Big Love Festival – Usk, Wales 2026
Overview
Big Love Festival, the UK’s friendliest small music and arts gathering since 2016, returns to its stunning South Wales home for a 4-day extravaganza from July 16-19, 2026, blending over 130 live acts, DJs, circus, comedy, and workshops on a family-friendly farm site. Organized by Big Love Music & Arts CIC and Remarkable Events LLP, this independent gem draws 2,000 attendees to Cwm Cayo Farm’s Iron Age hill fort and woods, emphasizing DIY ethos, inclusivity, and Welsh heritage with support from the Welsh Government and British Council. Expect a heartfelt mix of drum & bass, folk, electronic, and hip-hop, plus creative sessions that foster connections amid lush countryside.
Marking a decade of growth from its Baskerville Hall roots to Usk’s outdoor haven, 2026 builds on 2025’s sold-out vibes with expanded accessibility and sustainability, like Keychange Pledge for women in music. Just 20 minutes from M4 J24, it’s an accessible escape celebrating joy, diversity, and community in Monmouthshire’s green embrace.
Event Highlights
- Love Live stage headliners delivering eclectic sets from drum & bass legends to indie folk, echoing past gems like LTJ Bukem on a vintage fire engine or Beans on Toast’s heartfelt hilarity.
- Woodland Dome for intimate electronic and DJ nights, blending urban grooves with forest magic, featuring residents like Fabric’s Bobby or handpicked Welsh acts in the hill fort’s ancient vibes.
- Circus & cabaret on The Big Top & Rig, with aerial silks, comedy sketches, and interactive parades that spark wonder for all ages.
- Hands-on workshops in The Wellbeing Zone, from creative arts and yoga to kids’ activities and dance sessions, tying into themes of love and growth.
- Street food zone and First Love stage for emerging talents, pop-up markets, and family-friendly animations that weave music with cultural installations across fields and woods.
Why Attend
Big Love in Usk is a sun-soaked hug for the soul—envision fiddles mingling with bass drops amid hill fort whispers, where 2,000 kindred spirits dance from firelit céilÃs to woodland raves, forging bonds that linger like campfire stories. For music lovers or families, it’s pure antidote to big-fest frenzy: intimate stages ensure close-up magic, while free kids’ zones and workshops nurture creativity, all at unbeatable value that feels like home.
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More than beats, it’s a radical act of joy: championing Welsh talent, women-led lineups, and eco-practices in a post-Covid world, boosting local regen while healing through shared laughter. You’ll depart recharged, playlist bursting with discoveries, and heart full of Welsh warmth—ideal for rediscovering connection in one of UK’s coziest corners.
Date & Duration
Dates: July 16 – July 19, 2026
Duration: 4 days
Venue / Location
Nestled on working farmland with fields, woods, and an Iron Age hill fort, the site features Love Live main stage for headliners, Woodland Dome for DJs, Big Top & Rig for circus, Wellbeing Zone for workshops, Street Food Zone, and First Love stage for emerging acts—all linked by rough tracks with wood chips for mud control. Boutique camping in woods, accessible area near mains; no step-free guarantee for all, but hand-cut grass aids mobility.
Main event Google location address: Cwm Cayo Farm, Gwehelog, Usk NP15 1HS, Wales.
Ticket Information
- Tickets via Festival Pro on biglovefestival.co.uk; instalments available, no gate sales for full event—book early as Early Birds sold out, Tier 1 limited.
- Paid entry, family-friendly with kids’ concessions; personal assistant free with proof (DLA/PIP, Access Card).
- Pricing in USD: Adult 3-day £149 (~$195); Teen (13-17) £75 (~$98); Child (5-12) £12 (~$16); under-5 free; Thursday add-on £20 (~$26) (at 1.30 USD/GBP; higher tiers upcoming).
- Special seating or VIP options: Reserved seats at stages for mobility needs; boutique glamping £260+ (~$338) with beds/lights; accessible parking pass.
- Minimum ticket pricing: $10 USD for child add-ons.
- Maximum ticket pricing: $338 USD for adult + glamping bundles.
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Contact Information
- Email: info@biglovefestival.co.uk (general); access@biglovefestival.co.uk (accessibility); volunteers@biglovefestival.co.uk (involvement).
- Phone: Not specified; email for English/Welsh support.
- Website: https://biglovefestival.co.uk (tickets, lineup); https://linktr.ee/biglovefestival (socials).
- Social Media: @biglovefestival (Instagram, Facebook, Mastodon, Pinterest).
