Big Feastival is back with 'something for everyone' in 2025

Big Feastival returns to the Cotswolds in August 2025 and this year's headline acts have just been confirmed — with some BIG names set to perform at Alex James’s festival over the August bank holiday weekend.

By Zoe Gater  |  Published
Nelly Furtado, Faithless and Alex James' Britpop Classical are some of the acts announced for Big Feastival 2025.

Returning to the Cotswolds for its 14th year this August bank holiday, Big Feastival is back with something for everyone in 2025.

Taking place at Blur bassist Alex James’s expansive farm in Kingham, the music and food fest is on from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August 2025 and promises to be an unmissable summer highlight. 

Considered the 'Glastonbury of the Cotswolds', this year’s Big Feastival headliners include Nelly Furtado on Friday evening; Faithless headlining on Saturday; with the world premiere of Alex James' Britpop Classical bringing the festival to a close on Sunday night — plus The Wombats, Travis, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Tom Walker, Rizzle Kicks, Scouting For Girls, Mabel and Daniel Bedingfield also appearing on the line-up.

Alex James revealed the first of many special guests joining him on stage this summer — including the one and only Phil Daniels. Don't miss this extra special rendition of Britpop classic, 'Parklife', with the original narrator himself.

And 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 promised across the weekend with unforgettable sets at the Cheese Hub and the new The Outpost stage.

See hit DJs like Charlie Hedges and Artful Dodger, and live entertainment like Barrioke and the Amy Winehouse Band at The Outpost before heading over for a double decker disco at the Cheese Hub.

Just as much about food as music, Big Feastival's culinary headliners include the completely self-taught, 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.

Plus, foodies can see Simon Rimmer showcasing his cookery demos; Sunday Times Bestseller and nutritionist Emily English; renowned chef Matthew Ryle; award-winning cook Elizabeth Haigh; 'a star of the meat-free world' Gaz Oakley; comedian-turned-chef George Egg aka the ‘Snack Hacker’; chef, restaurateur and author Emily Scott; recipe developer and Ottolenghi Test Kitchen lead Noor Murad; and London cook Thomas Straker, too.

Finally, family entertainment at the Big Feastival this summer includes children’s TV megastar Justin Fletcher; CBeebies and CBBC star Evie Pickerill; Chris Bullzini's Magical Hire Wire Show; as well as Feastival's Got Talent; Oti Mabuse's family dance class; and Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park animals will be back again. 

Weekend, camping and day tickets are all on sale now, with prices starting from £93.50 per person. 

For more information, or to book, visit thebigfeastival.com.

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