Satellites 26: Full Schedule

Welcome to Satellites 26! Check here for the most up to date listing of everything that’s happening. There’s so much to get involved with so enjoy browsing! (Please note: we’re still making a few tweaks in the run up to the event so make sure to check back once the event starts!)

10:00am BST

Guests arrive!

Thursday August 6, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm BST

Gates open at 10am via the GREEN GATE only - there'll be AA signs for you to follow.

You will be sent a tag to print, fill in and put in the window of each vehicle coming to site. Every driver will need to know the colour of the village you're camping in and the Group Name (e.g. Finchurch youth group).

Everyone entering the site will need a wristband, anyone just dropping off will get a temporary band. Each driver (even if only dropping off) will be given wristbands for the people in their vehicle only, we will keep a record of who we've issued bands for. Once you've been checked in, you'll be directed to your village and the village hosts will show you where to set up camp. Each vehicle, even if just dropping off, will need to use the QR code to register their vehicle.

Please note, due to safety reasons, there will be NO access to the centre of site (including venues, activities, Help Desk, cafes and food vans) until 2 pm when the event starts. So please come prepared to have lunch at your campsite.

The Help Desk will be open from 2pm should you have any wristbands that need sorting.

Thursday August 6, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm BST

Activities

2:00pm BST

Scavenger Hunt

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST

All Venues & Cafes

WELCOME TO SATELLITES!

Once you've set up camp, grab the card in your youth leader's welcome pack, and come and explore our site - full of new, exciting and improved venues - through our Scavenger Hunt challenge!

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST
All Venues & Cafes

Activities

2:00pm BST

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST

Beats

That's right! New for 2026 - we've got a whole extra venue for music and the arts. And we want YOU to get involved! Sign up in Beats for an Open Mic slot and/or to audition to be part of Late Night with Lauren one evening.

There will be a back line consisting of: drums, bass amp, guitar amp & keyboard which will be available for use during Open Mics.

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST
Beats

Activities

2:00pm BST

Inflatables are open

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 5:30pm BST

Inflatables @ The Vault

Make your way to The Vault and the Activity Village hosted by our friends at The Boys' Brigade.

Challenge your friends on the Bungee Run or Pillow Bash, score big at the Football/Basketball Shoot (daily prize), take on our Crazy Golf course, bounce away on the giant Bouncy Castle, and so much more.

Whether you're competing for bragging rights or just looking to have a laugh with friends, there's something for everyone. Drop in, get involved, and discover why the BB Activity Village is one of the most fun-filled destinations at Satellites 2026!

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 5:30pm BST
Inflatables @ The Vault

Activities

2:00pm BST

Skate Park is open

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 5:30pm BST

Skate Park @ The Vault

Want to burn off some first day energy? Head down to the Skate Park and perfect your kick flips and ollies!

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 5:30pm BST
Skate Park @ The Vault

Activities

8:45pm BST

Chilled drop in

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST

Canopy

Every evening Canopy will be open for a chilled and simple drop-in – Whether you want to sit and chat with us or others; Take part in some activities, play games or just relax after a long day – you’re welcome here!

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST
Canopy

Activities

9:00pm BST

Opening Night: Silent Disco vibes with House Act performance

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST

Beats

Kick off your night at Beats with our massive opening party! We’re launching the venue with a huge set from our house act, switching things up with some silent disco vibes. Come check out the new space, grab your headphones, and set the vibe for the rest of the evening.

(Limited number of headsets available)

Speakers

Mr Prince

Mr Prince is passionate about young people getting to know Jesus and living life to the full. He’s been around a while and done a few different things, including founding UK Hip Hop Crew 29th Chapter; he currently works for Scripture Union, where he heads up the ministry across... Read More →

Scripture Union

Scripture Union help the church introduce children and young people to the real Jesus – personally, powerfully and in ways that connect. Through the Bible. In everyday life. In ways that make faith real.
Our vision: A new generation with a vibrant faith in Jesus.
Our priority... Read More →

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
Beats

Activities

9:00pm BST

Pub Quiz

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST

Scaffé

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
Scaffé

Activities

9:00pm BST

Movie: Project Hail Mary

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm BST

The Theatre

Imagine waking up from a coma in deep space, and discovering that you're humanity's last hope. That's the plot of Project Hail Mary - one of 2026's biggest and best-reviewed movies so far. Join Ryan Gosling on a sci-fi adventure like no other!

