Legendary Cotswolds food and music festival returns for August bank holiday weekend

Big Feastival returns to the Cotswolds for its 14th year this August 2025, with a jam-packed weekend of food and drink, live music and plenty of family fun at Blur bassist Alex James’s farm on the Gloucestershire-Oxfordshire border.

By Zoe Gater  |  Published
Big Feastival returns to Alex James's farm in the Cotswolds in August 2025, with food, music and much more.

Big Feastival is set to deliver another BIG summer bank holiday weekend of music, food and family fun, taking place from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August 2025 at Blur bassist Alex James’ Cotswold farm.

With an impressive line-up of music, comedy, alfresco feasting, top chefs, cooking demonstrations and even a vintage fairground, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy, from music lovers to foodies of all ages.

This year, Big Feastival boasts an exceptional music line-up including headliners Nelly Furtado; Faithless; and the world premiere of Alex James Britpop Classical — with The Wombats, Travis, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Tom Walker, Rizzle Kicks, Scouting For Girls, Mabel and Daniel Bedingfield also appearing on the main stage.

Big Feastival is as much about food as music, with demonstrations, talks, live demos and interviews from Michelin-starred chefs and world-famous gourmet gurus, alongside supper clubs, street food and pop-ups, so there’s something to suit even the most exacting tastes. 

Big chef names to look for in 2025 include two-Michelin-starred chef, Raymond Blanc; one half of the Hairy Bikers, Si King; and highly decorated pastry chef Cherish Finden who's best known for starring as a formidable judge on Channel 4's Bake Off: The Professionals.

Packed with family-fun, Big Feastival has plenty for little ones, who can look forward to cutting shapes at Oti Mabuse's family dance class; being wowed by Chris Bullzini's Magical Hire Wire Show; rapping along to MC Grammar; unwinding as special guests read their favourite bedtime stories; and so much more.

Ticket prices start from £93.50 for adults, £62.50 for teens and £14.50 for children, with under fives able to join in the fun for free. 

For more information or to book tickets, visit bigfeastival.com.

Event

Big Feastival 2025

Venue

Alex James’ Farm near Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UJ

Dates

Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August 2025

Times

Times vary

Admission

Prices vary depending on the day and whether selecting a day, weekend or camping pass, with standard adult day tickets starting from £93.50; teen tickets from £62.50; child tickets from £14.50; and children under five going free

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