Family Rave
with
big fish little fish
The original Family Rave – Big Fish Little Fish – is bringing the bass to Compton Verney for the first time.
Come dance in the grounds with your family and join the award-winning fun featuring superstar headline DJ Perry from world renowned drum and bass legend Pendulum.
There won’t just be music and dancing, there’s food from Digbeth Dining Club, bars, blooming lovely floral crafting activities, author readings and signings, bubbles, balloons, facepainting and foam!
Prices and information
Adult – £20
Child (under 16) – £15
Pre-walking infant – Free
Adult only groups are not admitted. Adults are 16+.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Each member of your group must have a ticket including pre-walking infants, free (but ticketed).
2 – 5pm.
Reliably excellent” – Guardian
The best day of my life!” – 6-year-old attendee
The lineup…
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An electrifying DJ set by Perry from Pendulum.
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A rave on the ultra-quirky Snail Stage.
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High-tempo DJ sets from the Big Fish Little Fish All Starts ranging from acid house and garage to drum and base.
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Make your own flowered and feathered rave crown with Nifty Natty Crafts.
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Meet author and illustrator of the book ‘Molly’s First Festival’ for an exclusive signing (find out more below).
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Face painting, Glitter Bar and bubble braids with Uneek Faces to get you into the festival spirit.
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Go on an imaginative adventure at Drama Adventures with Toni for ages 2-8 years old, including in your ticket
Molly’s First Festival
Created by mum and illustrator Katherine O’Shea, ‘Molly’s First Festival’ is the first children’s picture book about the family festival experience. Inspired by Katherine’s own experience as a festival-going parent, the book was made through crowdfunding and has been featured on a CBeebies TV Special, filmed at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival.
The story follows little Molly and her family as they make their way through a music festival, all trying to have as much fun as possible in a crazy new place. The aim is to provide reassurance to both children and parents about what to expect, and to celebrate the amazing range of activities that modern music festivals have to offer.
Use the exclusive code BFLF25 for 25% off the book.
Before you book...
- DJs are subject to change.
- Tickets include entrance to Compton Verney’s art collections and exhibitions during 2pm-5pm only.
- Wheelchair accessible and assistance dogs welcome.
- A maximum of three children per one adult. For more than two family groups please one adult to two children.
- We are a no smoking and no vaping site.
Once you've booked...
- If you have access requirements, please call 01926 645 500 and park in the Compton Verney car park.
- Please note that regular parking for this event requires walking up a hill and field.
- Buggies are allowed on site and left at the buggy park at owner’s own risk.
- The event will take place whatever the weather so please dress appropriately.
Good to know
We may photograph or film small parts of the event and by entering you are giving your permission for these to be used for Big Fish Little Fish or Compton Verney promotion purposes. If you do not want to be photographed or filmed then please let our team know on arrival.
All ages are welcome but the activities are designed for families to enjoy together.
Big Fish Little Fish is designed to provide a family friendly, authentic dance music and festival experience and is not a traditional children’s party or disco.
Music is a mix of classic rave genres. You won’t find children’s music or DJ shoutouts – we hope that families unite on the dancefloor and dance together!
Big Fish Little Fish sets and monitors the volume using World Health Organisation guidelines, and ensures that it is at a safe level for everyone, even the youngest of babies, over the three-hour duration of the event.
Though quieter than at adult events, it is still loud enough to feel like you are at a club.
If you are planning your child to have a nap or your children are particularly sensitive to noise then you might want to consider ear defenders.
There will be a selection of food from Digbeth Dining Club vendors including child friendly options and ice cream. We will also have licensed bars available providing tinned alcohol as well as free drinking water.
The vendors on the day will be;
- Leave it to Esmie
- Street Chef
- Hottodoggu
You can bring in your own picnics, however no glass is permitted on site at the event. Please do not bring your own alcoholic drinks with you, and we will be running bags checks.
Your ticket includes entry to the house and grounds during the time of the event only. If you would like to visit the house and grounds before 2pm, please book an admission ticket.
The event is taking place in our Old Town Meadow which has a few benches and is a grassy area with no concrete paths. Feel free to bring along a picnic blanket but the area isn’t suitable for camping chairs.
Buggies are allowed on site, and we will have a buggy park. For the best experience we would suggest you leave your buggies at home where possible as this are won’t be manned, and the walk from the car park to the event is in a field involving a steep hill on the way back.
While we usually welcome dogs at Compton Verney, due to the nature of this event dogs are not permitted.
Service dogs are permitted.
