Big Love Festival

Big Love Festival is a four-day music and arts celebration taking place from 16–19 July 2026 in Usk, Monmouthshire. This expansive event showcases over 140 bands and DJs performing across the picturesque South Wales countryside, establishing itself as a significant fixture in the UK festival calendar. The intimate market town of Usk provides a distinctive backdrop for this substantial gathering of live music and performance enthusiasts from across the region and beyond.

Visitors to Big Love Festival can anticipate an immersive weekend of continuous live entertainment, with performers ranging from established acts to emerging talent across multiple stages. The festival atmosphere blends music performances with broader arts programming, creating a vibrant cultural environment. Attendees will experience the distinctive energy of a countryside festival, with the opportunity to discover new favourites amongst the diverse musical line-up whilst enjoying the social aspect of a major festival gathering spanning four full days.

Usk is a charming historic market town nestled in the rolling landscape of Monmouthshire, characterised by its riverside setting and medieval heritage. The surrounding countryside offers quintessential Welsh rural scenery, with woodland walks and agricultural vistas typical of the region. Beyond the festival, visitors can explore local attractions including Usk Castle ruins, the peaceful River Usk itself, and the numerous country pubs and independent shops that define the town’s character. The wider area provides easy access to the Brecon Beacons and other notable Monmouthshire destinations.

For festival-goers, the Usk area offers a variety of accommodation options including hotels, guest houses, and holiday cottages throughout Monmouthshire. Travellers can reach Usk by car from South Wales urban centres within 45 minutes, with reasonable proximity to the M4 motorway network. Booking accommodation in advance is advisable given the festival’s scale and the town’s size, ensuring convenient access to the venue whilst providing a comfortable base for the four-day event.