Jordan International Food Festival explores the country’s rich food heritage
This summer, Jordan welcomes the world to explore a rich tapestry of flavour, heritage, and culinary innovation at the Jordan International Food Festival (JIFF) 2025, taking place from August 6 – 11, in the vibrant city of Amman.
Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, the festival returns with a renewed vision and this year’s theme: “Gathered.”
“Gathered” describes a fundamental Arab way of being: people coming together—to cook, to eat, to remember, to celebrate. We’ve been pulled apart in recent years, whether by distance, disruption, or distraction. In this moment, Jordan is not only a host, but a connector—a connector of tradition and reinvention, of locals and visitors, of food and stories.
As part of Jordan’s growing profile as a global culinary and cultural destination, JIFF 2025 highlights the country’s food heritage and reinforces its appeal as a must-visit travel experience.
As the Levant’s leading food and hospitality event, JIFF 2025 gathers Michelin-star chefs, acclaimed restaurants, regional and international culinary talents, and food innovators from across the globe. The event will feature an exciting fusion of live cooking demonstrations, masterclasses, and collaborative dinners between international guest chefs and local Jordanian culinary artists, crafting modern dishes that intertwine global technique with Levantine soul.
Designed to appeal to families, curious travellers, culinary professionals, and food lovers, the six-day experience also includes open-air concerts by top artists, interactive children’s zones, and cultural installations that highlight the region’s rich food heritage and its evolving future.
This year’s expanded edition will introduce a special Gastro-Diplomacy Pavilion, where embassies and expat communities will present their national cuisines in a celebration of cultural connection through food.
Festival highlights:
- 200+ international and local food vendors and restaurants
- 40+ international and regional culinary experts
- Live fusion demos and food-focused panel talks
- Hands-on masterclasses with renowned chefs
- 15+ curated pop-up restaurants across the festival grounds
- Night concerts featuring celebrated Arab performers
- JIFF 2025 offers a unique opportunity to explore Jordan’s culinary scene, engage with regional and international gastronomy, and discover where ancient flavors and modern creativity converge.
Tickets will go on sale soon — visit www.jiff.jo for updates.