Group Leaders at 3Generate
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!
Invoicing
We are currently processing invoices for all ticket orders, and these will be sent out to Group Coordinators as soon as possible. Any tickets booked have been reserved for you and your group.
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.
- An Adventure Book for all children and young people in attendance, so they can keep track of their discipleship journey across the year. Help children and young people to engage with the 3Generate Adventure Books with this handy guidance.
- 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!
Unlock the Adventure
Help children and young people to engage with the 3Generate Adventure Books.
Event Times
- Friday 2nd October: 7PM - 11PM
- Saturday 3rd October: 8AM - 11PM
- Sunday 4th October: 8AM - 12.30PM (Closing Worship finishes at 12PM, with the time after for lunch)
Programme
View the full 3Generate Programme here!
Please note there may be some changes to timings prior to the event.
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
Group Leader Safeguarding Verification Guidance
This guidance explains the checks required before adults can attend 3Generate as Group Leaders or Helpers and how to submit the Group Safeguarding Verification.
DBS Guidance for 3Generate
Find out what your DBS must include to support a group at 3Generate.
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
Accessibility
More information about our accessibility policies and how you can access support
Leaders' Handbook
More detailed information about bringing a group to 3Generate, including our safeguarding and support procedures.
Promo Pack
Here you can find a range of materials to promote 3Generate in your church community