Catalyst Festival returns to Norfolk Showground from 27–30 May 2028, bringing our Catalyst family together once again.

We can’t wait to gather with our Catalyst family in May 2028 at Norfolk Showground! 

Every two years, we gather to lift our voices in worship, dive into the Word, and celebrate the incredible journey we’re on together. But Catalyst is more than just a family of churches—we’re a movement, raising world-changing disciples who carry the good news of Jesus into every sphere of life.

We believe that God has called each of us to partner with His advancing kingdom, transforming culture and making disciples wherever we go. Catalyst Festival is designed to equip, inspire, and accelerate us on that mission.

Delegates will arrive on Saturday lunchtime for an evening start, and we will wrap up on Tuesday morning with a final meeting before departing in the afternoon.

Tickets will be avilable soon

Location

Norfolk Showground

Be Part of the Team

Catalyst Festival only happens because of an incredible team of volunteers who give their time, energy, and skills to help make it all possible. Could you be one of them?

Whether it’s stewarding, working with kids and youth, helping with site set-up, or offering hospitality, there are hundreds of ways to get involved. And as a thank you, all volunteers receive either a free or discounted ticket, depending on the role and time commitment.

Click below to explore the full list of teams and find your fit. Got a question? 

Contact servers@catalystnetwork.org 

Or call 📞 056 0386 0074

See Serving Opportunities

FAQs

When and where will the Catalyst Festival 2028 take place?

Catalyst Festival 2028 will be held at the Norfolk Showground from Saturday 27th May to Tuesday 30th May.

Address:
Norfolk Showground
Dereham Road, Costessey
Norwich, NR5 0TT

Travelling by Car/Minibus/Coach:
Use postcode NR5 0TP for your Sat Nav.

Travelling by Train:
The nearest train station is Norwich, approximately 7 miles from the Showground.

Travelling by Local Bus:
You can take the Konectbus Service Number 4 or the First Bus Service X1.

We want to make the festival affordable for everyone in our church communities. That’s why we offer different types of tickets with special prices:

Concession: For those over 65, unemployed, or receiving Universal Credit

Student: For those in education

Under 19: For children and young people

Under 3: For toddlers and babies

We also offer server tickets with discounts of up to 100%.

Yes, day tickets are now available. You’ll be more than welcome to join us for the day using a day ticket.

Ticket prices will increase on the following dates:

  • Dates coming soon

Yes! If you buy your ticket in advance, you can spread the cost over multiple instalments. The earlier you book, the more you will be able to spread the cost and the lower the monthly payments.

When buying your ticket, select your church from the list. This information will be sent to your church’s Group Coordinator, who will organise your church’s participation in the festival.

The day will begin with a morning bible study, followed by a celebration meeting for adults and kids and youth meetings.

After lunch there is a varied programme of engaging content and fun activities for all the family, before the evening meeting for the adults, Youth and Ignite age groups.

After the evening meeting we have a packed after-hours programme continuing until around 11pm. 

Yes! We have a fantastic team preparing an exciting and faith-filled programme for children and youth.

  • Babies (0–2 years) will have a dedicated space each morning to enjoy with their grown-ups and connect with other families.

  • Children aged 3–4, and those in Reception to Year 2, will meet with their groups in the mornings and join their grown-ups for the main evening meetings.

  • Children in Years 3–6 and youth in Years 7–11 will have their own group sessions both morning and evening.

Each session is packed with worship, games, activities and Bible teaching—creating a fun, engaging environment for children and young people to grow in faith and community.

We are support children and youth with additional needs in all our main groups and have access to a dedicated break-out space for those who need it.

During the afternoons, there’s plenty of free time, and our family area, The Barn, offers a wide range of activities for children of different ages.

Gates will open for delegates midday on Saturday 23rd May.

Group Coordinators and a small group of helpers may arrive to set up their church’s site from 3pm on Friday 22nd May.

The event finishes with the morning meetings on Tuesday 26th May, there’s plenty of time to pack up after this, to avoid the need to rush off, before everyone must be off site by 3pm.

You may stay off site if you prefer, there is no concession to the ticket price for those wishing to do so.

You’ll be able to access the site daily from 7.30am when the gate opens, but will need to be off site before the gate closes at 11.30pm each night.

You’ll need your event wristband on at all times, and will be able to park in the ‘day visitor car park’ before entering the site each day.



Cars and other vehicles may be brought onto site to unload but must be moved to the carpark as soon as possible after, and no later than the beginning of the first evening meeting on Saturday. 

The site will remain car-free for the duration of the event until midday on Tuesday when vehicles will once again be allowed to enter to pack up.

There are a variety of ways to serve at the festival, with teams ranging from kids work, to stewarding, operations and car park. We need to come together as a Catalyst family to serve in order to make this event happen with everyone playing their part. Head to the serving page to see a full list of all the teams available.

Serving full time will afford the individual a free ticket, whilst serving part time will afford the individual a half price ticket – at whichever ticket rate they are eligible for.

There is an expectation that all churches send one server in the kids/youth work for every 5 under 19s they are bringing to the event. 

Those serving in the kids/youth work will need to either provide the details of a DBS on the update service, or acquire a new one through Catalyst Network. 

Servers can purchase a meal ticket to eat in the server canteen for £40, they can also do so for their spouse and children. Children’s meals are £20.

There is the option to join the Ministry Team. This will be given to all over 19 tickets by way of a tick box on the booking system. This does not afford the individual a discount, but will be a huge blessing to the team.

All servers will require a Church Leader Reference to be completed. As part of the server booking process you’ll be asked to provide the name and email of a leader in your church who can complete this for you. If you are a leader within your church, you’ll need to provide the details of another leader: this person must not be related to you.

Yes. British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation will be provided throughout the Catalyst Festival by Signs of God.

If you would like to access BSL interpretation during the festival, or if you have any questions about this provision, please get in touch with the team at interpreting@signsofgod.org.uk

Watch Catalyst 2026 Sessions

Saturday Evening - Sarah Shepherd
Sunday Morning - Simon Holley
Sunday Evening - Interviews
Monday Morning - Banning Liebscher
Monday Evening - Banning Liebscher
Tuesday Morning - Alecs Atkinson


Having Trouble Booking Your Ticket?

If you’re experiencing issues, here are a couple of common things to check:

  • Can’t find your church group?
    Some churches share the same name (e.g. Kings), so you may need to include the location when searching.

  • Issues at checkout?
    Please ensure all required fields are completed correctly. Missing or incorrect information can prevent your booking from being processed.

If you still need help, feel free to contact us at bookings@catalystnetwork.org or call 056 0386 0074.