FAMILY FRIENDLY FESTIVALS IN 2026

Not sure what you're looking for?

This collection covers 2026. Planning ahead? Browse 2027 dates.

Family friendly festivals in 2026

Festivals don't have to end the minute you've got kids. This page highlights family friendly festivals for 2026 - places with space to roam, activities for little ones and line-ups that adults won't hate. Filter by camping, size and month to find something that works for nap schedules, ear defenders and late-night headliners.

129 festivalsFebruary to September 2026Biggest: Notting Hill Carnival (2,000,000 cap)Family · Folk · Electronic · World
129 festivals match · narrow it down
💡 Click the + button on cards to compare up to 3 festivals side-by-side
2-4 Jul 2027

Camper Jam

UK
Festival

Family-friendly VW festival with live music, activities and a weekend programme.

Volkswagen, family and music festival👨‍👩‍👧
29 Jul - 1 Aug 2027

Chesterfield Pagans Lammas Camp

UK
Festival

A four-day Lammas gathering in the Derbyshire countryside with ceremony, a continuous bonfire, handfastings, drumming, dance, wor...

Pagan ceremony, music, dance and workshops👨‍👩‍👧
Festival

A five-day community camp for dance, music, nature and reconnection, with co-created workshops, campfires, shared food and onsite...

Dance, music, nature and community👨‍👩‍👧
9-10 Jul 2027

Fi.Fest

UK
Festival

Family-friendly music festival with live performances and activities.

Family music festival👨‍👩‍👧
27-29 Aug 2027

Free Fest UK

UK
Festival

Three-day community festival with live music, family entertainment, food, stalls and camping.

Community music and family festival👨‍👩‍👧
17-18 Jul 2027

History in Action

UK
Festival

A public living-history and military-heritage show with period camps, vehicle displays, demonstrations, battlefield reenactments,...

Military history, living history and reenactment👨‍👩‍👧
28-30 May 2027

Kindred Spirits Festival

UK
Festival

Family-friendly music festival with weekend camping tickets.

Family music festival👨‍👩‍👧
10-11 Jul 2027

Samadhi Fest

UK
Festival

A two-day community gathering with meditation, yoga, talks, live music, workshops, crafts, food and children’s activities; onsite...

Meditation, yoga, live music and community👨‍👩‍👧
13-14 Aug 2027

The Magpies Festival

York
Festival

Family friendly folk festival in the grounds of Sutton Park near York. Music, workshops, market stalls and the house gardens acro...

FolkFolk and roots music with workshops👨‍👩‍👧
Tickets
22-25 Jul 2027

The Wandering Wood

UK
Festival

An immersive fantasy faire with live performances, storytelling, characters, quests, workshops, games and themed food and drink....

Immersive fantasy, storytelling and live performance👨‍👩‍👧
30 Jul - 1 Aug 2027

Wellness in the Wild

UK
Festival

A three-day Suffolk wellness festival with yoga, breathwork, meditation, live music, talks, treatments and a family field.

Wellness, movement and live music👨‍👩‍👧
4-6 Jun 2027

WILDHOOD Festival

UK
Festival

Family festival at Tullibole Castle with outdoor activities and facilities for visitors.

Family outdoor festival👨‍👩‍👧
24-26 Sept 2027

Woofstock UK

UK
Festival

Three-day family and dog-friendly festival with live music, activities, stalls, weekend camping and glamping.

Family, music and dog festival👨‍👩‍👧
Featured
9-13 Jun 2027

Download Festival

Castle Donington
Featured111,000 cap

The UK's premier rock festival returns to its legendary home at Donington Park for five days of heavy music. With 90+ artists ann...

RockMetal👨‍👩‍👧
2027 tickets
Featured
27-29 Aug 2027

Electric Picnic

Stradbally
Featured80,000 cap

Electric Picnic 2027: 27-29 Aug, Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois. 2026: Lewis Capaldi, Gorillaz, Fontaines D.C., CMAT, Van Morrison. 2...

Multi-genrerock👨‍👩‍👧
2027 tickets
Featured
4-8 Aug 2027

Boardmasters

Newquay
Featured58,000 cap

Fatboy Slim, Kasabian & Lily Allen headlined Boardmasters 2026. Five days of music, surf and action sports at Watergate Bay, Corn...

Surf & musicDance👨‍👩‍👧
2027 tickets
Featured
22-25 Jul 2027

Latitude Festival

Southwold
Featured45,000 cap

Latitude Festival 2027: 22-25 Jul, Henham Park, Suffolk. Weekend camping tickets on sale via Ticketmaster; day tickets coming soo...

Big indie / alternativecomedy & arts festival👨‍👩‍👧
2027 tickets
Featured
22-25 Jul 2027

WOMAD (UK)

South West
Featured40,000 cap

World music and arts festival now at Neston Park Estate; July 23-26, 2026; features diverse international artists including drum...

World music & arts👨‍👩‍👧
Featured
29 Jul-1 Aug 2027

Kendal Calling

Kendal
Featured35,000 cap

Escape to the Lakes and discover a picturesque wonderland in an ancient Deer Park! Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Dist...

Indie / rockA huge lakeside camping festival with top-tier indie👨‍👩‍👧
2027 tickets
Featured
2026 edition · finished

Camp Bestival Dorset

Lulworth
Featured30,000 cap

Fatboy Slim, Bastille & Self Esteem headline. UK original family camping festival at Lulworth Castle, Dorset, 30 Jul - 2 Aug 2026.

