Big Church Festival 2025: Dates, Artists & What to Expect

When is it happening?

Dates: 22–24 August 2025

Location: Wiston Estate, West Sussex

This August, join tens of thousands of believers for Big Church Festival 2025—a joyful, high-energy celebration of faith, music, and community.

Set in the beautiful Wiston Estate, this is the UK’s largest Christian music festival, uniting churches of all backgrounds in worship and celebration.

What to Expect

From sunrise worship to late-night praise, Big Church Festival is packed with live music, inspiring speakers, family fun, and creative spaces for all ages. With multiple stages, food courts, and a vibrant village atmosphere, it’s a weekend of unforgettable moments.

2025 Line-Up Highlights

This year’s line-up features a powerful mix of global worship leaders and emerging voices, including:

• Brandon Lake
• Phil Wickham
• Elevation Rhythm
• Israel Houghton + New Breed
• Jonathan & Melissa Helser
• Martin Smith & Friends
• Limoblaze
• Amanda Cook
• Pat Barrett and many more

With stages like the Main Stage, Worship Tent, Illuminate Stage, and new for 2025 a Podcast Stage hosted by Justin Brierley and The Way UK, there’s something for everyone—from deep worship to thought-provoking conversations.

For the first time ever, kid's ministry is also available at Big Church Festival with thousands of children expecting to take part in ministry settings. Each session will be based on Bob Hartman & Catalina Echeverri's new bible, The Kingdom and the King Storybook Bible.

See our Big Church Festival Department to discover more from the artists.