Goan Food & Cultural Festival
Goan Food & Cultural Festival
⭐ Headline Event 2026
⭐ Reading's First Ever Goan Outdoor Festival
A full day of music, food, culture and community — Reading's biggest Goan event of the year.
Countdown to the Big Day
Our full band lineup — live music to keep the energy high all day long.
Our DJs and live performers keeping the energy going all day and into the night.
A special play zone designed just for kids — fairground rides, bouncy castles and more. Fun for the whole family, all day long!
Schubert's Troupe Reading will be performing the traditional Goan Kunbi dance — a vibrant celebration of our heritage you won't want to miss.
Two incredible hosts will be guiding us through the day — get ready for an unforgettable festival experience!
Authentic Goan street food and cuisine from our full lineup of vendors — stall spots are completely sold out!
Hungry & Thirsty · AJ Foods · Tasty Momo Nepalese Street Food · Bhagaara · Vailankanni Caterers · CA Caterers · Ferns & Flavours · Jhonny Jhonny · Naomi's Tabelam · Venture Occasions · Mendes Caterers
Napier Road, Reading
RG1 8AB, United Kingdom
A beautiful riverside park along the Thames — the perfect outdoor setting for our biggest event yet. Look out for the Goan Reading Boys signage on arrival.
Reading Train Station
Major hub with services from London Paddington, Reading–Crossrail, GWR, South Western & CrossCountry.
~8 min walk to venue
Walking DirectionsWeekend tariffs shown (Saturday event)
⭐ Kings Meadow Car Park (At Venue)
Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF
95 spaces • 1 disabled bay • Open 24hrs
2 min walk to venue
Weekend rates:
Up to 3 hrs: £3.10 • Up to 6 hrs: £5.50 • Up to 24 hrs: £11
💳 Cards & RingGo (code 9472)
Get Directions⭐ Hills Meadow Car Park
George Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8DH
298 spaces • 12 disabled bays • Open 24hrs
7 min walk to venue
Weekend rates:
Up to 3 hrs: £3.10 • Up to 6 hrs: £5.10 • Up to 24 hrs: £10
💳 Cards & RingGo (code 9471)
Get DirectionsOther nearby car parks:
Queens Road Car Park
RG1 4PX (satnav RG1 4AR) • 700 spaces • Multi-storey • ~15 min walk
Weekend: 3 hrs £5.10 • 6 hrs £7.10 • 24 hrs £8.10 • 💳 Contactless tap in/out
DirectionsHoly Brook Car Park (The Oracle)
Bridge Street, RG1 2LR • Multi-storey • ~20 min walk
ANPR — Tap to pay or register online • 💳 Card only, no cash
DirectionsRiverside Car Park (The Oracle)
Mill Lane, RG1 2AG • Multi-storey • ~20 min walk
ANPR — Tap to pay or register online • 💳 Card only, no cash
DirectionsSpaces fill quickly — arrive early or use public transport.
Our full lineup, food stalls and activities are now announced. Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes.
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