The countdown is on for Big Feastival, with Basement Jaxx, The Streets and Bastille set to headline a bank holiday weekend of music, food, comedy and family entertainment at Alex James’ farm.
At a glance
| Event | Big Feastival 2026 |
| Where | Alex James’ Farm, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UJ |
| When | Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026 |
| Headliners | Basement Jaxx, The Streets and Bastille |
| Food highlights | Simon Rogan, Anna Haugh, Emily English, Rachel Allen, Poppy O’Toole, Sally Abé and more |
| Comedy highlights | Joel Dommett, Suzi Ruffell, Ivo Graham, Shappi Khorsandi, Scummy Mummies and Joe Thomas and James Buckley |
| Best for | Families, food lovers, music fans and bank holiday festivalgoers |
| Tickets and line-up | Available through Big Feastival |
There is just one month to go until Big Feastival returns to the Oxfordshire Cotswolds for another August bank holiday weekend of music, food and family entertainment.
The festival will take place at Blur bassist Alex James’ farm near Kingham from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August.
Now marking its 15th year, Big Feastival has become one of Oxfordshire’s biggest summer events, combining main-stage music with chef demonstrations, comedy, street food, family activities and late-night entertainment.
This year’s headline acts are Basement Jaxx on Friday, The Streets on Saturday and Bastille on Sunday.
Who is playing Big Feastival this year?
The 2026 music line-up brings together dance, indie, pop, drum and bass, soul and festival favourites across the weekend.
Basement Jaxx will open the headline run on Friday, bringing a catalogue that includes Rendez-Vu, Romeo and Where’s Your Head At.
Saturday’s headline slot belongs to The Streets, with Mike Skinner due to perform the 2004 album A Grand Don’t Come for Free in full.
Bastille will close the festival on Sunday, with singalong favourites including Pompeii, Bad Blood and Happier.
Music day by day
| Day | Headliner | Other acts to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 28 August | Basement Jaxx | Perrie, Meek, Antony Szmierek, White Lies and The Ordinary Boys |
| Saturday 29 August | The Streets | RUDIM3NTAL, Mimi Webb, Ms Dynamite, Tors and Bradley Simpson |
| Sunday 30 August | Bastille | The Coral, Red Rum Club, Doves, Freya Ridings and Nubiyan Twist |
The wider bill also includes Doves, Freya Ridings, The Coral, White Lies, Ms Dynamite, Nubiyan Twist and several emerging and returning acts across the festival’s stages.
Food remains at the heart of the festival
Big Feastival is as much about food as music, and the 2026 programme brings a strong line-up of chefs to the Big Kitchen.
Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan is among the headline culinary names, alongside Anna Haugh, Emily English, Rachel Allen, Poppy O’Toole, Sally Abé, Meera Sodha, Tom Barnes, Nokx Majozi, Jon Watts and others.
Festivalgoers can expect live cooking demonstrations, food talks, masterclasses and hands-on cookery sessions across the weekend.
The Smokery will return with fire-cooking and barbecue demonstrations, while the festival site will also offer a wide range of street food and dining experiences.
Food highlights
| Big Kitchen | Chef demonstrations from major names including Simon Rogan, Anna Haugh, Emily English and Rachel Allen |
| The Smokery | Live fire-cooking and barbecue demonstrations |
| Cookery schools | Hands-on sessions and masterclasses for visitors who want to learn new skills |
| Dining experiences | Pre-bookable menus and special food experiences across the weekend |
Comedy and podcasts
The comedy programme is also a major part of this year’s festival.
Joel Dommett, Suzi Ruffell and Ivo Graham are among the names on the bill, with Shappi Khorsandi, Harriet Kemsley, Daniel Foxx, Scummy Mummies and Alex Horne and The Horne Section also listed.
The Inbetweeners stars Joe Thomas and James Buckley will bring a live edition of their podcast Fact Up, while fans of The Traitors can catch The Traitors Improv Show.
The comedy line-up gives Big Feastival another draw beyond the main music stage, especially for visitors looking to plan a full day rather than simply arriving for headline sets.
What happens after dark?
