The Big Day Small Country Music Festival returns this time at Nayland Village Hall Meadow on Sunday 30 August 2026, offering an unmissable day out for music-loving families in rural Suffolk. Renowned for its warm, inclusive, and friendly atmosphere, this boutique music festival brings together outstanding original UK Americana, roots, and soul music alongside countryside culture and delicious local food trucks.
If you are looking for things to do with kids in Suffolk over the August bank holiday weekend, this grassroots event provides a safe, welcoming, and relaxed environment for parents, babies, and toddlers alike. Families can enjoy world-class live music on the scenic meadow in the heart of the Dedham Vale. The incredible 2026 line-up features national names and festival regulars like headliners Eddy Smith & the 507, alongside the highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Mim Grey (who played Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage) and fantastic local acts such as BearFootSoul, The Joe Keeley Band and Harry Lawrence.
The festival also features Line-Dancing, Falconry, Glitter & Face-Painting, Food Trucks and Bars, and IceCream.
Beyond the brilliant live performances, this community-focused family event actively supports the local economy and essential charitable causes, with donations from the event benefiting national mental health charity SANE and The Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding. The inaugural festival completely sold out weeks in advance, making early booking highly recommended for families looking for a memorable, child-friendly day out filled with incredible roots and blues music.
Gather your family, pack a picnic blanket, and experience a genuinely special boutique festival right on your doorstep. Visit the official festival Facebook page or the East Anglian Festival Network (EAFN) calendar to secure your tickets today.
Main Address: Nayland Village Hall, Church Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4JH