Family-friendly multi-genreAward winning family camping festival at Lulworth Castle mixing big name acts👨‍👩‍👧
Featured
19-22 Aug 2027

Green Man

Wales
Featured25,000 cap

Green Man Festival is a beloved Welsh festival featuring multiple unique stages across beautiful natural settings. With areas lik...

Indie / alternativefolk👨‍👩‍👧
Featured
20-22 Aug 2027

Rewind Festival

Cheshire / Henley-on-Thames / Perth
Featured25,000 cap

Rewind South 2027: 20-22 Aug, Temple Island Meadows, Henley. Tickets on sale now. 2026 (21-23 Aug): The Human League, Kim Wilde,...

80s pop & rocknostalgia👨‍👩‍👧
2027 tickets
2026 edition · finished

All Together Now

Waterford
Festival20,000 cap

A major Irish camping festival blending music, arts, spoken word and family activities at Curraghmore Estate.

Artsmusic👨‍👩‍👧
2026 edition · finished

Bluedot

Macclesfield
Festival20,000 cap

Science-meets-music festival at Jodrell Bank with world-class talks, cosmic visuals and electronic headliners.

Scienceelectronic👨‍👩‍👧

Family friendly festivals month by month

October

1 festival
3-4 OctDirt Fest Off Road FestivalWetherby · Off-road running & gravel cycling

February

1 festival · already run for 2026
13-17 FebHastings Fat TuesdayHastings · Multi-genre

April

2 festivals · already run for 2026
3-5 AprTaste Cheshire Food & Drink FestivalNorth West · daytime, city, family
29 Apr - 4 MayCheltenham Jazz FestivalCheltenham · Jazz & Soul

May

15 festivals · already run for 2026
1-3 MayTeddy Rocks FestivalBlandford · Rock / pop
7-9 MaySkye LivePortree · Folk
8-10 MayGlampfestKnaresborough · Family glamping
14-17 MayPub in the ParkVarious towns · Food & music
15-17 MayKeswick Mountain FestivalKeswick · adventure, lakeside, family
15-24 MayManchester Jazz FestivalManchester · Jazz
15-17 MayWood FestivalWallingford · Folk
20-24 MayBearded TheoryBurton upon Trent · Alt
+7 more in May → all May festivals

June

10 festivals · already run for 2026
10-14 JunDownload FestivalCastle Donington · Rock
18-21 JunBeardy Folk FestivalCleobury Mortimer · Folk & acoustic music (intimate)
18-21 JunIsle of Wight FestivalNewport · Rock
18-21 JunTower Festival (Towerfest)Selby · Country music
19-21 JunSolas FestivalErrol · faith, world music, talks
20-21 JunAfrica OyeLiverpool · World
20-21 JunTafwylCardiff · Multi-genre
27 Jun - 12 JulBST Hyde ParkLondon · Pop
+2 more in June → all June festivals

July

51 festivals · already run for 2026
2-5 JulBritish F1 GPSilverstone · Motorsport
2-5 JulFolk In A FieldSwaffham · Folk
2-6 JulKelburn Garden PartyLargs · Eclectic music & arts
2-4 JulStendhal FestivalLimavady · Indie
3-5 JulLove SupremeGlynde · Jazz
3-5 JulMusic at the CrossroadsClifton · Folk
8-12 JulBures Music FestivalEast of England · rock, blues, pop tributes
8-12 JulHenley FestivalHenley-on-Thames · Mixed
+43 more in July → all July festivals

August

32 festivals · already run for 2026
31 Jul - 9 AugSpirit of AwenNorth Nibley · Folk
1-2 AugCambridge Folk FestivalCambridge · Folk
4-8 AugLoveJam CampoutGlastonbury · Conscious / wellness / community
5-9 AugBoardmastersNewquay · Surf & music
5-9 AugLakefestEastnor · Family-friendly multi-genre music festival
6-9 AugDeva FestNorth West · Family music & foodie festival
6-9 AugFirevolt FestivalCompstall · Rock & metal
+24 more in August → all August festivals

September

10 festivals · already run for 2026
3-6 SeptBellingham All AcousticBellingham · Acoustic / folk
3-6 SeptEnd Of The RoadSouth West · Multi-genre
4-6 SeptMoseley Folk & ArtsBirmingham · folk, arts & crafts
5-5 SeptAden Music FestivalMintlaw · pop, rock, tribute, family
10-13 SeptBromyard Folk FestivalBromyard · folk
11-20 SeptBorders Music FestivalMelrose · Classical
18-20 SeptArdersier Folk FestInverness · Folk
18-20 SeptInto the Burrow FestivalSouth West · Electronic / bass
+2 more in September → all September festivals

FAQs

When are the next family friendly festivals?

The next family friendly festivals are Kindred Spirits Festival (28-30 May), WILDHOOD Festival (4-6 Jun), Camper Jam (2-4 Jul).

What is the biggest of the family friendly festivals?

Notting Hill Carnival is the biggest of the family friendly festivals in our directory, with a capacity of around 2,000,000.

How many family friendly festivals are happening in 2026?

Fezzy lists 129 family friendly festivals for 2026, running February to September 2026. New events are added as they are announced.