Big Feastival, the ultimate celebration of music, food, and family fun, returns to the Cotswolds this summer during the bank holiday weekend of 23-25th August, with it an understatement to call it a star studded line-up.
Now in its 13th year the bank holiday spectacle, hosted at Blur bassist, Alex James’ farm, is renowned for delivering the perfect combination of incredible live music from the biggest artists, acclaimed chefs and award-winning food as well as an unparalleled programme of family entertainment.
Camping and weekend tickets are on sale now available at bigfeastival.com (more details below for prices))
Host Alex James said:
“I’m so excited for Big Feastival 2024, every year the festival gets bigger and better. We already have a stellar music line-up with so much more still to announce. This is the ideal way to spend your August bank holiday weekend, with friends, family and plenty on offer to keep everyone entertained. See you all on the farm.”
Becky Hill will headline Big Feastival on Friday night. As one of the UK’s most successful musicians, she burst onto the scene in 2014 with the number one single Gecko (Overdrive) with Oliver Heldens. Since then she has won two BRIT Awards and released countless hit singles including Back & Forth with Jonas Blue, Wish You Well with Sigala, Crazy What Love Can Do with David Guetta and Ella Henderson, I Could Get Used To This with Weiss, and My Heart Goes (La Di Da) with Topic.
Ministry of Sound Classical joins the music line-up, bringing the greatest dance compilation of all-time to headline the Main Stage on Saturday night with a 30 piece orchestra and guest vocalists. Festival goers will enjoy dance classics re-orchestrated and set to a thrilling laser light production on the farm. The setlist will include iconic tracks from The Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim, Faithless and more.
Snow Patrol will bring the festival to an anthemic close on Sunday night. The band broke through to the mainstream in 2007 with number one album Eyes Open which was the biggest selling UK album that year, it featured the massive single Chasing Cars which spent an incredible 166 weeks in the Top 100 and was .the most played song of the 21st Century on UK Radio. The band have gone on to release a further four top five albums which have produced multiple top 20 singles including Run, You’re All I Have, Signal Fire, Take Back The City and Just Say Yes.
Joining the already stellar line-up is Johnny Marr, the legendary guitarist and songwriter, who needs no introduction. As a founding member of The Smiths, Marr’s innovative guitar work helped define the sound of 1980s indie rock. Also on the bill, English multi-instrumentalist, record producer, songwriter and DJ Jax Jones, will bring his uplifting house tracks to the Cotswolds while Circa Waves, known for their anthemic indie-rock sound, guarantee a high-energy performance.
Triple Brit Award nominee and singer songwriter Cat Burns whose single Go went viral on TikTok and climbed to number two on the UK singles chart joins the line-up. Irish singer songwriter Cian Ducrot will also grace the main stage. Coming to prominence in 2022 his single All For You was a huge TikTok sensation and his debut album Victory topped the UK Album Charts in 2023.
Vocal powerhouse Ella Henderson is set to have the Feastival crowd singing along to hits including Ghost, Let’s Go Home Together and React whilst dance superstar Joel Corry whose huge tracks include Sorry, Lonely, Head & Heart, Bed and Out Out will also play.
Natasha Bedingfield is sure to create a mass singalong with Unwritten and These Words whilst singer songwriter Kate Nash will thrill the crowd with Foundations amongst other iconic hits. Irish singer songwriter and recent BRIT nominee CMAT and Irish rockers Ash are confirmed to play alongside Indie heroes Scouting For Girls. Festival favourites, the risqué musical comedy troupe The Cuban Brothers will also return to get the crowd going.
Adding to the excitement are a host of new acts and ‘ones to watch’ including 86TVS, a supergroup comprised of former members of The Maccabees, Felix and Hugo White, and their brother Will – with the addition of Jamie Morrison, known for his drumming with the Noisettes and Stereophonics.
The captivating tunes of Nell Mescal, whose unique blend of folk, pop, and indie influences promises to enchant festival-goers, Welsh punk quintet, Panic Shack, R&B performer Jalen Ngonda, Newcastle singer-songwriter Ernie and upcoming Irish four piece The Florentinas complete the Main Stage line-up.
In addition to the star-studded musical line-up, Big Feastival will also showcase the culinary talents of some of the world’s most renowned chefs. Prepare to be dazzled by the culinary wizardry of Raymond Blanc, whose innovative approach to French cuisine has earned him international acclaim and seen him hold a Michelin star for the past 40 years. He proudly heads up the local ‘Le Manoir aux Quat’Saison’ Oxfordshire restaurant which is regarded as not only one of the best places to dine in the country, but one of the best places to dine in the world.
The dynamic duo of Andi & Miquita Oliver are also set to showcase their delectable food and drinks, to echo the entertainment shared during their popular podcast, Stirring It Up which features conversations about all things food, culture, and the human experience. From mouth-watering dishes to culinary demonstrations and interactive experiences, Big Feastival’s food line-up promises to be a feast for all.
