What would a Big Banquet be without a feast?!

Before you fill up on culture, secure your spot at our Supper Club, hosted by the outstanding ARMR Cafe and Kitchen who have been cooking up some serious grub.

Experience an intimate Caribbean supper and a good old-fashioned knees-up at the castle on Oxford Road, with a free drink on arrival!

And, enjoy an immersive fashion show by the brilliant Contact Young Company following their performance of Hand Me Down; dinner and a show, who could say no?!

The Big Banquet

Every day is a party at Contact. But, this summer, we’re bringing you something extra special.

From 28 - 29 of July, we’re lowering the drawbridge and throwing open the castle doors for a weekend full of festivities!

“For 50 years, Contact has proven what can be achieved by putting the future first. I’m so excited to mark this remarkable legacy with The Big Banquet and can’t wait to share the beautiful Contact energy with our audiences, artists, visitors, friends and family over one incredible weekend. After a year at the helm of this magnificent organisation, I know one thing for sure: there’s nowhere in the world like Contact” - Keisha Thompson, Contact's AD and CEO

Join us in the castle on Oxford Road as we wrap up our 50th birthday celebrations with The Big Banquet, and feast on a range of extraordinary cultural delights.

From morning raves to poetry slams and fashion shows, we can’t wait to celebrate 50 years of changing the face of UK culture with you.

Learn more here!