Gloworm Festival 2026

Gloworm Festival is an all-inclusive family festival designed especially for families with young children, taking place 7–9 August 2026 at Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire. Across the weekend, families can enjoy a packed programme of live performances, immersive entertainment, activities and workshops — all included in the ticket price. No hidden extras. Friday night features an exclusive camper party with Jo O’Meara’s S Club Party, Kevin & Perry Official Ibiza Anthems set and K-Pop Hunters, available to campers, glampers and live-in vehicle guests only. Saturday brings crowd-favourites including Nick Cope, the Vengaboyz Experience, Dene Michael Black Lace Legend and many more, while Sunday welcomes Maddie Moate, Pat Sharp and The Funhouse Twins, Twist & Pulse, plus loads more. Throughout the festival there are meet and greets with SpongeBob SquarePants, Mr Blobby, Superheroes, Princesses, Elphaba and Glinda and more characters to be announced, alongside an incredible range of activities and workshops. Families can explore the Playmobil Zone filled with loads of Playmobil toys, take on the Adventure Zone with trampolining, grass sledging, laser tag and more, meet real animals with White Post Farm, enjoy Mythic Adventure dragon meets and shows, watch and take part in wrestling shows and workshops with House of Pain, play real-life arcade games, experience circus shows and circus skills, and enjoy fairground rides free until 5pm each day — plus loads, loads more. With day tickets, weekend tickets, camping, glamping and live-in vehicle stays available, Gloworm offers a truly inclusive, stress-free festival experience where families can relax, play and make magical memories together.... More