Thousands of foodies and music fans will be heading to Verulamium Park in St Albans for a weekend of fun as part of the Pub in the Park festival. 

The festival will be filled with world-class acts from the music industry, including McFly and Kaiser Chiefs. 

This will be alongside an array of brilliant chefs including the creator of the festival Tom Kerridge and his friends Simon Rimmer, Si King from the Hairy Bikers and many more. 

Ahead of the festival, we've got everything you need to know from gate times, parking and schedule.

When is Pub in the Park in St Albans? 

The festival will be taking place across the next three days, starting on Friday, September 9, before having another two days of food and fun on Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11.

What time are gates open for Pub in the Park at St Alban's?

Gate times vary depending on the tickets you have brought, with the choice of afternoon and evening tickets.

For afternoon tickets the event gates open at 11.30am with the day ending at 4.30pm. 

Evening tickets will see the gates open at 5.30pm and the dat will end at 10pm.

Is Pub in the Park at St Alban's sold out?

If you've still not gotten tickets to Pub in the Park then no need to panic as you can still grab some. 

You can get tickets now via our explainer here.

What is the schedule for Pub in the Park in St Albans?

Friday, evening schedule is:

Main Stage

  • 18:10 - 19:10- Gok Wan
  • 19:30 - 20:15- Sophie Ellis-Bextor
  • 21:00 - 22:00- McFly

Chef Demos

  • 18:00 - 18:20- Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Richard Jones
  • 18:35 - 18:55- Shanaaz Ayub
  • 20:00 - 20:20- Simon Rimmer

Firepit Stage

  • 19:05 - 19:50- Thom Bateman
  • 20:30 - 21:00- Melissa Thompson

Book Signings

  • 18.25- Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Richard Jones
  • 20.40 Simon Rimmer

Saturday Afternoon schedule is:

Main Stage

  • 12.30-13.15- Dodgy
  • 14.00-14.45- Melanie C
  • 15.30-16.30- Kaiser Chiefs

Chef Demos

  • 12.00-12.20- Georgina Hayden
  • 13.10-13.30- Juliet Sear
  • 13.45-14.05- Atul Kochhar
  • 14.20-14.40- Si King from The Hairy Bikers

Firepit Stage

  • 12.30-13.00- Simon the Butcher
  • 14.50-15.20- Olia Hercules

Book Signings

  • 12.25-12.45- Georgina Hayden
  • 13.35-13.50- Juliet Sear
  • 14.10-14.30- Atul Kochhar
  • 14.45-15.05- Si King from The Hairy Bikers
  • 15.20-15.40- Olia Hercules

Saturday Evening schedule is:

Main Stage

  • 18.30-19.00- Foley & The Fire
  • 19.30-20.15- General Levy
  • 21.00-22.00- Kaiser Chiefs

Chef Demos

  • 17.50-18.10- Phil Thompson
  • 19.00-19.20- Atul Kochhar
  • 20.10-20.30- Si King from The Hairy Bikers

Firepit Stage

  • 18.20-18.50- Josh Moroney
  • 19.30-20.00- Ivan Tisdall Downes
  • 20.35-21.05- Melissa Thompson

Book Signings

  • 19.25-19.45- Atul Kochhar
  • 20.35-20.55- Si King from The Hairy Bikers

Sunday schedule is:

Main Stage

  • 14.15-14.45- Soup
  • 15.00-16.00- Huey Morgan (DJ Set)
  • 18.00-19.00- Beverley Knight 

Chef Demos

  • 13.40-14.00- Andy Clarke, Cocktail Masterclass
  • 14.50-15.10- Candice Brown 
  • 17.00-17.20- Tom Kerridge

Firepit Stage

  • 14.10-14.40- Thuy Pham 
  • 15.20-15.50- Tom Kerridge
  • 16.10-16.40- Mursal Saiq
  • 17.30-18.00- Melissa Thompson

Book Signings

  • 14.05-14.25- Andy Clarke
  • 14.45-15.05- Thuy Pham
  • 15.15-15.35- Candice Brown
  • 17.25-17.45- Tom Kerridge

Pub in the Park St Albans Parking

If you are planning to drive to the event and were wondering about parking on site, you'll be pleased to hear there is some available. 

However, it will be limited and priority will be given to blue badge holders. 

The event organisers are encouraging people to walk instead or use public transport where possible. 

Find out more information via the Pub in the Park website.