Fresh from the first-ever sold-out Big Bang event in 2025, we’re hugely excited to announce that the Big Bang VIII will be back for 2026! Taking place on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July at Ogri MCC Clubhouse in Cirencester.
Get ready for an epic weekend of camping, community, live music, bonfires, DJs and more. Everyone is welcome to this epic party hosted by OGRI MCC and organised by the legendary Mark Manby.
We’re HUGELY excited to announce that none other than RAISED BY OWLS will be headlining the Big Bang VIII. In main support are PRfam favourites and rising UK Metallers, Waterlines, and we’re also delighted to have Metal 2 The Masses Winners, Bad Earth and Moon Reaper on the bill as well.
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FAQ’s
When is the Big Bang VII taking place?
Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July 2026
Where is the Big Bang VII taking place?
Ogri MCC
Building 100
Kemble Enterprise Park
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 6BQ
Finding the clubhouse is a little tricky, as there is more than one entrance to the airfield. Please ensure you enter the airfield from the A429. The most accurate locator is the WhatThreeWords reference: intrigues.busy.chiefs. Please read the OGRI advice.
Is the event indoors or outdoors?
Both! This is a hybrid event with outdoor camping and an indoor clubhouse. Previous Big Bang podcasts and info are here.
Who is playing?
Friday is the warm-up night with DJs, and Saturday will feature live music from Raised By Owls, Waterlines, Bad Earth & Moon Reaper
Accessibility
If you have any accessibility needs, please make them known to [email protected], and we will do everything we can to help.
Event Timings
Arrival from 12:00 on Friday
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Can I park next to my tent?
Yes.
Campsite Facilities available
There is a large field for camping with toilet blocks and drinking water available in the clubhouse.
Can I bring my campervan/caravan?
Yes, both are welcome.
What happens if we are not camping?
You are welcome to attend for the day or the weekend and stay in local hotel accommodation.
Can I pay for my ticket when I arrive?
If there are any tickets left, yes you can pay upon arrival.
What food vendors do you have?
There will be a caterer on site – there will be veggie/vegan and GF options available (legal note from caterers – “we cannot guarantee 100% gluten free as we aren’t a gluten free kitchen.. so there may be traces”.
Can we make our own fire pit?
There are to be no open fires or fire pits as per the venue’s regulations, but we will have our very own roaring bonfire to enjoy.
BBQs/Cooking
Only Gas or Solid Fuel (hex block style) cooking equipment, please (No petrol, charcoal, wood, disposable BBQ)
Can we bring our own food and drink?
You are welcome to bring your own supplies, especially if you have specific dietary requirements but we just ask that you keep them to your camping area and respect the event and vendors there. The bar will have GF beer available.
Can I bring glass bottles?
Strictly no glass bottles.
How do we pay for food/drink/merch?
It is worth making sure you have sufficient cash with you (the nearest cash points are Cirencester/Tetbury) for your drinking, eating and OGRI merch purchases. OGRI MCC do not have card facilities on site
Age Restrictions/Valid ID
There is no age restriction for the weekend, but all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The bars will run the Challenge 25 Policy so if you want to purchase alcohol, please make sure you have a valid photo ID with you. The licensing accounts for the entire venue so if anyone is found underage drinking anywhere on site then they may be asked to leave.
Are pets allowed?
No pets are allowed, except for guide dogs however, this is an active airfield. Please contact [email protected], with any questions
Can I bring my drone?
NO! This is an active airfield
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