Cressing Temple Barns, 13th-14th June 2026

What’s happening

Scroll down to find out what’s happening! The full event timetable and map will be released closer to the event.

If you’re looking for traders, check out the Market page.

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Highlights

  • Blacksmith market trader

    Market

  • Astronaut musician playing a sci-fi guitar

    Live music

  • Two people dressed in medieval armor engaged in a mock sword fight in a grassy field during daylight.

    Arena

  • A young girl practicing archery with the supervision of an adult man in an outdoor setting with tents and trees in the background.

    Activities

  • A woman wearing a black helmet and purple gloves, holding a vintage helmet with goggle eyes in front of her face. She has red lipstick, a beauty mark above her lip, and is wearing a bright pink top.

    Competitions

Atmospheric performances throughout the day for lovers of every fantasy and sci-fi genre. Listen to a sung tale in the Anteadote Tearoom, raise a tankard to a Viking tune in the Dragonhall Tavern, and stomp your feet at the main stage on Saturday night.

Live Fantasy Music

Ravenhymn band members gathered around a carved wooden wolf and dragon

Ravenhymn is a medieval rock band from London and Kent. Featuring bagpipes, flute, guitar, drums and vocals, they bring the wild party times of the Middle Ages to the modern world. Playing Saturday only.

Ravenhymn

Seidrblot's blend of enchanting vocal harmonies, powerful throat singing and ritual folk melodies will draw you under their spell. Playing Saturday only.

Seidrblot

Two musicians performing on stage: a woman singing into a microphone while playing a ukulele, and a man playing an acoustic guitar wearing a large hat.

Alternative folk band based in Cheltenham, UK, led by singer-songwriter and author Jessica Law. Known for their eclectic, story-driven, steampunky and sometimes theatrical sound, they’ll be performing on Saturday - and leading a ‘feral folk’ workshop!

Jessica Law & The Outlaws

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Also known as Jamie, Pavo has been writing and performing music for LARP events for almost 20 years, setting personal backstory and in-game events into catchy lyrics. He’ll be performing in the Fayre’s open-sided fantasy tearoom, Anteadote, as a roving bard. Playing Saturday and Sunday.

Pavo Rose

Close-up of a person playing a cello, focusing on their hand and the instrument, with sheet music and blurred warm lights in the background.

Enjoy your favourite film, TV and game soundtracks played LIVE by classical string musicians trained at Europe’s best conservatoires as you relax in the tavern hall. Saturday and Sunday.

Camilli Strings

Two people dressed in medieval costumes, one woman playing a wooden flute, and one man holding a bagpipe, engaged in conversation outdoors under trees.

Within the walls of the Fae Garden, Tudor and Renaissance music will create a courtly air. Stroll, pose and feel authentically fancy as the delightful sounds of the Colchester Waits (Saturday) and New Cambridge Waits (Sunday) float through the flowers.

Historical Minstrels

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Viking shieldmaiden singing and playing harp in a meadhall

Playing the Anglo-Saxon lyre, the Dark Bardess sings music fit for the meadhall, ranging from traditional folk ballads of Scandinavia and England; covers of bands such as Wardruna; Viking and fantasy tv/film soundtracks and even the occasional death metal cover. Playing Saturday and Sunday.

Dark Bardess

Immerse yourself in another world! Watch in amazement as fighters duke it out in arena battles, the best archers in the land compete for prizes and favour, and Spartans fight off the Flood through the power of… dance?

Entertainment

Six performers in LED suits with glowing, colorful lights dancing in a dark space.

The Techno Spartans are not just a cosplay group… they’re a full dance troupe! Halo and K-Pop cross worlds in their performances, and you can even join in their freeplay sessions to learn some moves yourself.

Techno Spartans

Six people surrounding a Dungeons & Dragons-style dice with a banner that says "Your Role" on a blue background.

Hilarious show blending Dungeons and Dragons with unpredictable audience participation. One audience member is also chosen at random to join the actors onstage for each show... hunt out the quest board during the Fayre to sign up!

It’s Your Role

A man with long hair and a beard wearing glasses and a wide-brimmed cowboy hat, smiling slightly in an indoor shopping mall.

A mysterious poet who always seems to show up just when things are getting interesting enough to write home about! Hilarious medieval and steampunk-themed performance poetry and beginner-friendly D&D one-shots.

Bard the Showman

A man dressed as a colonial-era soldier or officer in a black coat with gold buttons, white shirt with lace details, and a tricorn hat, standing in a wooded area, aiming with a sword.

Look out for the flashing blades of two rival fencing masters! Can they settle their differences… or help you settle a score yourself? Outlaw Entertainments, weapon masters of stage and screen, will be on hand to demonstrate and teach how to fight a real duel. Damn your eyes, sah!

Dandy Duellists

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Archery Competition

Some of the UK’s best traditional archers will be competing to win the grand prize in a series of tricky challenges. Get behind your favourite and cheer them on!

We’re proud to support the Essex Witch Museum, a community interest company working to bring a museum to Essex in commemoration of the Witch Trials (1542 to 1736). Visit their medieval cottage to explore the true trials of the accused.

Pop-up Witch Museum

Two people wearing medieval armor engaged in combat during a reenactment event, with a crowd of spectators watching in the background.

