Big Feastival’s legendary late-night offering is back and bigger than ever, with two stages now keeping the party going once the Main Stage wraps. Returning favourites, thrilling debuts and hands-in-the-air energy are guaranteed across the weekend with unforgettable sets at the Cheese Hub and the new The Outpost stage. Big Feastival returns to the Cotswolds from 22 – 24 August for its 14th year of lively music, mouth-watering food and family fun galore on Blur bassist Alex James’ farm. This annual spectacular celebrates the British summertime in style, offering a perfect blend of live music, acclaimed chefs, vibrant street food and endless activities for the whole family. Camping, Weekend and Day Tickets are on sale now at www.bigfeastival.com
At the iconic Cheese Hub, the beloved Syrup Takeover returns on Friday night, bringing club legends Seb Fontaine and Tall Paul to the decks. Saturday sees a fierce female energy with rising collective Huns n’ Roses taking charge, plus an electrifying headline Jess Bays set to close out the night. Sunday closes with pure fun from Woody Cook and the genre-mashing Fish56Octagon.
This year also sees the launch of The Outpost, a brand-new indoor stage – designed to give festivalgoers a new home for dancefloor adventures. With headline DJ sets each night – BBC Radio 1’s Charlie Hedges (Friday), Fatboy Tim (Saturday), and a throwback special headline set from Artful Dodger along with DJ Luck & MC Neat (Sunday) – The Outpost is set to become the go-to spot for late-night entertainment. Daytimes will serve up a high-energy mix of singalongs and feel-good live acts including Amy Winehouse Band, Sean Wiliamson’s Barrioke the world famous interactive karaoke session, Furnace & The Fundamentals, Harry Styles Gospel Choir, Hip Hop Karaoke, Northants Sings Out (of BGT fame), Dizzy Brasscals and many more. Expect emerging talent, unexpected covers and floor-fillers from midday to midnight.
Big Feastival’s music line-up is stacked with iconic names and crowd favourites. Nelly Furtado headlines Friday with her era-defining pop hits, while Faithless (Live) take over Saturday with their timeless dance anthems. Sunday sees the world premiere of Alex James’ Britpop Classical – a full orchestral take on ’90s classics from Blur, Oasis, Pulp and more – with very special guests to be announced. Joining across the weekend are Travis, The Wombats, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Rizzle Kicks, Tom Walker, Maxïmo Park, Scouting For Girls and The Pigeon Detectives. Daniel Bedingfield, Mabel, Caity Baser, The Waeve, Toby Lee and a host of rising talent complete the musical bill, with The Cuban Brothers bringing their unmissable chaos to the farm.
The chef line-up is just as impressive, headlined by the legendary Raymond Blanc and Si King of The Hairy Bikers. They are joined by Simon Rimmer, Emily English and Bake Off’s Cherish Finden, along with experimental chefs like August Bernstein, DJ BBQ, Elizabeth Haigh and Gaz Oakley. The Pig’s’25 mile menu’, George Egg’s playful food hacks and a raft of rising culinary stars – from Karan Gokanito Sally Abé – promise a packed schedule of demos, workshops and feasts. Raymond Blanc’s Cookery School returns, alongside The Fire Pit, Masterclasses, Street Food Circus and a brand-new Lazy Lunch experience with Ben Quinn.
Family fun is at the heart of Big Feastival, with Justin Fletcher, Oti Mabuse’s dance class, Hey Duggeemeet-and-greets and circus antics from The Flying Seagull Project and Farmyard Circus. Kids can go wild in Lizzie’s Way, the ultimate creative and colourful woodland play area, or meet the animals at Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park. The grown-ups can unwind with top-tier comedy from Bridget Christie recently seen as Linda in Channel 4’s The Change, Lou Sanders recently seen on Amazon Prime’s smash hit Last One Laughing and Lucy Beaumont plus live podcast recordings, stand-up from former celebrity MasterChef contestant Eshaan Akbar and more.
With something for everyone, the weekend promises a sun-soaked mix of music, food, laughs and family magic, Big Feastival 2025 is gearing up to be the ultimate bank holiday weekend. For the full programme so far and to secure your tickets, visit: www.thebigfeastival.com
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