Overview of the event
Satellites is a summer event for young people, brought to you by the team at Youthscape. It’s a five-day gathering, designed to inspire teenagers to live with God at the centre of their lives for the other 360 days of the year.
What's it like
No two days at Satellites are ever the same but you can be sure it’ll be full of worship, prayer, laughs, seminars, hot chocolates, creativity and activity.
Here’s some links to what we got up to in 2025 to give you a better flavour of what we might get up to in 2027.
When & Where
Satellites is held at the Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, and this year the dates are 5th-9th August 2027 (although the event finishes at midnight, so most people will head home on the 10th).
All young people must come with a youth group, and your leaders will arrange your transport to and from the event. You’ll camp in tents with your youth group and eat your meals together, your leader will organise this and help you with what kit to bring (Group Leaders – check out the group leader guide tab for all the information you need!).
Generally youth groups go to the morning and evening meetings as a group, but then you might split off in smaller groups for the rest of the day to explore the different seminars, sports, activities, cafes and events on offer. We always end Satellites with a final night party for which there’s usually a fancy dress theme – so keep a look out for that to be announced. The best place to keep up to date with everything being confirmed for this year is on our socials, so follow us and we’ll see you on site in the summer!
A typical day
MORNINGS
After early-morning sports and exercise options for the committed – our day starts with Orbit, a choice of creative ways for young people to explore the Bible – whether that’s listening to a speaker, discussing in your own group or doing something creative or reflective. We’ll help young people connect with Scripture, perhaps for the first time. We’ll come together for a main session – loads of fun, worship, relevant teaching and the powerful sense of being part of something bigger than your youth group – 3,000+ young people exploring faith together.
Afternoons
There’s something for everyone through the afternoons – our cafés and venues, plus our arts and sports programmes are open giving young people a huge choice – whether that’s hanging out in the skate park, having a discussion about faith in real world, getting advice on your mental health or just eating way too many doughnuts. The one thing you can be sure of is that the young people you bring will not be bored, even for a moment.
EVENINGS
Our main sessions are the highlight of each day and take young people, if they want, on a carefully-planned journey into deeper faith. There’s no pressure to respond and we’ve designed our approach to prayer and ministry around the local youth group and youth leader – meaning you can follow up whatever happens once the event is finished. Late night the party really starts – music, fun and a real sense of being away for a brilliant holiday with your friends – old and new.
Venues and Activities
The Arena
The Arena is where we will be gathering every morning and evening for our main sessions of worship and teaching. Doors will open half an hour before the session starts ready for you to grab a spot with your group!
There’s also Relay (in Transform) as an extra space to be part of the main sessions via a livestream – all the same content but a bit more space and a bit less noise.
Canvas
This space is dedicated to exploring creativity. Here you’ll find workshops, LEGO, painting, creative activities, a family area and sensory zone.
Canopy
This is the perfect place to hang out if you need a bit of space to recharge during the week. As well as hosting content around looking after your mental health, you will also find lots of chilled out activities that use the arts to explore the theme of wellbeing.
Canopy is also the home of The Reading Lawn, bring your own book or dive into one of the books or magazines on offer.
Scaffé
Café by day and our main after-hours hub by night. Come grab a drink with your friends or catch a Conveyor short talk during the day, and be ready for all the fun to begin in the evening! This is the place to be for Big Time Bingo, quizzes, karaoke and more!
Conveyor
Inside Scaffe you can listen to bite-sized, 20-minute talks throughout the afternoons on a huge variety of topics. Check the online programme for details.
Sports
Need to get moving? Here on the field you’ll find football, all kinds of wide games and outdoor sports, for all ages and skill levels. Bring a team or turn up and join new one! Look out for the Active Talks at 1.30pm each day if sit-down talks aren’t your thing.
The Vault
Here you will find our Skate Park run by our friends at Transcend, all beginners and pro-skaters welcome! The Inflatables are hosted here by the Boys Brigade, along with a whole host of Indoor sports from table tennis to spike ball. Check outside The Vault for the basketball court!
Beats
Run in partnership with Scripture Union, this venue is built to showcase your God-given talent and celebrate creative community. Whether you are stepping up to the mic, bringing your best freestyle choreography, or catching the massive evening showcase, Beats is the place to be for music, movement, and creative expression at Satellites!
Transform:
Hosted by our friends at SWYM, Seminars and Late Night Worship can both be found here for those who want to go deeper in their relationship with God. You will also find a buzzing videogaming area, as well as board games and our tuck shop style café! This is also where Relay is hosted during Main Sessions.
Basecamp
This is the place to grab this year’s all important Satellites merch, browse the bookshop and grab a hot drink from our friendly baristas. This is also where you'll meet some awesome organisations doing good in the world! They will be happy to tell you all about their work and show you ways you can get involved.
The Chapel
This is a venue dedicated to making space for prayer and worship. Visit for daily reflection activities or a place to drop in to pause, reflect and pray, or make time to join for a more formal time of prayer at the start, middle or end of the day.
The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse hosts seminars, dance sessions and Late Night with Lauren. It’s also home to Satellite-Mites & Satellites Kids.
Youthscape Central
This venue is especially for the youth leaders at Satellites. There’s a café, a space to relax, chat or pray, explore resources, join seminars and also the opportunity to sign up for guided prayer conversations through the week.
