Invite to We Out Here Festival 2026

What? A junior journalist is invited to We Out Here Festival 2026 to write a review for First News!

We Out Here is proudly a family-friendly festival; a space for families to explore and enjoy music, arts, and culture together! Striving to be a safe, welcoming, and above all, joy-filled environment; a place to introduce the whole family to the music you love, while inspiring young minds through creativity, exploration, and play.

Artists announced include Mercury Prize and BRIT nominated south-London singer-songwriter Joy Crookes, legendary jazz-rap trio Digable Planets and UK hip-hop great Kofi Stone.

When? 20-23 August.

Where? St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, Dorset, BH21 5NA.

Find out more about the festival at weoutherefestival.com.

Invite to Shakespeare performances at Kew Gardens

A First News junior journalist is invited to any or all of these performances by The Australian Shakespeare Company at Kew Gardens. A theatre ticket also allows you general admission into Kew on the day of the performance:

Twelfth Night – Friday 31 July, 7.30pm

Laugh yourself silly as the much-heralded tradition of “Shakespeare Under the Stars at Kew Gardens” continues, this year bringing one of the bard’s most beloved comedies, Twelfth Night to the grounds this summer. Expect a tangled web of love, mistaken identity, and comic deception!

(Age recommendation 13 years+)

Jack and the Beanstalk – Friday 24 July, 10.30am

Presented in a relaxed picnic theatre style with all the charm of a classic pantomime, this delightfully interactive, laugh-out-loud production invites audiences of all ages to join the adventure.

(Age recommendation 2 years+)

The Wind in the Willows – Friday 24 July, 2.30pm

This critically acclaimed production of Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale of best friends Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter and, of course, the arrogant, Toad.

Set against the magical backdrop of the lake this production continues to be a favourite for all generations and is interactive theatre at its very best.

(Age recommendation 3 years+)

Where? Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AB.

Find out more at kew.org.

See the Sistine Chapel reimagined at FRAMELESS

What? FRAMELESS, London’s largest immersive art experience, has added a brand-new artwork to its permanent collection, inspired by Michelangelo’s iconic Sistine Chapel.

Through FRAMELESS’ signature animation and cinematic visual effects alongside an original score, this emotive three-minute interpretation brings the Chapel’s most recognisable features to life across the ceiling, floor and all four walls of the gallery.

Animated 3D figures reveal hidden details within the Chapel’s frescoes, allowing visitors to engage with one of the world’s grandest Renaissance artworks through an entirely new perspective.

A junior journalist is invited to see it with their own eyes and write a report for First News!

When? Any day during the holidays.

Where? FRAMELESS, 6 Marble Arch, London W1H 7AP.

Find out more at frameless.com.

Visit the new Wild Wood Adventure Playground at Waddesdon Manor

What? Waddesdon Manor invites you to a family preview day for its new Wild Wood Adventure Playground!

Set in beautiful woodland, the Wild Wood Adventure Playground has been inspired by Waddesdon Manor and designed especially for children aged 2-12 years old. Packed with exciting features, hidden surprises and plenty of opportunities for imaginative play, the new playground officially opens on Saturday 1 August.

A junior journalist is invited to visit a preview day and write a review for First News!

When? Friday 31 July from 10am-2pm. Get in touch by Friday 24 July!

Where? Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury HP18 0JH.

Attend a prehistoric preview evening at Eden Project

What? This summer is getting prehistoric at the Eden Project as, after more than a decade, one of its most loved experiences returns, reimagined.

Hidden (or not so much, in some cases) amongst the lush tropics of the Rainforest Biome are 15 lifelike animatronic dinosaurs and flying reptiles to discover, including a 40-foot T.rex, colossal plant-eaters, hidden raptors and soaring pterosaurs.

The Olivier Award-winning Dinosaur World Live will be putting on captivating performances throughout the summer. A junior journalist is invited to be among the first to see it at an exclusive evening preview.

When? Friday 24 July from 4pm.

Where? Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall. PL24 2SG

Find out more at edenproject.com.

Attend the launch of Horrible Histories Awesome Egyptians

What? History is getting horribly entertaining this summer!

Horrible Histories is bringing its smash-hit Awesome Egyptians to life amongst real Ancient Egyptian treasures at Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold – creating a one-of-a-kind live museum show for families over the school holidays.

Families will meet ‘Ramses’ himself, explore 180 extraordinary Ancient Egyptian treasures and enjoy a hilariously horrible live show packed with gruesome facts, audience participation and the legendary Mummy Rap.

A junior journalist is invited to the press launch night and will write a review of the show for First News!

When? Thursday 30 July at 5pm.

Where? NEON at Battersea Power Station, Cringle St, Nine Elms, London SW8 5BX

Find out more about the show at feverup.com.

Visit the Charles Dickens Museum in London

What? It’s set to be a special summer at the Charles Dickens Museum, and it’s opening its doors for a First News junior journalist!

You’ll be taken on a tour of the house in which the famous author wrote Oliver Twist. During the tour, for children aged 5-9, you can find out about the daily lives of the (mostly female) servants who kept houses like this running smoothly.

There will also be storytime sessions for Oliver Twist for those aged up to 8, as well as other activities for all ages.

Afterwards, you’ll write a report on the day to be featured in First News!

When? Any day in July.

Where? The Charles Dickens Museum, 48-49 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LX.

Find out more about the museum’s summer events at dickensmuseum.com.

Visit Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition at NEC Birmingham

What? A junior journalist is invited to Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, which has just opened at the NEC Birmingham for a limited 12-week run.

After hugely successful runs across thirteen cities including London and Glasgow, this incredible exhibition promises to transport visitors back to Ancient Egypt using a remarkable blend of cutting-edge technology, rich historical narratives and a selection of original ancient Egyptian artefacts and replicas.

A junior journalist will write a report about the visit for First News!

When? Before exhibition ends on 13 September.

Where? Hall 11, NEC Campus, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT.

Find out more about the exhibition at tutankhamunexperience.com.

Invite to the press performance of Alice in Wonderland