Amongst the Worlds

MEET THE CROSSING

Meet the performers, traders, makers, and extraordinary characters bringing the Crossing of Worlds to life.

11–13 SEPTEMBER 2026 · QUEX PARK, KENT

PERFORMERS + ACTIVITIES TRADERS + MAKERS FOOD + DRINK

A Few Faces To Find

Featured At The Crossing

A glimpse at some of the performers, experiences, and characters awaiting you across the weekend.

Patty Gurdy

Headline Performance

Making her UK solo debut, Patty Gurdy brings her distinctive blend of folk-pop and hurdy-gurdy to the Crossing of Worlds II as this year's headline act.

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Blumineck

Fantasy Archery Workshop

David, aka Blumineck, blends fantasy archery, medieval weaponry and a deep love of history. Join his Fantasy Archery Workshop across the weekend.

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Jousting

Outdoor Arena

Head to the outdoor arena for jousting and medieval combat displays as warriors take to the field throughout the Crossing.

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Mermaids of Mor

Immersive Realm Encounter

Encounter merfolk from Mor among the characters and worlds brought to life throughout the Crossing.

DISCOVER MOR

The Masked Ball

Featuring Alice Strange + Madam Mistress

On Sunday evening, the final chapter of the weekend gives way to the Masked Ball: an epilogue to the narrative experience and a chance to dance the night away with exclusive performances.

EXPLORE THE MASKED BALL

Across The Weekend

MORE PERFORMERS + ACTIVITIES

Discover more of the musicians, performers, workshops and wonderfully unusual entertainment gathering beneath the World Tree.

Wizard Championship Wrestling

Fantasy Wrestling

Spells, slams and outrageous action collide as Wizard Championship Wrestling brings larger-than-life grapplers battling beneath a fantasy banner to the Crossing of Worlds.

RETRO FIREFLY

Indie-Folk Music

Retro Firefly is an indie-folk artist from Lowestoft, known for gentle, thoughtful songs inspired by nature, the Suffolk coast and the transience of life. She joins the Crossing for the first time with her distinctive voice and warm onstage presence.

THE OLD WYVERN

Historical Combat + Quests

Take part in walk-in historical combat workshops using Live Action Role Play equipment, or set out on quests across the event to complete jobs for gold.

babette

Medieval + Ethereal Folk

A London-based all-female medieval, ethereal folk ensemble drawing inspiration from medieval and traditional folk melodies, with dreamlike harmonies and acoustic textures.

LAURA SCARLETT

Fantasy Bardcore

Laura Scarlett brings her talent for performing songs from the fantasy genre in a bardcore style, with an energy made for singing and dancing along.

Echopyros

Fire Performance

Returning to the Crossing, Echopyros showcases his mastery of fire through striking fire-dance performances throughout the day and into the night across all three days.

VICTOR AND THE BULLY

Steampunk Metal

A returning favourite, Victor and the Bully bring their distinctive brand of Steampunk Metal to the Crossing of Worlds for the second time.

Sellsword

Mercenary Metal

Sellsword are a self-described Mercenary Metal band: a fusion of symphonic, power and traditional heavy metal hailing from York.

inkubus sukkubus

Goth + Pagan Rock

Formed in 1989 by Candia and Tony McKormack, Inkubus Sukkubus are an English goth and pagan rock band with decades of music, touring and releases behind them.

shannon pearl

Neo-Folk + Witch-Pop

Shannon Pearl is a neo-folk and witch-pop artist from the northeast of England, drawing inspiration from folklore, ancient tradition and nature while creating a striking visual presence on stage.

Wares From Across The Worlds

THE MARKET

Explore the independent traders, makers and small businesses gathering at the Crossing of Worlds.

Crafted from 100% pure honey, Storymaker Mead brings one of the world's oldest drinks into the modern day, with each bottle opening another chapter of an interactive fantasy story.

Scan the QR code on your bottle to continue the story.

Waning Crescent Crystals offers natural crystals and minerals, from polished stones and raw fragments to carved towers, spheres and figures, alongside crystal jewellery, pendulums, incense and witchy homeware.