Four days with an arc: arrival, creative fire, celebration, and the fire going on. Full artist and workshop listings are announced in stages — here's the shape of the weekend. Subject to change.
Gates and camping open, and the gathering begins to take shape. A gentle first evening, building to a welcome you'll feel in your chest.
Pitch up, find your neighbours, and settle in ahead of the weekend.
Acoustic sets around The Garden and The Hub as the site fills.
A few words, a shared toast, and the story of how Making Hay came to be — Pete's history, told his way.
The Jam Jar opens for an informal session, with a late DJ set in The Barn to close the night.
The full programme comes alive: music, writing, wellbeing and the immersive album experience, building to the first ceilidh of the weekend.
Gentle morning yoga and breathwork to ease into the day.
Conversations about books and creativity, readings, and a "bring your unfinished book" session.
Pete Lawrence and Oskar Vizan talk track-by-track through the album, with a live performance of selected songs.
Folk bands and special collaborations on The Garden stage.
A full ceilidh, live band and all, followed by open sessions in The Jam Jar for anyone with an instrument.
The emotional heart of the weekend. A quieter morning gives way to Pete and Lizi's handfasting, a wedding feast, and a party that runs long into the night.
A gentle start at The Well and quiet creative sessions across the site.
The grounds are dressed for the celebration — ribbons, flowers, and the community gathering in.
Pete and Lizi's handfasting ceremony, open to the whole gathering.
A shared feast, wedding music, and dancing on The Garden stage.
The night carries on with dancing, music, and a fire that doesn't go out.
A soft landing. Slow mornings, one last concert, a closing circle, and the goodbyes that always take longer than you plan.
A relaxed brunch across The Hub, with quiet music drifting through.
Informal jams, conversations and reflection around The Campfire.
One last set on The Garden stage before the gathering closes.
A closing circle to mark the end of the weekend — and the start of everything it set in motion.
Full line-up coming soon. We're announcing artists, writers and workshop leaders in stages rather than all at once. Join the mailing list to hear each announcement first, or see Crew & Performers for how to get involved.