15th -17th August 2025
A joyous celebration of Cajun, Creole and Louisiana roots music, dance and culture set in the heart of the beautiful North Shropshire Lakelands!

Big Weekend 2025
Latest News

Announcing the return of Randy Vidrine
Randy Vidrine hails from the heart of Cajun country in Ville Platte, Louisiana, just a stone’s throw away from the legendary Fred’s Lounge in Mamou.

its definitely a family affair.. well 2 families to be precise!
Firstly a daughter/father duo with strong roots in the bayous of Louisiana and the mountains of Kentucky. We’re super excited to announce the fabulous Dirk & Amelia Powel!!

Koray Broussard
From the incredible Broussard Dynasty, ‘This Opelousas, LA native is a third generation Zydeco musician; his father John, uncle Jeffrey and grandfather Delton are all legendary players in Southern Louisiana and beyond.’
Big Weekend 2025
Lineup
Zydeco Diamonds
The William Bakerfield Band
The Barceló Brothers
Hazel Scott Playboys
Joli Blon Big Band
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
The Weatherall Tothill Trio
Big Weekend 2025
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Festival Info
Welcome to the twelfth North Shropshire Big Weekend.
Where to stay
Our Campsite and local Camping and Caravan Sites, Hotels and Bed and Breakfast.
Festival Workshops
Every year we have workshops in Cajun and Zydeco styles. As well as instrument workshops in accordion, fiddle and scrubboard.
Big Weekend 2025
Location
Welshampton Parish Hall
Station Road A495
Ellesmere
SY12 0PY