From all-weekend worship to preaching, teaching and fellowship in a field, here’s our pick of the 2023 Christian festivals coming your way
Please note: This information relates to 2023. Please see the festival websites for current prices, dates and locations
Read more of our coverage of Christian festivals taking place in 2024:
Big Church Festival
When: 27-28 May
Where: Wiston Estate, West Sussex
Who’s it for? Music lovers can join more than 35,000 people for a line-up that includes Leeland, Bethel Music, Guvna B and Kings Kaleidoscope.
How much: Adult £94 / Student £92/ Teen & Child £61 / Under 5s £5 (camping costs an additional £22.50 per adult / £12.50 per child).
Did you know? You can combine a ticket with Wildfires and enjoy two festivals in one place
bigchurchfestival.com - wildfiresfestival.com
Cedarwood
When: 14-16 July
Where: Hollybush Farm, North Yorkshire
How much: Adult £99 / Student £79 / Teen £69 / Child from £49 / Under 1s go free
Who’s it for? Anyone who loves 24/7 prayer and worship, and a good campfire!
Did you know? This festival isn’t owned by any one denomination or network, but rather endorsed by many of them. Its vision is to unite the Church in worship and mission
Commission Festival
When: 24-28 August
Where: Bath and West Showground
How much: Adult £173 / Student £130 / Teen £80 / Child £50 / Under 3s go free
Who’s it for? Organised by the Commission family of churches (part of Newfrontiers), this event has a threefold focus: children and youth, church fellowship and mission
Did you know? Salsa and Ceilidh will be on offer alongside a full sports programme
commission.global/festivalhome
CreationFest
When: 3-6 August
Where: Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge, Cornwall
How much: Free to attend as a day visitor. Camping: Adult £150 / Teen £110 / Child £70 / Under 4s £40 / Under 1s go free
Who’s it for? Skaters, surfers, sceptics and those on the fringes of Church community
Did you know? This year’s line-up includes music from Josh Garrells and Orphan No More, and teaching from Amy Orr-Ewing, Glen Scrivener and 24/7 Prayer’s Josh Green
David’s Tent
When: 25-28 August
Where: Wiston Estate, Sussex
How much: Adult £150 / Student £122 / Teen £80 / Child £49 / Under 5s go free (camping costs an additional £17 per person)
Who’s it for? Those who are looking for 72 hours of non-stop, bank holiday weekend worship
Did you know? David’s Tent is so called because its founders asked the question: “What would it look like to worship God non-stop like King David did?”
Greenbelt
When: 24-27 August
Where: Boughton House, nr Kettering
How much: Adult £190 / Student £100 / Under 18 £70 / Under 5s go free
Who’s it for? With an eclectic (and sometimes controversial) line-up that includes speakers and artists of all faiths and none, Greenbelt is for those who want something different.
Did you know? This year the head of Humanists UK, Andrew Copson, is headlining and the event is celebrating its 50th birthday!
Keswick
When: Over three weeks between 15 July-4 August
Where: Rawnsley Centre, Keswick, Lake District
How much: Free to attend as a day visitor. Camping: Adult £80 / Student £35 / Teen £25 / Under 2s go free
Who’s it for? Those eager for solid biblical exposition in a stunning setting
Did you know? Established in 1875, this is one of the longest-running Christian festivals. Keswick at Portstewart in Northern Ireland will also take place 8-14 July
New Horizon
When: 5-11 August
Where: Ulster University Coleraine campus, Northern Ireland
How much: This non-residential event is free to attend, but you will need to book your own accommodation if travelling
Who’s it for? Church families looking to come together for fun, fellowship and Bible teaching
Did you know? This year’s theme is ‘joy from the ashes’ inspired by Isaiah 61:3: “a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair”
New Wine United/Luminosity
When: 26-30 July and 1-5 August
Where: Kent Event Centre, Maidstone
How much: Adult £195 / Student £185 / Youth £160 / Child £140 / Under 4s £105 / Under 2s go free (offsite prices also available)
Did you know? One of the largest Christian summer festivals, New Wine has its roots in the Anglican Church but welcomes all. Luminosity youth festival runs alongside it, making it perfect for families or church groups
Refuel
When: 24-27 July
Where: Gordon Castle Estate, Scotland
How much: Free to attend as a day visitor. Camping: Adult £50 / Child £25 / Under 5s go free
Who’s it for? A family-friendly Christian festival in the Scottish highlands
Did you know? It’s set in the grounds of an actual castle! (On a past visit, Premier Christianity conducted an interview with Jackie Pullinger in the billiards room…)
The Aber Conference
When: 12-19 August
Where: Aberystwyth, Wales
How much: Adult: £214 / Child £113 / Youth £170. (Day and off-site prices also available)
Who’s it for? Christians who don’t like camping . Stay in Aberstwyth University halls or book your own B&B off site. The emphasis of this conference is on being refreshed by the word of God
Did you know? Daily afternoon workshops cover subjects such as parenting and positive mental health. Speakers include Ian Parry and Christopher Ash
For the next generation
Places where your teens can enjoy some summer fun, faith and fellowship
Dreaming The Impossible
29 July - 3 August, Staffordshire
Limitless
5-9 August, Staffordshire
Newday
31 July - 4 August, Norfolk
Satellites
4-8 August, Somerset
Summer Madness
30 June - 4 July, N. Ireland
Prices based on individual on the gate rates and were correct at time of writing. Many events offer supporter/supported discounted rates. Please check festival website for any changes
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