3Generate 2026
3Generate will be back at the NEC in Birmingham from 2-4 October. This page will give you all the information you need to plan your visit, buy tickets, and prepare your group for an incredible weekend!
What's New?
3Generate is always growing and changing, and this year is no different! At 3Generate 26, you'll find:
- Bigger, and more, collective worship across all 3 days, and accessible options for watching and taking part
- More space for camping and the 3Gen town, so there's more room to relax and explore.
- A journal for all children and young people in attendance, so they can keep track of their discipleship journey across the year
- Re-imagined venues like the Geek Hub, the new and updated version of the Tech Hub
- Mini-adventure tasks on Saturday to encourage discipleship development and discovering all the 3Gen town has to offer
We have also streamlined our IT systems, meaning your experience buying tickets and sharing participant information will be much easier!
Keep an eye on this page, our social media and other communications for more info and what's new at 3Generate 26!
Event Times
- Friday 2nd October: 7PM - 11PM (Programme commences at 8PM)
- Saturday 3rd October: 9AM - 11PM
- Sunday 4th October: 9AM - 12.30PM (Closing Worship finishes at 12PM, with the time after for lunch)
Key Dates
TBC - Group Leaders Connect
TBC - Accessibility Drop-Ins
12th September - Deadline to submit Group Verification Form and information on children and young people
Programme
This year's programme is currently being developed - we are hoping to share the full programme with you in July.
But stay tuned for sneak peaks of exciting acts, workshops and activities to be announced in the meantime!
Important Information regarding tickets
For 3Generate 2026, and for the first time since moving to the NEC, we have made the difficult decision to increase our ticket prices to £130 for weekend tickets, and £70 for day tickets. We understand this may impact the ability of some members of groups to attend, but we feel this is necessary to keep 3Generate a thriving event that serves the children and young people of The Methodist Church in Britain.
Please get in touch with your Districts if your group requires financial support to attend 3Generate 2026.
For more information on our new ticketing policy around group leaders, please see here.
Useful Links
FAQs, Forms and Policies
Answers to some common 3Gen questions, and forms you will need for your groups, including consent forms and safeguarding declarations.
Checklist
A start-to-finish list of everything you need to do to prepare your group for 3Generate
Leaders' Handbook
More detailed information about bringing a group to 3Generate, including our safeguarding and support procedures.
Resources
Resources to prepare your group for 3Generate and explore what they learned across the weekend. We will also use this page to share key resources from during the event.
Accessibility
More information about our accessibility policies and how you can access support
Promo Pack
Here you can find a range of materials to promote 3Generate in your church community