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AN EVENT LIKE NO OTHER.

THE UK'S #1 BUSINESS & LIFE DEVELOPMENT EVENT FOR ENTREPRENEURS, LEADERS & CHANGE-MAKERS!

Wednesday 11th- Thursday 12th March 2026

AO Arena, Manchester

THIS ISN'T 'BUSINESS AS USUAL'. IT'S ANYTHING BUT.

The BIG Festoon is the UK's fastest-growing, most enthusiastically inclusive, most joy-fuelled development event for business owners and cycle-breakers who are READY to be seen and be heard!

We’re holding space for conversations that matter, that are going to change the game for your sales, marketing, visibility, confidence, mindset and so MUCH MORE!

If you've ever felt like the odd one out in business rooms, like you had to shrink to fit in, this is the place for YOU. We’re bringing the inspiration, motivation and celebration you need to supercharge your business and FLY FOR SUCCESS!

When bees are building something new in their hives, they link arms.
They FESTOON.

And that’s EXACTLY what we’re doing at The BIG Festoon.

Lifting each other up.

Showing each other the way.

Coming together to build something INCREDIBLE, so it's not just your business that grows, but you do too!

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WATCH THE TRAILER.

From celebrity speakers to industry-leading pros, the lineup for this year will be just as INCREDIBLE as it has been for our previous events.

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BUSINESS IS LIFE.
LIFE IS BUSINESS.

And that's why NO topic is off the table here.
We're covering EVERYTHING from sales and marketing, to inclusion and diversity, to relationships, health and mental wellbeing, to HR, accounting, automations and SO MUCH MORE! We leave no stone unturned to help you FLY.

We're serving you up a delicious 2 day all-you-can-eat buffet of both business and personal development to help you take up space, grow your business and amplify your success like NEVER before.

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EPIC LINEUPS EVERY TIME.

The best thing about The BIG Festoon?
It's hard to pick just one, but our speakers knock it out of the park, every single time.
Check out our speakers and VIP guests from previous events!

LISA MAFFIA

SINGER-SONG WRITER, CEO OF MAFFIA RUM, ARTIST

MARCH 2024

NATASHA HAMILTON

ACTRESS, POP ICON, ATOMIC KITTEN

FEBRUARY 2020

REMEL LONDON

BROADCASTER, LIVE HOST OF CAPITAL FM

MARCH 2022

GOK WAN- MBE

FASHION DESIGNER, DJ, CHEF, TV PRESENTER

MARCH 2025

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SO, WHAT WILL I GET FROM ATTENDING THE BIG FESTOON?

...What WON'T you get from The BIG Festoon XL more like?!

All this GOOD STUFF and MORE:

BIG BUSINESS GROWTH

2 whole days of short, TEDx style talks to inspire and motivate you from the best professional speakers in the land!

BE PART OF AN EPIC COMMUNITY.
There’s NOWHERE like The BIG Festoon to help you feel seen and heard, just as you are. Our community is EVERYTHING.

Welcome home.

AMPED UP

CONFIDENCE
A BIG old dose of passion, JOY, motivation and energy to help you overcome fear, get out of your own way, take action and succeed!

NEW CONTACTS.
NEW FRIENDS.
NEW CLIENTS.

Relaxed, non-wanky networking to help you link arms, FESTOON, find new clients, and build your brand!

AN EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!

Education + entertainment = Edutainment. That's how we roll. Expect the unexpected. Belly laughs guaranteed.

GOOD PEOPLE DOING GOOD THINGS

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be welcomed and valued no matter where you come from or what you’re going through.

Sounds like the kind of place you NEED to be, right?!

GET READY TO FESTOON...
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GOLD TICKET

£300

OR 3 X

£100 monthly

A GOLD SEAT AT AN UNHOSTED GOLD TABLE

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VIP TICKET

£510

OR 3 x

£170 monthly

A VIP SEAT AT AN UNHOSTED VIP TABLE

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GOLD TABLE

£3,000

OR 3 x £1,000

monthly

HOST A GOLD TABLE- 10 X GOLD TICKETS

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TABLE

£5,100

OR 3 x £1,700 monthly

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FEEL THE VIBE AND THEN COME EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF!

AN EVENT FOR EVERYONE.

At The BIG Festoon, we’re fiercely committed to bringing you a quality event that EVERYONE can enjoy.

We believe business is for all. So we also believe it’s our responsibility to ensure that we‘re doing everything in our power to help you not only enjoy your time with us, but to feel safe, welcomed and included, as you get the most out of your experience at The BIG Festoon.

You can find out more about the active Inclusivity & Accessibility work we’ve been doing by clicking the button below:

IATQB INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT

SAY HELLO TO OUR BRAND NEW HOME!
We’re incredibly proud to be from the beautiful North, so it only felt fitting to find our new home at the SPECTACULAR AO Arena in Manchester!
Situated in the heart of the city centre, and located a stone’s throw away from Manchester Victoria train station, this incredible 21,000 capacity venue is accessible, easy to find, and second-to-none for venturing out and about into the copious amounts of bars, restaurants, boutiques and coffee shops with all your new connections and friends!

Check out our FAQs for more information on places to stay, travel information, the agenda and loads of other handy bits and pieces you need to know!

WHAT THE FAQ?

THINK YOU'RE READY TO STAND OUT, BE HEARD AND TAKE UP SPACE IN YOUR INDUSTRY?!

Here’s the thing: Education, qualifications and training won’t get you there alone.

Here’s what will:

TAKING ACTION.
THE RIGHT MINDSET.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

And that’s exactly what we’re serving you up at The BIG Festoon XL!!!

It’s 2 days of PHENOMENAL personal and business development to inspire you and equip you with new concepts, new contacts, and new motivation to take up space and grow your business faster and with more FUN!

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HOLD UP. LET'S RECAP WHAT
YOU GAIN WHEN YOU COME TO
THE BIG FESTOON:

2 whole days of inspirational talks from professionally-trained, industry-leading keynote speakers.

A digital SWAG bag full of goodies, discounts, competitions and freebies for you to delve into!

Professional and personal development to help you take some seriously BIG action and get TF out of your own way.

Empowerment to stretch out your arms, take up more space, grow, and claim that success for yourself!

Networking at the UK’s fastest-growing business event…we’re talking about making connections that can literally change your life.

An event like NO OTHER. A space where you can come as you are, no matter who you are.

THIS IS MORE THAN AN EVENT.
IT'S A HOMECOMING.

You've been waiting for a space like this.

16 powerhouse speakers.
2 days of breakthroughs, epic connections and fun.
1 unforgettable party.

You’ll leave with more than notes.
You’ll leave with momentum and the confidence to grow like NEVER before.

SO, ARE YOU READY?

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