Everything you need to know ahead of Meatopia 2026 - including getting there, tickets and food prices

Meatopia returns to Glasgow this June, and we have all the information you need to make sure you make the most of this incredible foodie heaven.

This year, a michelin-star chef from the most renowned Texas barbecue dynasties is bringing her family’s pioneering and original smoked meats to the Meatopia festival in Glasgow this summer.

Ali Clem is one of three international chefs announced for the Meatopia Glasgow event. Ali will be bringing Texas-style barbecue to Meatopia On-Fire at SWG3 from June 12-14.

You’ll find out more about that and more below.

What is Meatopia?

It is described as a “day-long celebration of all things delicious” featuring the best live-fire chefs from across the world. You’ll get to experience a carefully curated day filled with bands, DJs, drinks and good food.

You can purchase four Meatbucks for £28 to redeem against dishes of your choosing. Each Meatbuck is priced at £7 and can be purchased alongside your ticket or on the day from the roving Meatbuccaneers.

When is Meatopia On-Fire?

Meatopia On-Fire Glasgow 2026 will take place at SWG3 in Glasgow from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June, with tickets available now, here.

Tickets begin at £24.85.

Last year, more than 6,000 foodies flocked to SWG3 for a weekend unlike anything Glasgow had seen before.

Getting There

If you’re arriving by public transport, then your best bet is to head to Kelvinhall subway station or the nearest train station is Partick — both a 10-15 walk from the venue.

If you’re driving metered street parking can be found on Eastvale Place and Kelvinhaugh Street, with no charges on Saturdays or Sundays. If you require on-site accessible or blue badge parking you can contact [email protected] or call 0141 337 1731 to arrange in advance.

Who will be there?

Among the first thirty chefs announced for this year’s event are Michelin star-winning chefs Nick Nairn and Sam Yorke, Gavin Fitzpatrick, head chef at West Side Tavern, John Molloy of luxury steak and seafood restaurant Gōst and Lloyd Morse, co-founder and head chef of Michelin-listed Edinburgh restaurant The Palmerston, renowned for its sustainable, nose-to-tail approach.

Alongside the new additions, Meatopia Glasgow will welcome back some of last year’s fan favourites. Returning chefs include Danny Carruthers of Sebb’s; Roberta Hall-McCarron of Ardfern; Craig Nelson of Ox and Finch; Ashley Bennett and Tom Lane of Ka Pao; Nick Watkins of El Perro Negro; Dean Parker of Celentano’s; Robin Aitken of Margo; Finn Steele Perkins of Corner Shop; Thomas Greer of BABA; John-Ross Patrick of The Winged Ox at Saint Luke’s; and Iain Gourlay of Dungeon at Dalhousie.

You can find a full list below.

Meatopia Glasgow 2026’s line-up:

• Ali Clem, la Barbecue
• Amin Sheikh, Fire and Smoke
• Andrew Manson, Cafe XO
• Ashley Bennett, Ka Pao
• Bobby Gillespie, Margo
• Brad Carter, One Star Döner Bar
• Cai Ap Bryn, Game and Flames
• Craig Nelson, Ox and Finch
• Danny Carruthers, Sebb's
• Dave Summertime, The Big Taquero
• Dean Parker, Celentano's
• Dylan Pinder, Moss
• Elliot Cunningham, Lagom
• Finn Steele-Perkins, Corner Shop
• Gavin Fitzpatrick, West Side Tavern
• Gerrard Warrender, The Big Taquero
• Iain Gourlay, Dungeon at Dalhousie
• Johan Åkerberg, Holy Smoke BBQ
• Johan Fritzell, Holy Smoke BBQ
• John Molloy, Gōst
• John-Ross Patrick, The Winged Ox @ Saint Luke’s
• Lap-Fai Lee, Fire + Rice
• Lloyd Morse, The Palmerston
• Nick Nairn, Nick’s at Port of Menteith
• Nick Watkins, El Perro Negro
• Rob Hallas, Bastards Bistro
• Roberta Hall-McCarron, Ardfern
• Ryan Singh, SABZI
• Sam Yorke, Heron
• Terri Mercieca, Happy Endings
• Thomas Greer, BABA
• Tom Lane, Ka Pao