Gig Calendar 2026
Since forming in 2007 Big Noise have performed at over 400 events and festivals. Whether we're opening an event, processing at a carnival, running workshops or performing on your own special day we always guarantee to draw a crowd with our infectious rhythms and enthusiastic players. If you would like to book us or enquire, please contact us here
Ryde Illuminated Carnival
Ryde, Isle of Wight
5 Sept 2026
Big Noise will join other samba bands on Ryde seafront for our annual bloco - we promise it will be loud, funky and frankly, fabulous! We will then join the amazing illuminated parade through Ryde town. Come and enjoy the carnival atmosphere.
Travel is kindly sponsored by Wightlink Ferries
Wickham Festival
Wickham, Fareham
1 Aug 2026
We are excited to announce a collaboration with the amazing Rose & Thistle Pipe Band at Wickham Festival! The family-friendly festival boasts an impressive line-up for 2026 with so much for all to enjoy, and just up the road - what's not to love?!
http://www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/
Victoria Parade
Aldershot
6 Jun 2026
Free event 10am until 4pm. Big Noise are part of the parade through the town centre and will be having a 'bloco' (group drumming session) with Rushmoor Samba and Beatroots.
Michaelmas Fayre
St Mary's Church Green, Green Road, Alverstoke, Gosport
26 Sept 2026
Static performance at 1pm, plus a short static performance and FREE workshop at 2.45pm - come and have a go!
Stokes Bay Vehicle Rally & Family Fun Day
Stokes Bay, Gosport
31 Aug 2026
Come and join us at this fantastic popular event where we will be performing and you can participate in a workshop.
Race for Life Southsea
Southsea Esplanade (opposite Castle Field / The Pyramids)
10 May 2026
Race for Life - we are proud to support this event in aid of raising funds for Cancer Research UK. Come along and cheer on the runners whilst grooving to some awesome tunes!
Ringwood Carnival
Ringwood
19 Sept 2026
Afternoon and Evening set
Tribal Earth Festival
Lewes
22 Aug 2026
Procession & Workshop
Lyndhurst Family Fun Day
Lyndhurst
20 Jun 2026
Family Fun Day in Lyndhurst Village - come and see us perform at 1pm and 2pm