Wanstead Festival

Come along and celebrate

A Day To Remember!

Sunday, 13 September, 11:00 – 18:00
Christchurch Green Recreation Ground, High Street, Wanstead, E11 2RH

The annual Festival is back this September, save the date and join us for a fun filled day of music, food, drink arts and entertainment.

Welcome to the Wanstead Festival 2026 booking page! Join us at Christchurch Greenfor a day filled with fun, music, food, and entertainment. This event promises to bring the community together for a memorable experience.

Get ready to enjoy live performances, delicious food vendors, arts and Crafts, sport demos, exciting immersive activities, and much more. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate with friends and family. Mark your calendars on Sunday 13 September 2026 for the Wanstead Festival 2026!

Schedule

📸 Photography and video recording will take place at this event. Images may be used by Vision Redbridge for promotional, marketing, and publicity purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to a member of staff.

Fun for all ages

What's On at Wanstead Festival

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Children’s Rides (charges apply)
  • Delicious Street Food
  • Holistic Wellbeing Zone
  • Land Train
  • Pop-Up Pub
  • Strolling Performers
  • Walkies with Una Dog Competition

and more!

Schedule

Food Vendors

450 Degrees
After years in top pizzerias, Lorenzo founded 450 Degrees, starting with a tuk-tuk and now running two successful food trucks. His journey is about passion, tradition, and sharing authentic, delicious Neapolitan pizza.
Harissa & Lemon
Jamal and his team craft authentic and delicious Moroccan dishes by using seasonal, fresh ingredients paired with traditional recipes. Their dedication to quality and authenticity shines through in every dish, bringing the rich flavours of Morocco to life.
Founded by Lani during the 2021 lockdown, Sear swiftly gained popularity in Norwich and expanded to iconic London events like Brockwell Summer Edition and Ascot. Renowned for transforming restaurant-quality meats with bold flavors, Sear prioritizes real ingredients and locally sourced, free-range, grass-fed meats.
SEAR
Founded by Lani during the 2021 lockdown, Sear swiftly gained popularity in Norwich and expanded to iconic London events like Brockwell Summer Edition and Ascot. Renowned for transforming restaurant-quality meats with bold flavors, Sear prioritizes real ingredients and locally sourced, free-range, grass-fed meats.
Hells Grill
At Hell’s Grill, Nebojsa embraces a no-frills approach, allowing the humble hot dog to shine as the star of the show. With each bite, it delivers a satisfying experience that hits the spot, every time.
Soffrito
Soffritto, a family-run business founded by Marco and Vanessa, is driven by their love for Italian cuisine. Blending tradition with innovation, they offer catering and street food services across London, bringing authentic Italian flavors to events and markets.
Chicken Hatch
Danny has been serving delicious buttermilk chicken since 2012, this business has traveled from Broadgate Circle to Ware in Hertfordshire and now finds its new home at Eat17 in Bishop’s Stortford. Their vision is to share their unique recipe with everyone.
RTG Kitchen
Think jerk chicken smoked on an open-top grill, garnished with green chilies, drenched in sweet jerk sauce, and paired with sides like rice and peas, creamy mac and cheese, or mango avocado salad. Locals love catching up with founder Okeima while enjoying his delicious Caribbean dishes.
Puffin
Puffin bring some delicious seaside fast food. Based out of Brighton, these guys are adding some tasty flare to the grub you love. Smash Burgers, Crab Rolls & Laid Back Vibes, they bring the taste of the shore to you.
Crumbled
Steve launched Crumbled after years of perfecting pastries in Michelin-starred kitchens. Known for its soft serve ice cream topped with a curated selection of indulgent toppings, Crumbled offers desserts that are both decadent and delightful, making it perfect for parties, events, and pop-ups.

Frequently asked Questions

Entry to the festival is FREE, but keep in mind that individual charges apply for stallholders, food, drinks, children’s rides and the land train.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian.

No parking on Christchurch Green. Exhibitors may drive on to the site to unload/load only.

  • London Underground: Wanstead tube station sits directly adjacent to the green and is on the Hainault loop of the Central line in Zone 4. It provides direct, high-frequency services into Central London.
  • Bus Routes: Multiple TFL bus routes serve the green from the immediate stops along the High Street and George Green, including the 101 (Beckton to Wanstead), 145, 308, W12, and the N8 night bus.

Photography and video recording will take place at this event.

More information to follow.

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