Gloworm Festival, Thoresby Park, 7–9 August 2026
The dream festival for children has just got even better with Bluey, Baby Shark, Bebefinn, SpongeBob, Paw Patrol, Bing Bunny, Hey Duggee, Supertato, Zog and Mr Blobby bringing the fun to Gloworm.
Gloworm has pulled out all the stops for the 10th birthday adding even more huge names loved by children and their grown ups for a magical weekend full of creativity, adventure, play and imagination.
It’s less than a month until Thoresby Park is transformed into the ultimate children’s wonderland from 7 – 9 August with 20+ meet and greets, a packed main stage programme and more than 100 live shows, performances, workshops and hands-on experiences to discover around the festival site.
Maddie Moate, Nick Cope, Nigel Clarke and Sohan Kailey are among the stars taking to the main stage while CBeebies Bedtime Stories will feature Evie Pickerill and Dodge on Saturday and Nigel Clarke and Dodge on Sunday.
As well as weekend visitors, Gloworm is fantastic for day-trippers too, and with the line for both days now being revealed, it’s the perfect time to pick a favourite day! Day tickets are £42.50 for children and £52.50 for adults, with a few remaining weekend camping tickets available.
The popular Meet and Greets see Bing and Hey Duggee out and about on Saturday with Supertato and Zog on Sunday and Mr Blobby, SpongeBob Squarepants, Paw Patrol, Bebefinn, Baby Shark, Bluey, Nigel Clarke, Maddie Moate and more across the whole weekend.
Little Bluey fans will love the brand new Bluey : Playdates with Friends area for fun, laughter, and play with friends with Bluey inspired games, character dress up, toys and special photo moments.
Also making their Gloworm Festival debut this year are Baby Shark and Bebefinn, characters who have captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. They will take to the stage with an interactive music party featuring some of their most popular songs, including the iconic Baby Shark. Packed with singing, dancing and audience participation, the show is designed to get the whole family involved. There will also be the opportunity to meet the characters during dedicated meet & greet sessions throughout the weekend, with official merchandise available to purchase on site, making it a must visit experience for fans of all ages.
The PAW Patroller has had an awesome Dino Upgrade to celebrate the brand new PAW Patrol : The Dino Movie. Chase, Marshall, Rubble and Skye will be ready to meet all their young fans inside where they can check out the latest PAW Patrol toys and enjoy loads of interactive fun.
A SpongeBob takeover of The Beach will feature the popular Mermaid Shows, Punch and Judy and a giant sandpit, while the Into The Woods area is perfect for cooling down in the shade of the trees with a stream for paddling and pond dipping.
There’s always loads to do, see and explore with White Post Farm, Playmobil Zone, Adventure Zone, Paw Patroller, Goodies, Creative Play, The Hive, Mythic Adventure, Wellbeing, Circus and The Great Outdoors.
The festival kicks off for campers on Friday, with Jo O’Meara’s S Club Party, Kevin & Perry Go Large, the K-Pop Hunters Party, the Traditional Fairground and Secret Cinema.
Saturday features Nick Cope, Nigel Clarke, Swift & Styles, Dene Michael, The Vengaboyz Experience, the Playmobil Rave with DJ Sparky, Bebefinn, PAW Patrol Pup Pup Boogie, West End Kids, Sublime Science and Superhero vs Princesses.
Sunday brings Maddie Moate, Pat Sharp and the Fun House Twins, Twist & Pulse, Straight Out of Oz, TV Party Tonight, Spice World, a Pink Tribute, another Playmobil Rave complete with the epic Fancy Dress Competition.
Day and Weekend tickets, Weekend Camping, VIP upgrades, and single-parent tickets are still available, with some camping options now running very low.
For more information and where to buy tickets, go to www.glowormfestival.co.uk