- Key Staff: CIC team; Welsh Government/British Council partners.
- Press/Volunteers: Email for media; apply via site for stewarding/roles (perks include free entry, open early 2026).
- Note: Response time ~48 hours. Book via Festival Pro; NHS £10 discount available.
Getting There
- Nearest airports: Cardiff (CWL), 30 miles west (45-min drive via M4 J24); Bristol (BRS), 40 miles east (50-min via M4).
- Public transport: Trains to Newport (20-min taxi £20–£30) or Cwmbran; local buses from Usk town—festival shuttles from Newport possible.
- Parking: £10 pass required (£45 for campervans/live-ins); accessible closer parking with prior request—approach via B4598 from Usk, one-way system.
- Other access: 20-min drive from M4 J24; no on-site cash—bring provisions; narrow lanes, so carpool encouraged for eco-travel.
Accommodation Options
- Camping included in tickets (bring tent); accessible flatter area for disabilities +2 friends’ tents.
- Boutique glamping: Pre-pitched bell tents £260+ (~$338) with beds/duvets/lights in woods (slope note, but accessible option available).
- Campervans/live-ins: Separate field £45 pass, 100m from stages.
- Nearby hotels: Usk’s Three Salmons (£100–£200/night) or cottages in Monmouthshire (£80–£150) via Visit Wales.
- Book early for July; off-site pop-outs allowed, but gate times apply.
Reviews
- Intimate woods pulsing with roots beats—circus laughs and family workshops made it magical, Welsh heart shining through.
- Handpicked lineup slayed from fire engine sets to dome raves; inclusive vibe and value unbeatable, pure joy escape.
- Hill fort under stars: eclectic acts, hilarious cabaret, and community warmth—small fest with massive soul, hooked for life.
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FAQ's
What defines Big Love 2026's music and arts vibe, evolving from past years?
Big Love's core is eclectic roots fusion: 130+ acts blending drum & bass (LTJ Bukem vibes), folk (Beans on Toast humor), electronic (Woodland Dome DJs), and Welsh talents like Adwaith, expanding from 2016's debut with Bigchange Pledge boosting women since 2019. In 2026, post-2025's Usk success, expect 6 stages with circus Big Top hilarity, wellbeing workshops, and parade themes for deeper immersion—2,000 cap ensures intimacy. Welsh Gov/British Council backing adds cultural depth, like 2022's hill fort magic, prioritizing DIY joy over scale for sustainable, heartfelt escapes.
How family-friendly and accessible is Big Love for all ages and abilities?
Superb: kids under-5 free, £12 for 5-12s with dedicated activities like circus and crafts; all-ages stages foster multi-gen fun. Accessibility: PA free with proof, accessible camping/toilets/showers (step-free where possible), reserved seating, assistance dogs welcome—email access@ for custom help, including kit carry. Site's grass fields may challenge mobility (wood chips for mud), but flatter zones and stewards aid; strobe warning for photosensitive. It's inclusive ethos shines: flexible, confidential support ensures everyone grooves in Usk's calm.
How to perform, volunteer, or support the 2026 festival?
Performers: email info@ with demos (open call early 2026, prioritizing roots/DIY fits); past successes like Panic Shack highlight emerging slots. Volunteers: apply via site for stewarding/setup (free entry/merch, training provided)—vital for CIC ops. Support: Welsh Gov-funded, donate via Crowdfunder or buy from bars for low tickets; locals get discounts. Involvement builds the ethos: many start volunteering, landing gigs—community input shapes lineups, sustaining Usk's indie spirit.
What sustainability and safety measures enhance 2026?
Eco-focus: composting toilets, no glass (plastic/cans only, limited alcohol entry), wood chips for paths, and carpool encouragement via public transport ties—aligning with Vision 2025 membership. Safety: security at gates, no dogs (assistance ok), breathalyzer checks on exit; one-way lanes prevent accidents. Weather prep: wellies for rain, but hand-cut grass; medication storage available. These, plus CIC's not-for-profit model, ensure low-impact fun—book sensible, leave no trace for farm respect.
When do lineup, tickets, and details finalize for 2026?
Tier 1 on sale now (instalments ok, group deals: buy 4 get 1 free); full lineup Q1 2026 via newsletter/socials—past reveals like 2022's Jurassic 5 built hype. Timetable/maps post-lineup; no day tickets yet, but expected. Monitor @biglovefestival for NHS discounts and updates—phased rollout avoids rush, with Festival Pro handling seamless books. Sign up now: limited capacity means quick sells, securing your Welsh woodland wonder.
