what is on, when
The programme
Warm Up
Cidermill Theatre
Main Event
Rec Ground + Cidermill Theatre
Visit the programme pages for information and bookings on workshops at Cidermill Theatre.
Detailed festival guide available here — mid-July.
Cidermill Theatre
Workshops · performance · rehearsal
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Longborough Festival Opera — youth workshop
A creative workshop hosted by Longborough Festival Opera for young performers and the curious.
Book here →
Evening cinema screening
Friday evening · a relaxed start to the weekend
Evening
Festival cinema screening
A Friday-evening film to kick off Camfest. The film, venue and start time will be confirmed in our festival guide, available here mid-July.
Chipping Campden Recreation Ground
Pop-up marketplace · food stalls · live music
10 am – 6 pm
World Jungle
Circus skills, drumming, zorbing and giant Jenga — a sprawling, hands-on play zone for all ages.
10 am – 4 pm
Living heritage demonstrations & workshops
Blacksmithing, dry-stone walling, hedge laying and stonemasonry — the craft of the Cotswolds, hands-on.
11 am – 3 pm
Athlean Academy
The Crossbar King Challenge and the Athlean Speed Lab — test your shot, your sprint, your nerve.
Throughout the day
Younity Youth, Pink Belt Martial Arts, Scouts & much more
Community groups out in force, with demos, drop-ins and try-outs across the Recreation Ground.
6 – 7 pm
Campden Morris — demonstration & workshop
Bells, sticks and centuries of tradition. Watch, then have a go.
7 – 9 pm
Folk dancing ceilidh
Live music, a caller, two left feet — none of it matters. The Saturday night finale under the big top on the Recreation Ground.
Cidermill Theatre
Workshops · performance · rehearsal
10 am – 4 pm
Sparkhouse Creatives workshops
A full day of creative making with Sparkhouse — sessions across the day for different ages and stages.
Shakespeare's Villains
Evil or misunderstood? Unlock Shakespeare's most famous villains.
Step into the dark and fascinating world of Shakespeare's villains in this lively, interactive workshop led by industry professionals. Through games, performance exercises and scene work, participants explore iconic characters and discover what really drives them — pure evil, ambition, revenge… or something more human? A fun, accessible session that breaks down barriers to Shakespeare and brings his stories vividly to life.
Great for: aspiring actors, creative thinkers, English students and anyone curious about performance. No previous Shakespeare experience needed.
Full Face Comedy Mask Workshop
Mask, movement & mayhem — create comedy through full-face masks.
Inspired by companies such as Trestle and Vamos Theatre, this energetic workshop introduces the exciting world of full-face comedy mask performance. Participants learn how to use physicality, movement and improvisation to bring bold comic characters to life — and discover how masks can transform confidence, creativity and storytelling, often without saying a single word. Playful, highly visual, packed with laughter.
Great for: performers, drama students, comedians and anyone wanting to build confidence and creativity. All experience levels.
Learn Your Favourite Musical Song
Sing like the stars — musical theatre singing workshop.
Love musicals? Join industry professionals for an uplifting workshop exploring the secrets behind powerful ensemble singing and musical theatre performance. Participants learn vocal warm-ups, harmony techniques, stage presence and performance skills while working together on a well-known musical number. Big songs, big voices, feel-good atmosphere.
Great for: musical theatre fans, singers, performers and complete beginners. No solo singing required unless you want to.
Block Printing Tote Bag Workshop
Design, print & create — block printing workshop.
Get creative with colour, pattern and print in this hands-on session. Learn how to carve and use printing blocks to create unique designs on fabric, and transform everyday items into personalised works of art. Print onto a tote bag provided, or bring your own clothing or fabric item to upcycle and customise.
Great for: artists, makers, crafty beginners and eco-conscious creatives. All materials provided.
Chipping Campden Recreation Ground
Pop-up marketplace · food stalls · live music
11 am – 3 pm
Athlean Academy
A second chance at the Crossbar King Challenge and the Speed Lab — go on, beat your Saturday time.
10 am – 6 pm
World Jungle
Circus skills, drumming, zorbing and giant Jenga — back for a second day of organised chaos.
10 am – 4 pm
Living heritage demonstrations & workshops
Blacksmithing, dry-stone walling, hedge laying and stonemasonry — the slow crafts that built this place.
Throughout the day
Younity Youth, Pink Belt Martial Arts, Scouts & much more
Community groups returning across the Recreation Ground, plus more being added in the run-up to the festival.
Cidermill Theatre
Workshops · performance · rehearsal
10 am – 4 pm
Rozie T Dance workshops
Commercial / street dance, contemporary and jazz. Two age groups — ages 6–11 and ages 12+ — one big day.
Commercial
Contemporary
Jazz Commercial
Coming soon
More to be announced
The Sunday line-up is still growing — keep an eye on this page and on #GoCamfest2026 for the latest additions.
