THE FUTURE OF BIG CHURCH FESTIVAL UK

For 18 years, Big Church Festival has been a gathering place for the Church – a glimpse of heaven, where thousands of people from across the UK and beyond come together, across generations, denominations and backgrounds, to worship Jesus. What began as a vision to see the Church gathered in unity has grown into something far bigger than a festival: a community, a movement of worship, and a powerful expression of the Church alive, welcoming and full of hope. Through every season, the heart of Big Church has remained the same: One Church. Gathered in unity. Worshipping Jesus.

Following the tragic events at our 2026 festival, there will be no UK festival in 2027. We know how much Big Church means to so many of you, and we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has stood with us, particularly those who have generously donated the value of their 2026 orders. Your generosity, prayers and belief in the vision mean more than we can say, and are helping give Big Church a chance at a future. We are working hard to find a way forward, with our hope set on gathering together again in August 2028. We don’t yet know exactly what the road ahead will look like, but we continue to believe in the vision and are longing for the day we can be together again. Please keep praying with us.

While the UK festival takes a pause, the Big Church vision will continue in Europe, with Big Church Festival Europe launching on 20 – 22nd August 2027. Run by a separate European charity, the festival shares the same heart to gather the Church in unity and create space for people to encounter Jesus. We’re excited to see the vision carried across nations and would love you to get behind the Europe team as they prepare for 2027.

Updated: Friday 13th November