Big Love Festival Frequently Asked Questions
Arrival times and leaving the site
The 2025 festival runs from midday on Thursday 16th July until midnight Sunday 19th July, with camping on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Entry before 10am Friday requires an optional Thursday pass be purchased.
If you have purchased a Thursday pass: from 12 noon till 8pm on Thursday.
Otherwise gate times are:
Friday at 10am till 10pm.
Saturday 10am to 8pm.
Sunday 10am to 6pm.
We’d love to have you to stay longer, but sadly we have to ask you to leave the site by 12pm (noon) on Monday 20th.
Please be sensible and make sure whoever is driving is in a fit state to drive:
Make sure they stop drinking alcohol early on Sunday;
Make sure they have had enough sleep before setting off;
To encourage this, all entertainment will stop a little earlier on Sunday. Be aware that the local police are aware of the festival, and may be breathalysing drivers as they leave the site.
Anyone we suspect of drink/drug-driving may have their car keys confiscated and will be reported to the police. Be safe and be sensible!
Yes, you are welcome to leave the site during the day to visit the local shops for supplies (alcohol can only be taken onto the festival site on first entry).
You may also sleep off-site if you live locally or prefer to stay in one of Usk’s lovely hotels and inns. In either case, please be aware of gate times though.
Any vehicle movement is at the discretion of stewards and security at the time though, and our primary concern is the safety of other festival guests and the local community. Anyone thought to be moving a vehicle whilst intoxicated is liable to have their vehicle keys confiscated by security.
Food and drink
You can bring a small amount of your own refreshments in with you to drink in the camp sites, within reason. Strictly no glass allowed on site though!
Max per person:
18 x 440ml cans of beer / cider / ale
OR 70cl of spirit (in plastic containers – no glass)
OR two 75cl ‘bottles’ of wine (boxes, bags or plastic bottles – no glass)
Alcohol can only be taken onto the festival site on first entry.
Please don’t bring your own drinks out of the campsite area – the festival has its own reasonably-priced bars and you are liable to have your alcohol confiscated by security. Please remember that by buying your drinks at our bars, you help us keep the ticket price so low. This year pints are priced at £6.
Barbecues and open fires are NOT allowed in the camping area, but gas camping stoves are OK.
No, the nearest ATMs are in Usk, a 15 minute drive away. Most traders will only be accepting card payments.
Can I bring my dog / helper monkey / emotional support Komodo dragon?
No, sorry, dogs and other pets are not allowed at the festival or campsite (unless registered assistance dogs).