Gloworm Festival 2026

The UK's Award-Winning Family Festival Returns!

7th–9th August 2026 | Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire

Get ready for three unforgettable days of family fun, music, adventure and imagination as Gloworm Festival celebrates 10 magical years of creating incredible memories for families.

Designed especially for families with children aged 0–13, Gloworm Festival brings together spectacular live entertainment, beloved TV characters, hands-on activities, outdoor adventures and immersive experiences—all included in your ticket.

See What's Waiting for You!

An Incredible Weekend of Entertainment

This year's festival features an amazing line-up including:

• Vengaboyz Experience
• Pat Sharp
• Maddie Moate
• Dene Michael (Black Lace)
• Nick Cope
• Swift & Styles
• Nathan Hadley
• Nigel Clarke

Alongside family favourites including:

• PAW Patrol™ Pup Pup Boogie
• CBeebies Bedtime Stories
• Princess vs Superhero shows
• TV Party Tonight
• Playmobil Rave
• Sublime Science
• Spiceworld Tribute
• Pink Tribute
• Straight Out of Oz
• SpongeBob Takeover
• Mermaid Shows
• Princesses, Pirates, Dragons and much more!

Meet Your Favourite Characters

Children can enjoy magical meet-and-greets with some of their best-loved characters, including:

• PAW Patrol™
• Bluey
• Bing
• Hey Duggee
• Baby Shark
• Zog
• Super Potato
• Beth from Bethfin
• Plus princesses, superheroes, pirates, mermaids and many more surprises throughout the weekend.

Explore Over 20 Interactive Zones

Your ticket includes access to an incredible range of attractions:

• Adventure Zone
• Into The Woods
• Playmobil Zone
• Creative Play
• Mythic Adventure
• Circus Skills
• The Hive
• Great Outdoors
• Wellbeing Area
• White Post Farm
• VIP Experiences
• Fairground rides (daytime)
• Laser Tag
• Trampolining
• Skateboarding
• Arts & Crafts
• Storytelling
• Forest School
• Animal Experiences
• Workshops
• Live Shows

…and so much more.

Friday Camper Exclusive

Camping guests can kick off the weekend with an exclusive Friday evening featuring:

• Jo O'Meara's S Club Party
• Kevin & Perry Go Large
• K-Pop Hunters Party
• Monster Movie Quiz
• Boombox Boyz
• Fairground fun

No Hidden Costs

One of the things families love most about Gloworm Festival is that so much is included in your ticket. Spend less time reaching for your wallet and more time making memories together.

Stay for the Whole Adventure

Choose from:

• Weekend Camping
• Glamping
• Campervan pitches
• Day Tickets
• VIP upgrades

Whether you're visiting for one magical day or the full weekend, Gloworm Festival offers an unforgettable family experience packed with entertainment, adventure and imagination.

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Gloworm Festival and create memories your family will treasure forever!

7th–9th August 2026
Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire