Energetic, fun and totally family friendly, get ready to cha-cha, rumba and show off those hips all weekend long!
Carnival Stage,Activity Village
Ras King Bobo
Carnival Stage, food VillageIf you've been to Camper Calling before, you would have surely seen the incredible Ras King Bobo! Whether he's spinning plates, back flipping through the festival or having a boogie in the Carnival Field, he's the King of African Dance!
Struggling to get up and go, or do the kids need to burn off some early energy? Join Bobo for a stretch and move your body every day in the Carnival Tent 12:00-13:00!
His incredible fire show will run daily 18:00-18:30 in the Carnival Tent too - not to be missed!
Be sure to catch his amazing acrobatics and legendary stunts over the weekend!
Uncle Tacko's Imaginarium
Activity Village, ActivitiesRoll up, roll up! Uncle Tacko and his incredible Imaginarium have arrived at Camper Calling!
OMG! It’s the Church
Carnival StageWhere partying meets praising! It’s been said The Lord works in mysterious ways, but there is nothing mysterious about the incredible buzz which surrounds one of the most acclaimed acts around, Oh My God! It’s The Church. With live music, thrilling dance routines and comedy, the Church has won the hearts of thousands of congregations up and down the country.
Fronted by the insane preacher, the Right Reverend Michael Alabama Jackson, their Mission from God is to bring people together through Funk, Soul, and Disco!
Service takes place Sunday in our Dance Tent!
The Dutty Moonshine Big Band
Carnival StageCraig Charles
Music Act, Carnival StageThursday night at Camper Calling, the Funk & Soul icon, Craig Charles, returns! Expect a night of soul hitting funk, a ‘can you dig it’ attitude and some serious dance floor jivin’! In the words of the soulful don himself, ‘no sleep till bedtime!’
The Christians
Music Act, Carnival StageWe are thrilled to welcome the award-winning, multi-million Number 1 album selling Liverpudlian band, The Christians to Camper Calling on Thursday night.
With best-selling hits such as ‘Ideal World’, ‘Hooverville’ and ‘Harvest for The World’, they’ve been described as ‘the temptations in ripped jeans’ due to their expansive melodies and winning harmonies!
The Real Thing
Music Act, Carnival StageGet ready to get your groove on Thursday night at Camper Calling!
The Real Thing will be performing and getting you ready to boogie, featuring the group’s two original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith!
Along with their 5-piece band, they’ll deliver all the funk, soul and disco of hits such as ‘You To Me Are Everything’, ‘Can’t Get By Without You’ and ‘Feel The Force’! Hear all the hits and get ready to dance like it’s the seventies!
Lycra 80's Party
Music Act, Carnival StageAerobics never looked so good! Take a trip back to your favourite 80’s workouts, and don’t forget the spandex! Our Lycra 80’s Party will take place every night in our Dance Tent!
So get those buns of steel ready and pump up the jam at Camper Calling!
Handmade Theatre
Activities, Activity Village, At the edge of the woods, Teens, KidsHandmade Theatre have been with Camper Calling from the start and will be returning in 2023 with a new production!
Tell Me a Story: ‘Everyone has a story to tell and a memory to share. Unlock yours in this family adventure down memory lane, experience stories of the people, places and objects we hold dear.’
Having worked closely with care homes that support those living with Dementia over recent years, we have found that music, storytelling and objects have brought to life memories that have been stored away, held close. This project has allowed us to collect stories, from older and younger audiences to look at the journeys of our lives through creative exploration. What does childhood and growing up feel like to different people, at different times, in different places?
The show itself will see musicians, performers and storytellers come together with puppetry and song to tell these stories and unlock memories, suitable for all ages
photos by Charlotte Wright
Son Yambu
Music Act, Carnival StageRed hot rhythms straight from the streets of Eastern Cuba! The incredible Son Yambu will be bringing the beats of Cuba to Camper Calling. A fusion of Spanish and African rhythms, this band is guaranteed to get those feet moving and hips swaying, so grab your partner and practice those salsa moves!
The Stickmen
Saturday, Carnival StageThe Stickmen are headlining our dance big top, Saturday night!
This iconic DJ & drummer duo combine live sets with mixes bringing the tunes, the energy and the impact to Camper Calling. Expect festival grade anthems, exclusive productions and remixes of your favourite bangers - get ready to party!
Ras King Bobo 1 - African Dance Class
Adults, Activities, Kids, Teens, Carnival StageHe'll be teaching you and your family some amazing dance moves, as well as performing incredible fire shows Saturday and Sunday night!
Latin Dance Workshops
Carnival StageFrom the streets of Cuba to the fields of Camper Calling, come feel the rhythm in our Latin dance lessons!
Creative Workshops
Activities, Activity VillageGet stuck in creating a colourful giant sculpture over the course of the weekend or take part in the fun 'make and take' workshops including toy building, puppets, masks and more!
Just drop in to the scheduled sessions and enjoy!
Breakdancing Workshops
Carnival StageCome break it down with our awesome breakdance lessons!
Join James and learn the basics in Hip Hop dance styles, then bust out your moves over the weekend!
L.A.R.G.E
Music Act, Carnival StageLARGE are a well-established 7-piece live band based in the South East bringing you the best in 90s dance, house and techno club classics… as you’ve never heard them before! Featuring the hits of Snap, N-Trance and Baby D to 2 Unlimited, Underworld and The Prodigy, LARGE are as energetic as they are infectious - get your neons and glow sticks ready for a party you won’t forget!
Raver Tots
Carnival StageThe world’s leading family rave is coming to Camper Calling! Grab the kids and let off steam to some of the best dance hits. With face painting, balloons, bubbles, parachutes and streamers, it’s one big party. Join the fun in our Dance Big Top on Saturday and Sunday 7-9pm.
Dad dancing friendly!