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm BST
The Theatre

Activities

2:00pm BST

Outbreak is open!

Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST

Outbreak Course

Team up. Gear up. Time’s running out. Introducing Outbreak: Mission South Sudan, a brand‑new Medair experience at Satellites.
A measles outbreak is spreading fast in a remote village - and your team is the only one who can deliver the vaccines in time. Navigate obstacles, solve challenges and protect the cold chain at all costs.

Every afternoon days 2-5. No booking. Just show up and save lives. Come in or join a team of 4-6 - you'll need one over 18 with you if you want your score to register and a chance to win the leaderboard.

Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm BST
Outbreak Course

Activities

4:30pm BST

Introvert Happy Hour

Friday August 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST

Canopy

Come and take a moment at the end of the afternoon to pause and reflect on what God's said today. Either join the Silent Book Club on the Reading Lawn, use the Journaling resources or bring your own reflective activities.

Friday August 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Canopy

Activities

4:30pm BST

Open Mic session and Auditions for LNWL

Friday August 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST

Beats

This is your moment in the spotlight! Whether you’re a singer, a poet, an acoustic musician, or a band, the Open Mic is a safe, supportive space to share what you’ve got. Bonus: this session doubles as your audition to perform on the big stage at Late Night with Lauren! Come cheer each other on or step up to the mic.

There will be a back line consisting of: drums, bass amp, guitar amp & keyboard which will be available for use during Open Mics.

Friday August 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Beats

Activities

8:45pm BST

Chilled drop in

Friday August 7, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST

Canopy

Friday August 7, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST
Canopy

Activities

9:00pm BST

Karaoke

Friday August 7, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST

Scaffé

You're insecure; don't know what for. Sing loud and proud at our annual celebration of song. Get there early to get your name and favourite tune down on the call list.

Friday August 7, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
Scaffé

Activities

9:00pm BST

Movie: Wicked For Good

Friday August 7, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST

The Theatre

If you only go to the movies at Satellites, then you've probably just had to wait a whole year for the resolution of this cinematic two-parter. If you loved Wicked, it's fair to assume you'll also love Wicked for Good! Singing along is absolutely encouraged.

Friday August 7, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
The Theatre

Activities

9:15pm BST

OTC LIVE GIG

Friday August 7, 2026 9:15pm - 10:45pm BST

Beats

Tonight at Satellites: OTC is Bringing the Hype! Ready for an unforgettable night? OTC (Out of The Cage) are taking over the Beats venue at Satellites tonight, and you do not want to miss it! Fresh from touring the country and hitting the airwaves on BBC Manchester, this incredible crew serves up an absolute vibe with a heavy mix of hip-hop, Afrobeat, and pop

Whether you know them from their viral tracks like I Win and NO MORE KNIVES, or you're just looking for great music and an unreal atmosphere, OTC brings high energy and a powerful message of hope, resilience, and real freedom.

Bring your friends, catch the energy, and let's make it a night to remember. See you there!

Friday August 7, 2026 9:15pm - 10:45pm BST
Beats

Activities

1:00pm BST

Baptist Youth meet-up

Saturday August 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm BST

Scaffé

Calling all youth leaders and groups here with a Baptist Church! Come along for a short social meet-up (& donuts for all!) with youth groups from other churches from around the country - and maybe meet neighbours you didn't know you had! Hosted by Tim Barker (South Wales Baptist Association) and Matthew Ceasar (BU Young Leaders Development Coordinator). Bring your lunch along if helpful!

Saturday August 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm BST
Scaffé

Activities

4:30pm BST

Introvert Happy Hour

Saturday August 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST

Canopy

Saturday August 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Canopy

Activities

8:45pm BST

Chilled drop in

Saturday August 8, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST

Canopy

Saturday August 8, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST
Canopy

Activities

9:00pm BST

Freestyle Competition & Louis from Wstrn - Live!