When the main stage closes, the festival will continue across its late-night areas.
Alex James’ Cheese Hub is set to host DJ sets from names including Simon Pegg, Chris Stark, DJ Spoony, Sarah Story, Seb Fontaine and Tall Paul.
The Outpost will bring late-night sets from Sweet Female Attitude, Fabio & Grooverider, The Allergies and Revival House Project.
The Barn also returns for another year, giving weekend visitors more reasons to stay on site after the headline performances.
Family entertainment
Big Feastival continues to position itself as one of the UK’s most family-friendly major festivals.
This year’s family programme includes Taskmaster Club, MC Grammar, Nick Cope, Gabby’s Dollhouse, KPop Demon Hunters Disco, The Flying Seagull Project and Lizzie’s Way Woodland Play.
There will also be children’s theatre, craft activities, circus school, outdoor play and special family shows across the weekend.
That mix of music, food and children’s entertainment is one of the reasons Big Feastival has become a regular fixture for families looking for a bank holiday festival that works for different ages.
Getting to Big Feastival
Big Feastival takes place at Alex James’ Farm in Kingham, about four miles south-west of Chipping Norton.
The official site address is Alex James’ Farm, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UJ.
Festival organisers advise drivers to follow the yellow festival signs once they appear, rather than relying only on sat nav, as the signs are designed to direct traffic into the site efficiently and avoid unsuitable local roads.
Kingham railway station is the nearest station to the festival site, making rail a practical option for some visitors travelling from Oxford, Reading, Worcester, Hereford and London Paddington.
What visitors should check before travelling
Anyone planning to go should check the live festival website before travelling, especially for ticket availability, stage times, travel advice, parking information, campsite opening details and any changes to the published line-up.
Bank holiday travel can be busy across the Cotswolds, particularly around Kingham, Chipping Norton and the surrounding villages.
Visitors staying locally should also check accommodation and taxi arrangements well in advance, as August bank holiday demand is likely to be high.
Planning your visit
| Dates | Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026 |
| Venue | Alex James’ Farm, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UJ |
| Nearest town | Chipping Norton, around four miles away |
| Nearest railway station | Kingham |
| Driving advice | Follow the yellow festival signs and steward directions rather than relying only on sat nav |
| Tickets | Check ticket options through Big Feastival |
| Full programme | See the latest Big Feastival line-up |
Why it matters locally
Big Feastival is one of the major summer events in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, bringing thousands of visitors to the Kingham and Chipping Norton area across the August bank holiday weekend.
That makes it important not only as a music and food festival, but also as a visitor economy event for local accommodation providers, food suppliers, transport services and nearby towns and villages.
Its continued focus on family entertainment also gives it a different feel from many large music festivals, with the programme built around daytime activities as well as evening headline performances.
With one month to go, this year’s line-up suggests another busy bank holiday weekend on the farm.
FAQs
When is Big Feastival 2026?
Big Feastival runs from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026.
Where is Big Feastival held?
The festival takes place at Alex James’ Farm in Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UJ, about four miles south-west of Chipping Norton.
Who is headlining Big Feastival 2026?
The 2026 headliners are Basement Jaxx on Friday, The Streets on Saturday and Bastille on Sunday.
Who is appearing on the food line-up?
The chef line-up includes Simon Rogan, Anna Haugh, Emily English, Rachel Allen, Poppy O’Toole, Sally Abé, Meera Sodha, Tom Barnes, Nokx Majozi and others.
Is Big Feastival family-friendly?
Yes. The family programme includes Taskmaster Club, MC Grammar, Nick Cope, Gabby’s Dollhouse, The Flying Seagull Project, Lizzie’s Way Woodland Play, children’s theatre, craft activities and more.
Is there comedy at Big Feastival?
Yes. The comedy programme includes Joel Dommett, Suzi Ruffell, Ivo Graham, Shappi Khorsandi, Harriet Kemsley, Scummy Mummies and a live podcast from Joe Thomas and James Buckley.
What is the nearest station?
Kingham is the nearest railway station to the festival site.
Where can people get tickets?
Ticket options and availability are available through the Big Feastival ticket page.