Suffolk Swords

On its travels, the roving village of World’s Edge picked up a bunch of 15th-century knights and archers. They’re delighted to be out of the battle… but they can’t quite stop fighting. Watch them battle it out in authentic combat, or pop to their camp to sign up as a swordsperson!

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Cosplay Competition

We’re bringing together amazing cosplayers to show you the best they can do. Be blown away by the amazing creations of the entries. Coming for both days? Why not take part - it’s free and you could win £1,000!

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and more to be announced…

We’re still announcing entertainment, with some exciting updates to come throughout spring! If you have something unique and amazing you’d like to propose, why not apply to entertain?

Activities and Workshops

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Mushroom Parade

Come dressed as a mushroom and you can join the Mycelial Network, who will be parading around the Fayre to bring joy and connection to all.
Advance booking needed? No

A woman dressed as a mystical figure in a forest, holding a lantern with a warm glow, wearing a decorative headpiece with radiating spikes, and a fur stole.

Wild Camp Workshop

You’ve roleplayed making camp. But have you done it for real? Learn to light a fire and build a shelter from survival experts.
Advance booking needed? Yes (see above)

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Priority booking

Some workshops will need to be booked before the event. Booking will open to existing ticketholders on 10 April 2026 - if you’ve bought your ticket before that date, you’ll get priority. Numbers are limited.

Do workshops cost extra?

Most are free with your ticket! Some carry an additional charge for materials and expert tuition.

Don’t just watch… do! The full programme of workshops (including times) will be announced on 10th April. They’ll be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and those who have already got tickets get first dibs… so book your tickets now to be first in line!

There are also plenty of activities which anyone can walk up and enjoy.

A woman with dark hair and a man with a red beard and hat aiming bows and arrows outdoors.

Have-a-go Archery

Beginners and experts alike can try their aim at a range of 3D fantasy targets, brought to you by the fantasy fun maestros at White Dragon Activity Centre.
Advance booking needed? No

A wooden wall with a large purple and black concentric circle target painted on it, numbered from 1 to 4, with a small red dart in the center.

Axe Throwing

Calling all Vikings, Orcs, Beastmen and Minotaurs! Chance your arm in a game of skill and accuracy.

Advance booking needed? No

Logo of Fae Fire Massage Healer featuring a fairy with wings, holding a bowl with flames, and surrounded by decorative foliage.

Fae Fire Massage

Need a moment to yourself? Pop to the Healer’s Hut for a magical massage to relax and inspire your senses. Perfect for tired warriors and wandering travellers alike!

Advance booking needed? Yes (see above)

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SFX Cosplay Class

Discover the secrets of special effects makeup with the pros! UK creatives will teach you how to create an SFX look from start to finish. Exact look TBC, theme may be scary (not suitable for young children).

Advance booking needed? Yes (see above)

Feral Folk Choir

A singing workshop where anyone can join in with some easy to learn, fun and quirky songs. Sunday only. Led by Jessica Law & the Outlaws, who will be performing on Saturday.

Advance booking needed? Yes (see above)

D&D One-Shots

Beginner-friendly, exciting Dungeons & Dragons adventures! Written specially for World’s Edge by travelling adventurer Bard the Showman, these short sessions give you a fantastic introduction into the world of roleplaying. Suitable for new and experienced players alike, characters will be assigned.

Advance booking needed? Yes (see above)

Two men dressed in medieval costumes engaged in a duel with swords during a reenactment event, with spectators watching in the background and large trees behind them.

Have-a-go Duelling

Got beef? Head to the duelling grounds! The Duelmaster will allow you and your friend to settle your differences with a Nerf duel - proper etiquette observed, of course.

Advance booking needed? No

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Hair & Makeup Drop-In

You deserve a treat! Fix up your camping hair, get a quick cosplay look to match your outfit, or seek advice - just pop to the MUA room between workshops.

Advance booking needed? No

Face Design Workshop

Work with professional film makeup creatives to create a fantasy look. Paint along with them and learn the skills and tools of the MUA trade! All genres covered.

Advance booking needed? Yes (see above)

Viking Throat Singing

Learn the art of Viking throatsinging from Visy Bloodaxe of Seidrblot. Saturday only.

Advance booking needed? Yes (see above)

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Two individuals dressed as pirates engaging in a staged sword fight on a grassy field, with trees and spectators in the background.

Swordplay

Learn some fancy (but real) footwork from a weapons master in bookable swordfighting workshops!

Advance booking needed? Yes (see above)

A woman wearing a white dress with tulle and pearl jewelry, laying on a white surface with her eyes closed and hands raised, in a bright, airy room decorated with white flowers and a birdcage.

Cosplay Hair Workshop

Learn from the professionals! Discover how to create hair designs seen in anime, sci-fi and historical reenactment.

Advance booking needed? Yes (see above)

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Facepainting

Get a fun festival look! World’s Edge’s finest facepainter, the Whimsical Sorceress, will be on hand to create fantastical new identities for all ages.

Advance booking needed? No

Crystal Wisdom

New to crystals? Not sure where to start? Learn how to work with crystal energy to support balance, protection, abundance, and everyday harmony.

Advance booking needed? Yes (see above)