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST

Beats

Things are about to get intense. Watch the finest wordsmiths go head-to-head in an epic, fast-paced Freestyle Competition where quick wit and flow are everything. Followed by a live performance from Louis from Wstrn, this night is all about raw talent, heavy beats, and pure hype. Don't miss it!

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
Beats

Activities

9:00pm BST

TV Game Show Night

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST

Scaffé

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
Scaffé

Activities

9:00pm BST

Movie: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm BST

The Theatre

We're not going to lie to you - we don't know anything about this. It's got Super Mario in it. It's a cartoon. We're showing it. If the Silent Disco all feels a bit too much, come and chill out with bright colours, and a fictional Italian plumber fighting a giant crocodile. We think.

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm BST
The Theatre

Activities

9:15pm BST

Silent Disco

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:15pm - 10:45pm BST

The Arena

It's back - bigger and better than ever! More headsets, more tunes, more sweat and more moves! Come and party the night away in near silence - and choose between fabulous frequencies. This year resident DJ Andrew will face off against a new emerging DJ legend. Come and find out if they're up to the challenge!

Artists

DJ Andrew

Saturday August 8, 2026 9:15pm - 10:45pm BST
The Arena

Activities

2:00pm BST

Mission: Splashdown! - Team Water Games

Sunday August 9, 2026 2:00pm - 5:30pm BST

Field behind the Vault

Get your team ready! Take on five fast-paced water challenges that will test your teamwork, speed, skill, and communication. From taking on our Aqua Run, Plugging the Leaky Pipes, Splashing Down our Inflatable Water Slide and more, every mission needs everyone working together. Expect laughs, a little friendly competition, and to get very wet!

Sign-up will be available online during the event, here: https://splash-down-dash.base44.app/

You will be able to choose a time slot between 1.30pm and 5.30pm for your team, and it will take approx 45 minutes to complete. Teams will be based on 6-8 participants per team.

Will your team be crowned our 2026 winners?

Speakers

Boys Brigade

Sunday August 9, 2026 2:00pm - 5:30pm BST
Field behind the Vault

Activities

3:15pm BST

Fun Run hosted by Open Doors

Sunday August 9, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST

Meet at Food Court

Meet outside Zero/Food Court! This is a fun run hosted by Open Doors. Come ready to run (or jog or skip or walk or cartwheel) OR get involved with cheering or chasing the runners down. There may or may not be water involved.

Speakers

Josh Devaraj

Open Doors

Josh is a part of the Open Doors Youth team, where he regularly visits youth groups to share stories of impossible faith from places where following Jesus costs the most.

Grace Okutubo

Open Doors Youth

Grace is a part of the Open Doors Youth team where she has the privilege of sharing stories of impossible faith from Christians who are risking it all to follow Jesus. She has a real passion for story telling and for young people to find their voice and realise that their story m... Read More →

Sunday August 9, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm BST
Meet at Food Court

Activities

4:30pm BST

Colour Chaos!

Sunday August 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm BST

Outdoor sports

Join us on the sports field for a burst of colour! Make sure you're wearing a white or pale top so the colour shows up. This is an optional activity - there'll plenty of other things happening if you'd rather not get involved. Colour powder will be on sale (2 packs for £1) before the start. We'll be getting lots of photos.

Some notes about safety:
- We would recommend bringing goggles to keep powder away from eyes. We will have eyewash on hand if needed.
- No colour to be released before the start (you'll be asked to clear up any colour bursts outside of the sports field)
- Strictly no running - only dancing!
- Anyone not behaving safely will be asked to leave to keep everyone else safe
- We'll have photographers on hand - using your own devices is at your own risk

Artists

DJ Andrew

Sunday August 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm BST
Outdoor sports

Activities

4:30pm BST

Introvert Happy Hour

Sunday August 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST

Canopy

Sunday August 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Canopy

Activities

4:30pm BST

Open Mic

Sunday August 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST

Beats

This is your moment in the spotlight! Whether you’re a singer, a poet, an acoustic musician, or a band, the Open Mic is a safe, supportive space to share what you’ve got.

There will be a back line consisting of: drums, bass amp, guitar amp & keyboard which will be available for use during Open Mics.

