A FOOD festival has confirmed it will return next summer with a line-up of world class chefs and top musical performers.

Pub in the Park will go ahead at Preston Park, Brighton from 16 - 18 September 2022 and tickets will go on sale on November 12.

The "ultimate foodie festival" launched by TV chef Tom Kerridge, brings together chefs, artisan producers and performing artists to offer a weekend of food, drink and music.

The festival is touring across eight venues next summer.

Musicians including The Human League, Basement Jaxx and Gabrielle have been confirmed as headliners for the Brighton event.

Tom Kerridge will be hosting on the main stage and will holding, live cooking demonstrations.

He said: “I’ve had a sneak peek at the rest of the line-up for 2022 and it looks banging.

“We’re so excited to be bringing tasty food, incredible chefs and lush music to the towns we love, with some surprises thrown in as well - watch this space.”

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The festival will also visit Warwick, Tunbridge Wells and Bath.

Second release of tickets will go on sale in February 2022.

Chris Hughes, chief executive at Brand Events, said: “After such an incredible summer, we just can’t wait to do it all over again.

“So, I’m thrilled to be announcing eight confirmed stops of our 2022 tour and just some of our amazing headline music acts. Our towns can expect the biggest names in food and music to take centre stage in their local parks.

“This will be next year’s biggest food and music festival so go grab your friends and family and I promise you you’re going to love it.”

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This year’s festival was held at Chichester College in July.

Festival-goers were treated to performances from Jack Savoretti, Toploader and Gabrielle.

For more information and tickets, visit pubintheparkuk.com