Gloworm is turning ten and the UK’s biggest dedicated family festival is celebrating its milestone year with brand-new entertainment, improved facilities and a line-up to make 2026 the most memorable edition yet.
The return to Thoresby Park was welcomed with families praising the ‘friendly, safe and inclusive’ atmosphere in the post festival survey. Top highlights were the variety and accessibility of the unlimited free fairground rides, high quality entertainment on the main stage especially the live music and DJs in the evening and the chance to meet popular children’s characters.
The Playmobil rave and tent were consistently highlighted as major attractions with children and families valuing the interactive and fun atmosphere. Other activities that were popular on the survey included White Post Farm, art sessions, crafts, laser tag and skateboarding. Organisers are delighted to confirm all these and more will feature in 2026.
On Friday, August 7, JO O’MEARA of S Club will take to the Main Stage with her full live band exclusively for campers, glampers and live-in vehicle Glowormers, bringing a full-on S Club Party to kickstart the celebrations. Also on Friday, KEVIN AND PERRY OFFICIAL will bring their legendary DJ set to Gloworm for an Ibiza-style throwback, and with K-POP HUNTERS now joining the line up, it will be an epic night!
On Saturday, August 8, the ultimate Taylor Swift and Harry Styles tribute, SWIFT & STYLES, will get the crowd singing along to the biggest pop hits, followed by THE VENGABOYZ EXPERIENCE, who will bring a non-stop party of iconic 90s bangers to the main stage, and the hugely popular SUPERHERO VS PRINCESS stage show returns.
Black Lace legend DENE MICHAEL will also make a welcome return by popular demand, ready to get everyone dancing to Agadoo and Superman.
Sunday, August 9, will see the return of PAT SHARP with another unmissable DJ set, joined this year by the iconic FUNHOUSE TWINS for a full FunHouse reunion party while STRAIGHT OUT OF OZ will bring Elphaba and Galinda for a swirl of emerald magic and mischief in a spellbinding show!
Britain’s Got Talent superstars and TikTok sensations TWIST & PULSE are also returning for the tenth birthday celebrations, with VIP ticket holders able to join them for an exclusive dance workshop in the VIP area.
It’s incredible to be celebrating our tenth Gloworm Festival, and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s in store, from welcoming the Fun House Twins alongside Pat Sharp for a full Fun House reunion, to Jo O’Meara bringing the ultimate S Club Party to kick off the weekend.
What makes Gloworm so special is our amazing community of Glowormers, the passionate parents who share their ideas and feedback with us every year. We have a dedicated Facebook group of more than 1,000 families, and their input genuinely helps shape the festival. It’s important to us that Gloworm is designed by our customers, for their families, and that’s what keeps it evolving and getting better every year – Festival Director Richard Walpole
Headline sponsor PLAYMOBIL will once again bring its beloved Play Village, packed with interactive toys and activities, and the hugely popular Playmobil Rave will return to the Main Stage on both Saturday and Sunday.
If you are looking for a place to stay for Gloworm Festival 2026 then check out our interactive accommodation map below. Just add in the dates you want to stay and the venue and you will be able to see what’s available nearby!
