what to expect
New Wine Festival is full of opportunities to worship, learn, connect, and have fun. Below, you’ll find a daily outline and details of the main programme to help you plan your ideal Festival experience.
Sample programme
Timings are subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed in Advance Information and on the Festival App.
Day 1 (28th July)
Time |
Item |
|---|---|
09:00 |
Arrivals begin |
12:00 |
Cafe opens |
14:00 - 16:00 |
New Wine Kids register with their groups |
19:00 – 21:00 |
BIG TOP & IMPACT CELEBRATIONS |
19:00 – 21:00 |
EVENING KIDS’ SESSIONS |
19:00 – 21:00 |
EVENING LUMINOSITY CELEBRATION |
19:00 – 21:00 |
ACCESSIBLE CHURCH EVENING SESSIONS |
21:00 - 23:00 |
LATE NIGHT ACTIVITIES & FUN ZONE OPEN |
Day 2-6 (29th July - 2nd August)
Time |
Item |
|---|---|
05:30 |
STEPPING STONES (0-4’S DROP-IN) OPENS |
07:15 - 08:00 |
RISE BIBLE TEACHING |
07:30 |
CAFÉS OPEN |
08:00 - 08:30 |
CHAPEL |
08:45 – 09:15 |
INTERGENERATIONAL WORSHIP |
09:00 – 10:00 |
BREAKOUTS |
09:15 |
LUMINOSITY VILLAGE OPENS |
09:30 - 12:15 |
MORNINGS KIDS SESSIONS |
09:30 - 12:30 |
ACCESSIBLE CHURCH MORNING SESSIONS |
10:30 - 12:00 |
BIG TOP & IMPACT CELEBRATIONSAWAKEN GATHERING |
11:00 - 12:30 |
MORNING LUMINOSITY CELEBRATION |
Time |
Item |
|---|---|
13:00 - 18:00 |
FUN ZONE OPENS |
13:00 - 18:00 |
KIDS & ACCESSIBLE CHURCH DROP-INS |
13:00 - 18:00 |
LUMINOSITY POP-UPS |
14:00 – 15:00 |
BREAKOUTS |
15:30 – 16:30 |
BREAKOUTS |
19:00 – 21:00 |
BIG TOP & IMPACT CELEBRATIONS |
19:00 – 21:00 |
EVENING KIDS’ SESSIONS |
19:00 – 21:00 |
EVENING LUMINOSITY CELEBRATION |
19:00 – 21:00 |
ACCESSIBLE CHURCH EVENING SESSIONS |
21:00 - 23:00 |
LATE NIGHT ACTIVITIESFUN ZONE OPEN |
WHAT IS…?
CElebrations
Celebrations are times in the main venues each day where we all gather for worship, prayer, teaching, and ministry - each with its own unique flavour. We’re joined by speakers from within the New Wine family and beyond to go deeper in faith and encounter God afresh through times of prayer.
Prayer ministry will be offered at all celebration times and we encourage those who wish to join in with praying for others to complete our safe prayer ministry training before the event.
Big Top
Join with thousands of others to be inspired and challenged through a time of sung worship, encouraging teaching and space for Spirit-filled prayer ministry.
Big Top sessions are hosted by a team of our New Wine Leadership and are a core part of our time together.
Impact
Impact Celebrations are energetic and authentic, and led by a team of Urban church leaders and practitioners. Using creative and raw storytelling, Impact seeks to highlight God’s work through the beauty and uniqueness of our urban communities.
Impact has a focus on those who live and work in urban communities – the places often forgotten, where life can be at its most honest and challenging and yet have a deep hope and joy. The team are all on the front lines in our communities, and our hope is to host impactful times of worship, word and encounters with Jesus.
Awaken
These gatherings are times of worship, teaching and practical prayer ministry, focussed on equipping and empowering us to contend in prayer for a move of the Spirit in our time, within local churches to see nations changed. We’ll explore ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit together and have lots of pressure-free spaces in these gatherings and within the breakout streams for workshops to practice and encourage each other in spiritual gifts.
Breakouts
Breakouts are sessions that invite us to grow together through worship, teaching, prayer, and conversation. They’re a key part of the New Wine week - designed to help us hear what God is saying to us as a family.
You’ll find a mix of formats - from larger gatherings to smaller, more interactive sessions, hosted by members of the New Wine network, with some guest speakers joining as well.
Rise
Rise is our early morning Bible teaching, where we journey together through a book or passage of Scripture over the course of the week. It’s a peaceful, focused time to start the day grounded in God’s Word.
Chapel
Chapel is a reflective service with a short time of worship, a thought for the day, and space for quiet prayer. This lectio-style service is the perfect way to pause, listen, and meet with God in the middle of it all.
Intergenerational
We love God’s family - the church! And what could be better than all ages worshipping together with interactive songs and actions?
Intergenerational sessions are breakouts and activities specifically designed for the whole family - kids, teenagers and adults together. Find worship, teaching and fun that speaks to every age and helps families grow in faith side by side.
Streams
Streams are programme items that span across multiple venues or times throughout the week. A few are listed below:
Young Adult Collective (YAC)
YA Collective are places for young adults (18-29s) to connect, worship and grow as disciples.
We believe that by meeting together from across the nation to inspire and encourage one another, we can see a generation of young leaders released to impact society and change the spiritual temperature!
Late Night
Late Night is everything happening after the evening Celebrations, with something for every vibe - from high-energy music and dancing, to relaxed lounges, games and quizzes, extended times of prayer and worship, and special one-off events.
It’s the perfect way to round off your day at the Festival!
Fun Zone
If you are seeking a fun-filled experience, head to the Fun Zone!
In the showring, enjoy rides, the sports zone, the iconic ferris wheel, crafts and competitions, sweet treats - plus the Awaken Venue and exhibitors showcasing Christian gifts, products, and organisations.
The Fun Zone also includes the Bandstand and the Food Court providing delicious eats and live music & partner experiences - great times guaranteed!
Network Venue
The Network Venue is a space for anyone serving in a leadership role in a church - church leaders, worship, kids and youth leaders, or any other ministry area.
It’s a space to meet others, receive prayer and connect with the Network Team to discover how we can support your ministry throughout the year.