The full line-up arrives in March, but several headline events are already confirmed.
Festival Highlights at a Glance
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GAP Opera: Puccini’s La Bohème at Streatley Farmhouse
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Wonders of the Natural World: Family Science Day
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The Great Community Showcase: Discover local groups that make our villages thrive
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The Legacy of Terry Pratchett: A conversation with Stephen Briggs
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George Montague in concert with support from The Moonseeds
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Discover. Create. Perform: Workshops and community performance
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Cambridge All Ladies Fire Brigade: Musical at Goring Fire Station
A Closer Look at What’s Coming
GAP Opera returns to the beautiful setting of Streatley Farmhouse with a bespoke production of Puccini’s La Bohème sung in English. Singers from some of the country’s finest opera houses will bring this timeless story of friendship, love and heartbreak to life with 3 performances on Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June.
Families can look forward to Wonders of the Natural World on Saturday 13th June. A full day of free activities, ticketed experiences and hands-on discovery. With contributions from The Royal Institution, Beale Park, The Living Rainforest, OrbAstro and the University of Reading, it promises to be a lively celebration of science, nature and imagination.
A brand-new addition for 2026 is The Great Community Showcase: A La Cart, inviting local groups, clubs and organisations to take to the stage and share what they do. This takes place alongside the ever popular Market Day on Sunday 14th June. Community groups who would like to take part are warmly encouraged to get in touch: [email protected].
Fans of Sir Terry Pratchett will be delighted to welcome Stephen Briggs, long-time collaborator and adaptor of many Discworld novels. He will discuss his work with Pratchett and the craft of bringing fantastical stories from page to stage on Monday 15th June. Sponsored by Gap HR Services Ltd.
Music lovers can look forward to an evening with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist George Montague, known for his dynamic performances and BBC 6Music acclaim. He will be joined by local favourites The Moonseeds for a night of energy and atmosphere on Friday 19th June. This event has been sponsored by a generous fan who prefers to remain anonymous.
For those who love to get involved, Discover. Create. Perform. offers a day of workshops across the villages, open to all ages and abilities. The sessions will culminate in a collaborative community performance, celebrating creativity and shared experience on Saturday 20th June.
Goring Fire Station will host a unique musical, Cambridge All Ladies Fire Brigade, inspired by the true story of five pioneering women who formed their own fire brigade and found themselves fighting for equality as well as fires on Saturday 20th June. Sponsored by Gap HR Services Ltd.
Get Involved: Market Day and Sponsorship
Preparations are also underway for the ever popular Market Day, and anyone interested in a stall is invited to register their interest now: [email protected] or find out more details under ‘Get Involved’ on our website.
As a charity, the GAP Festival relies on sponsorship to keep ticket prices low and ensure we can continue offering free and accessible events for the whole community. We are still seeking sponsors for several events and would love to hear from individuals, businesses or organisations who would like to support the festival. To find out more, please contact Corporate Sponsorship Manager: [email protected]. For individual or personal sponsorship such as becoming a Friend of the Festival: [email protected].
More to Come
This is only the beginning. With many more events still to be unveiled, the 2026 GAP Festival promises ten days filled with creativity, curiosity and community spirit. Look out for the full programme in March and get ready for a festival to remember.
