Free Street Food Fest at Alexandra Palace, 23-24 May 2026

StrEATlife Festival at Alexandra Palace on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026 is free to walk into. Twenty-plus street food vendors, four bars, live music, DJs both days. The food costs what street food costs, but the entry and the South Terrace view do not.

What's there

Jerk Chicken, music, churros, and around twenty other independent food traders. Craft beer, cider, wine and cocktails from four bars on site. Live music in the afternoon, DJs into the evening. Family activities run alongside.

The South Terrace is the underrated bit. It looks straight across the London skyline, all the way to Canary Wharf on a clear day. Pints in hand, no £25 viewing platform fee.

Both days run 12pm to 8pm. Address is Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY.

How to get there

1. Wood Green tube on the Piccadilly line, 20 minutes from King's Cross. 2. 15-minute walk uphill from Wood Green station, signs to Ally Pally are obvious. 3. Or W3 bus from Wood Green if you don't fancy the climb. 4. Walk in. No booking, no ticket needed. 5. Dogs allowed on leads.

What's worth knowing

Saturday afternoon gets busiest 2-4pm, families thin out by 5pm and the after-work crowd takes over. Sunday is calmer all day.

FAQ

Is it definitely free? Free entry both days. Food and drink are paid.

How much should I budget? £25-30 per person covers two plates and two drinks.

Can I bring my own drinks? No, alcohol policy on the park.

What if it rains? Most stalls have covers. The South Terrace gets exposed, bring a jacket.

Quick facts

Address: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY Dates: Saturday 23 May and Sunday 24 May 2026 Time: 12pm-8pm both days Price: Free entry. Food £8-14, drinks £6-12. Closest tube: Wood Green (Piccadilly line)