The chef entertainment continues with Feastival-favourites DJ BBQ & Chris ‘Chops’ Taylor, ‘Bake Off: The Professional’ judge Cherish Finden, Michelin-trained chef and self-proclaimed Potato Queen Poppy O’Toole, social media recipe sensation Fitwaffle, snack-hacker George Egg, award-winning food writer and presenter Georgina Hayden, wine expert Hannah Crosbie, Cornish hero Jack Stein, plant-based and eco-conscious chef Max La Manna, recipe developer and food content creator Meliz Berg and cook and food writer Sophie Wyburd.
Big Feastival is also proud to present a diverse array of family entertainment and attractions to delight attendees of all ages. Children’s TV Megastar Justin Fletcher will return for his Feastival staple set. Channel 4’s smash hit show, Taskmaster will host its brand new educational club for kids, encouraging them to develop their teamwork and problem-solving skills. The BAFTA-winning Bluey & Bingo will be visiting the farm along with Dinomania, the UK’s most interactive dinosaur show. There will also be special creative workshops and performances from the renowned theatre practitioners, Royal Shakespeare Company.
Side-splitting comedy sets from Mock The Week’s Rhys James, stand-up comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons, and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Daliso Chaponda will feature at The Exchange stage, alongside live editions of some of the nation’s best-loved podcasts throughout the weekend. James & Clair Buckley will take audiences through the joys and challenges of navigating marriage In Sickness and In Health, showcasing why their podcast is frequently at the top of the streaming charts.
The hilarious duo Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn, otherwise known as the award-winning podcasters, authors and comedy performers The Scummy Mummies, will also take to the stage to share their candid insights into the world of motherhood.
Families are in for a treat with a plethora of activities including Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, giving kids the opportunity to meet their favourite furry animals up close, thrilling circus school workshops, enchanting theatre shows, and the ever-popular Family Raves. Let your imagination run wild at Silly Science exhibits or explore Lizzie’s Way Wild Play.
New for 2024 is the addition of Wild Woodland Spa, a space to unwind and relax during the festival. Guests can expect wood fired hot tubs, wooden panel steam saunas and cold plunge tanks.
Also announced is Big Feastival’s new Boutique Camping partner, Green Yurts. Specialising in high quality structures, the Green Yurts team’s core values are luxury, premium guest experience and value for money. Where luxury camping and 5-star service meet. Green Yurts’ carefully curated selection of spacious tents, adorned with comfortable bedding and stylish furnishings are a home away from home.
This year’s Big Feastival promises to be the most fun-filled weekend of the summer.
Big Feastival Line-up For 2024
Music
Friday 23rd Main Stage
- Becky Hill (Headliner)
- Joel Corry
- Ash
- Natasha Bedingfield
- 86tvs
- Nell Mescal
- Circa Waves
- Ernie
Friday 23rd Alex James’ Cheese Hub
- Judge Jools
- Woody Cook
- Lisa Loud
Saturday 24th Main Stage
- Ministry Of Sound Classical (Headliner)
- Cat Burns
- Cian Ducrot
- Jax Jones
- Kate Nash
- Panic Shack
- The Cuban Brothers
Saturday 24th Alex James’ Cheese Hub
- Arielle Free
- Jeremy Healy
- Simon Pegg
Sunday 25th Main Stage
- Snow Patrol (Headliner)
- Johnny Marr
- Ella Henderson
- Cmat
- Jalen Ngonda
- Scouting for Girls
- The Florentinas
Sunday 25th Alex James’ Cheese Hub
- DJ Spoony
- Jess Bays
- DJ BBQ
Chefs
Friday 23rd The Big Kitchen
- Raymond Blanc
- Hannah Crosbie
- Sophie Wyburd
Saturday 24th The Big Kitchen
- Andi & Miquita Oliver
- Georgina Hayden
- Meliz Berg
Sunday 25th The Big Kitchen
- Cherish Finden
- Poppy O’toole
- Jack Stein
- Fitwaffle
- George Egg
- Max La Manna
Family
- Children’s Tv Megastar Justin Fletcher (Saturday)
- Bluey & Bingo (Sunday)
- Taskmaster Club (Saturday)
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- Dinomania (Friday)
- Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Comedy & Podcasts
- Rhys James (Friday)
- Zoe Lyons (Sunday)
- Daliso Chaponda (Saturday)
- In Sickness And In Health With James & Clair Buckley (Saturday)
- The Scummy Mummies (Sunday)
Big Feastival 2024 Location
Big Feastival’s site is on Alex James’ Farm near the Cotswolds of Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP, just a few minutes walk from Kingham Station. You can get a direct train from Oxford which takes 27 minutes, the same line as London Paddington (which takes 1 hour 20 mins).
Current Tier Ticket Prices for FC24
Camping Tickets
Adult Camping Ticket: 18+ £209.00 (+ Booking Fee)
Teen Camping Ticket: 13 – 17 £128.00 (+ Booking Fee)
Child Camping Ticket: 12 And Under £54.00 (+ Booking Fee)
Weekend Tickets (No Camping)
Adult Weekend Ticket: 18+ £178.00 (+ booking fee)
Teen Weekend Ticket: 13 – 17 £106.00 (+ booking fee)
Child Weekend Ticket: 12 and under £45.00 (+ booking fee)
