THE MAGIC TEAPOT

The Friendliest Festival Venue

ABOUT US

An all-weather, totally acoustic, fireside venue

A few years ago, Joseph Peace was running a firepit venue at Boomtown Fair. The fire was blazing, and everyone was sitting around, singing along having a lovely time. But Joseph was thinking (not unreasonably given our wonderful UK climate) what happens if it rains? So with this thought in mind, he decided to build an all-weather fireside venue.

The design of The Magic Teapot makes it flexible for all weather conditions. We can open up the doors and windows, or remove sections of the roof to allow the breeze to pass through whilst providing shade. Or we can batten down the hatches and have it toasty warm and dry whilst the weather rages outside.

We are low impact, and strive to be the greenest festival venue.

We need no 240V power. Our lighting is simple LED 12V lighting powered by solar panel/leisure battery and we are acoustic only, using no amplification.
We recognise the problem of single use cups, and only use real mugs for our tea and coffee, and have a washing up station behind our venue.
The whole structure fits onto a single trailer for transport, and is designed to be erected using human might alone, no need for any plant.
It is freestanding, no staking into the ground is required, which makes us ideal for sensitive land.
We use locally sourced logs from sustainable woodland for our fire, which is raised above the ground and leaves no trace.

As an acoustic-only venue, we are not subject to the curfew of having to turn off amplifiers at any particular time, and can stay open 24 hours a day, providing a welcoming place for people to gather whatever the time of day or night.

2020 EVENTS

COME AND JOIN US!

The Magic Teapot main season kicks off at the end of May, and runs right through the summer months to early September. The events listed here are the ones that have been confirmed. We are still in discussion with other festivals, so please check back regularly, and keep an eye on our Facebook page, to see where we will be.

See two events on the same weekend? That's because The Magic Teapot #2 (affectionately known as "Twopot") is currently in production, and will be ready to make it's first public outing at the start of the season.

21 - 24 May 2020: Bearded Theory's Spring Gathering, Catton Hall, Derbyshire.

22 - 25 May 2020: Freedom Festival, Lewes, East Sussex

5 - 6 June 2020: 50th Birthday Party (private event)

12 June 2020: Wedding (private event)

19 - 21 June 2020: Black Deer Festival, Eridge Park, Kent

3 - 5 July 2020: Camper Jam, Weston Park, Shropshire

10 - 12 July 2020: Rhythmtree Festival, Newport, Isle of Wight

24 - 26 July 2020: Bug Jam, Santapod Raceway, Northamptonshire

6 - 9 August 2020: Wickham Festival, Wickham, Hampshire

13 - 15 August 2020: Fairport's Cropredy Convention, Banbury, Oxfordshire

14 - 16 August 2020: Enchanted Garden Party, Poole, Dorset

21 August 2020: Corporate Event, Roskilde, Denmark

27 - 30 August 2020: Camper Calling, Ragley Hall, Warwickshire

Previously we have have entertained at:

2019: Bearded Theory Spring Gathering, Black Deer, Glastonbury Festival, Rhythmtree Festival, Bug Jam, Wickham Festival, Boomtown Fair

2018: Bearded Theory Spring Gathering, Camp Bestival, Bestival, Badgerfest

2017: Bestival, Boomtown Fair

THE MAGIC TEAPOT CREW

Over the past few years we’ve gathered together a lively crew of people who will welcome you into The Magic Teapot. Nearly all of our crew can sing or play an instrument as well as serve you an excellent cuppa.

We have piano maestros, singer-songwriters, guitar heroes, folky banjo players, accordion-squeezers and a whole array of other instruments amongst our players. We can lead singalongs and jams, and will always encourage anyone who wants to to participate.

We are always on the look out for new people to add to our crew. If you have lots of energy, can play an instrument, or bash out a singalong tune on the piano, then we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch!

Love love love this place, spent 3 days in there and only left to stock up beer supplies, super talented musicians super friendly...

Had the absolute joy of stumbling across this place at Glasto - it is run by a group of charming and talented individuals who I can't thank enough for being one of the best parts of a joyous weekend.

The Magic Teapot is a wonderful place. When I find it landed anywhere, I always see it as the go-to space to sit and enjoy the spontaneous performances, the welcome of the marvellous people who run it and of course, a cut of tea or coffee if you prefer. Long live the Magic Teapot!

Quite possibly my favourite thing about the rainy, cold BugJam weekend. A bloody good brew and a great atmosphere.

A place that facilitates magic...

Warning! Expert waylayers alert! Do not go here if you have somewhere else you are supposed to be within the next few hours. This is such a brilliant, fun, friendly place to hang out and join in with super talented musicians. Can't recommend it enough xxxx

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Please look at the reviews on our Facebook page to find out more about what people think of us

The Magic Teapot on FB - reviews

BUY OUR MERCH!

Mugs are available in red, purple, earthy orange, neon orange and hot pink. Please add a note with your purchase stating which colour(s) you'd like. Mugs cost £7.50 (incl. postage to mainland UK)

Click here to purchase mug(s)

2019 Magic Teapot tea towels are available at £8.50 (incl. postage to mainland UK)

Click here to purchase tea towel(s)

Magic Teapot mugs and 2019 tour tea towels, lovingly designed by Joe, will be available to purchase at the festivals we attend. If you don’t manage to pick one up at a festival this year, you can buy them here!