Sunday August 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Beats

Activities

8:45pm BST

Chilled drop in

Sunday August 9, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST

Canopy

Sunday August 9, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST
Canopy

Activities

9:00pm BST

Freestyle Dance Showcase

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST

Beats

This is your moment to own the floor! Whether you’re a breaker, a hip-hop dancer, or just love to move, the brand-new Beats stage is open for you to show us your talent. Backed by heavy, live beats from our DJ on the decks, it’s all about unscripted energy, spontaneous creativity, and hype. Step up, bring your best moves, and let's celebrate the incredible talent in the room together!

The second half of the night, curated by StepFWD, official partner of the UK Gospel charts, will feature heavyweight hip-hop talent from our visiting artists KC, Sage & Hebron.

Speakers

Step FWD

Step FWD was created out of the hope to see more, especially 18 – 40 year olds renew their commitment or be brought into contact with the Christian faith. We work across all denominations and faith groups, recognising Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord; the significance of the cross... Read More →

KC

KC is a British-born rapper from South East London (Plumstead) known for his versatile sound, vivid storytelling, and thought-provoking lyricism. Combining a faith-based message with real-life struggle music, he bridges authentic storytelling with a broad range of musical influen... Read More →

Sage

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Hannid2Hebron

An artist defined by discipline, honesty, and faith-centred conviction. Built on real experience and spiritual clarity, his music rejects short-lived trends in favor of purpose, accountability, and truth. Unflinching and intentional, Hunnid2Hebron creates authentic, substance-driven... Read More →

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
Beats

Activities

9:00pm BST

Movie: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST

The Theatre

That's right Satellites - we've got the biggest movie of the year! Watch as Pedro Pascal (we imagine, although let's be honest, he's got a helmet on nearly all the time) and a tiny green puppet join forces to fight baddies and sell huge amounts of merchandise. As Jesus might have said: this is the way.

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
The Theatre

Activities

9:00pm BST

Big Time Bingo with DJ Andrew

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm BST

Scaffé

It's back - one of the undisputed highlights of Satellites every year!

Head down to Scaffé to join in with a Bingo extravaganza! Big Time Bingo will include sing-a-longs, dance offs, and rounds that you won't want to miss. Who knows you may just leave with a mega prize (or just a box of cereal - you will have to find out for yourself)!

Artists

DJ Andrew

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm BST
Scaffé

Activities

4:30pm BST

Introvert Happy Hour

Monday August 10, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST

Canopy

Monday August 10, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Canopy

Activities

4:30pm BST

Open Mic

Monday August 10, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST

Beats

This is your last chance to take to the mic at our open mic sessions; bring your friends to back you up. We’ll be picking the last few acts to perform at the finale later on this evening alongside our secret guest headline artists.

There will be a back line consisting of: drums, bass amp, guitar amp & keyboard which will be available for use during Open Mics.

Monday August 10, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm BST
Beats

Activities

8:45pm BST

Chilled drop in

Monday August 10, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST

Canopy

Monday August 10, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm BST
Canopy

Activities

9:00pm BST

Acoustic Night

Monday August 10, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST

Scaffé

If you need a break from the party - come and relax with drinks and witty conversation in our entertainment hub. There might even be a few chilled games. Fancy dress entirely optional.

Monday August 10, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
Scaffé

Activities

9:00pm BST

Open Mic Grand Finale & Live Music

Monday August 10, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST

Beats

We're closing out the night in style at Beats! First up, it’s the grand finale of our Open Mic, where the festival’s brightest hidden talents take to the stage one last time. Let's send it off with a bang!

Speakers

Secret Guest Artist

Monday August 10, 2026 9:00pm - 10:45pm BST
Beats

Activities

9:30pm BST

FINAL NIGHT PARTY - TV Characters Theme

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30pm - 11:00pm BST

The Arena

The traditional end-of-event celebration is back - and bigger! Come and show off your TV-themed costumes and dance the night away DJ Andrew mixing the tracks!

Artists

DJ Andrew

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30pm - 11:00pm BST
The Arena

Activities

9:30pm BST

Movie: The Magic Faraway Tree

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30pm - 11:00pm BST

The Theatre

If the final night party just feels a bit loud and stressful, we've got the perfect antidote - a family-friendly film about children climbing inter-dimensional trees and hanging out with a guy covered in saucepans. You're welcome.

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