cinderella and Prince Charming.
Families will be able to chat with the characters and take their own photographs during the sessions.
Live music timetable
Live acoustic music will provide the soundtrack to the festival from lunchtime until early evening.
Saturday 25th July
12pm–2pm: Greg James Henderson
2pm–4pm: Carl Esprit Bridgeman
4pm–6pm: Matt Fotheringham
Sunday 26th July
12pm–2pm: Johnny Barr
2pm–4pm: Old Bohemia
4pm–6pm: Matt Fotheringham
The relaxed acoustic programme should suit the riverside location, with music running alongside the food stalls and family activities rather than taking over the whole event.
How to get to Govan Food & Drink Festival
Govan Graving Docks is at 18 Clydebrae Street, G51 2LS. Public transport is likely to be the simplest way to reach the festival, particularly as event parking has not been confirmed.
Glasgow Subway
Govan Subway Station is the nearest Subway stop. The station is at 737 Govan Road, beside Govan Bus Station, and is around a 10-minute walk from the festival site.
From the city centre, board the Subway at Buchanan Street or St Enoch and travel to Govan. All Subway trains stop at every station, although choosing the quickest direction around the circle will reduce your journey time.
Plan your journey and view the official map on the SPT Glasgow Subway website
Travelling by train
The easiest rail connection is through Partick Station, which is served by ScotRail trains and connects directly with the Glasgow Subway.
Change from the train to the Subway at Partick and travel one stop to Govan.
Travelling by bus
Govan Bus Station is beside Govan Subway Station, with services connecting Govan to Glasgow city centre, Paisley, Braehead, the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and other parts of the Southside.
Bus routes and timetables can change, so check the Traveline Scotland Journey Planner before travelling. Enter Govan Graving Docks, 18 Clydebrae Street as your destination for the most suitable current route. Traveline Scotland provides current public-transport timetable information across Scotland.
Walking and cycling from Partick
Visitors coming from the West End can cross the River Clyde using the pedestrian and cycle-only Govan–Partick Bridge, which connects Partick with Water Row in central Govan.
From the Govan side of the bridge, continue through Govan towards Clydebrae Street and the Graving Docks. The bridge is open to people walking, wheeling and cycling.
Things to know before visiting
The festival takes place outdoors beside the River Clyde, so check the weather forecast and dress for Glasgow’s highly creative interpretation of summer.
Under-fives can enter free of charge, while face painting and character meet-and-greets are included in paid tickets. Food and drinks must be purchased separately.
Visitors should also check Big Feed’s social-media channels before setting out for any last-minute timetable, trader or weather-related updates.
The first Govan Food & Drink Festival looks set to be a lively addition to Glasgow’s summer calendar, combining a strong selection of independent street food with cocktails, music and activities for younger visitors in one of the city’s most interesting restored industrial spaces.
Author: Emma Mykytyn
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