WHAT'S ON
What's On?
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At Saorsa, we run and take part in many events through the year. You can find any events that we're taking part in listed below.
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Our events are not just HEMA events! They include performances, stage combat workshops, kilt talks, weapons talks and experience days!
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Want more information? Want us to teach at or list your upcoming event?
Contact us here!
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Fight Camp 2026
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FightCamp 2026 runs from 23rd to the 26th of July, at a new venue at Newbury Showground, Hermitage, England.
Camping space is free and there is a lot of it. FightCamp is the largest current UK event, with around 250 attendees, and they generally have over 40 classes, as well as competitions, traders and more.​
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Tickets will go on sale in May and are always snapped up quick so be ready to get yours!
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Interested in attending? Check out the link below to learn more!
Albion Cup 2026
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Albion is a high level HEMA Tournament that is part of the Wessex League. Held in Marlow this year, it has Open Longsword and Sabre alongside Women's+ Longsword and Sabre which might be of interest to our students.
Follow the link here for this year's event.
Albion Cup 2026
Stramash!
Stramash is Saorsa's own event and will be held in Clydebank in Glasgow on the weekend of the 17th and 18th of October!
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There is a Beginners Tournament and Advanced Steel Tournament plus a full day of workshops and lessons!
Check out our page here for more info!
The Art That Adorns You
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A very friendly event running in York this Easter!
It's a fantastic event with a diverse and varied line up of instructors and classes. Our own Victoria Clow will be teaching!
There will be pizza, quizzes and bouncy castles - what's not to love?
Check out the webpage here for more info!
Broadsword Fest!
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An event just for broadsword running in November!
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Run by Chris Halpin of the York School of Defence and our Instructor Victoria Clow, this year's Broadswordfest will be held in York!
It will be a fun and friendly event but a very cosy one as spaces are limited!
London HEMA Open 2026
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LHO is the UK's highest level HEMA Tournament. It is an international tournament that frequently has the top 10 ranked fencers in the world competing.
Held on the 2nd and 3rd of May in Wembley, it has Open Longsword and Sabre alongside Women's+ Longsword and Sabre which might be of interest to our students.
Follow the link here for this year's event.
London HEMA Open 2026
