🌿 Glampfest 2026 – The Ultimate Weekend of Music, Magic & Merrymaking 🌿
Glampfest by Glawning, in Knaresborough, returns for it's EIGHTH year with a packed weekend of live music, wellness, family fun, and unforgettable moments under the open sky. From Friday’s warm-up grooves to Sunday’s laid-back close, this year is shaping up to be the most vibrant yet. Just take a look at what we have planned for you!
🎉 Friday – The Party Gets Started
Friday sets the tone with an easy-going build into a full festival atmosphere. Traders open at 14:00 and will be selling their artisan wares all weekend. Have a browse of their beautiful handmade produce.
On the Main Stage, things kicks off at 16:00 with local DJ Trev Broadbank revving up the atmosphere, quickly followed by a strong run of live acts including Dirty Trix, Liam as Robbie, Happy Daggers, and local legends Barr Lane closing the night with rock energy. A silent disco to round it off if you still have some dance left in your toes.
Across the site, the Acoustic Stage brings a more intimate soundtrack with Nathan Garnham, WooHoo, Fishing For Compliments, Amy and Rob, and a late set from Nicole and Liam.
Meanwhile, the Zen Zone opens from 14:00, offering a calm retreat with wellness treatments and relaxation — the perfect way to start a festival weekend.
Friday also eases the kids nicely into festival mode with Forest School campfire s’mores at 19:30 and a glowing LED circus workshop at 21:30.
🔥 Saturday – THE BIG DAY AT GLAMPFEST 🔥
Saturday is where Glampfest truly comes alive — a full day packed from morning until late, blending music, comedy, family fun, wellness, and pure festival joy.
🎤 Main Stage – Non-Stop Energy
The day begins with inspiration as Dragon’s Den star Glawning Director James Martin hosts a Q&A at 10:15, and a set by Thomo, setting the tone for a day full of personality and surprises, and one that we can't contain any longer is a 12:30 appearance by Nancy Tilley, Child Drumming Sensation from Britian's Got Talent with her percussion prowess!
From there, DJ Trev takes over again, turning the site into a rolling party:
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Family Disco at 13:00 complete with Dads Hula Hooping Competition
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90s Anthems at 14:00
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Interactive Quiz at 15:00 (bring your own chairs!)
By late afternoon, things get wild with line dancing, country vibes, and a fancy dress parade - this year's theme Down on t'Farm - before the evening ramps up:
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Lampshades at 18:30
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Melting Pot at 20:00
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Rory Hoy closing the Main Stage at 22:00
Then it’s straight into the Silent Disco at 23:30, where the night continues in headphones and neon glow.
🎸 Acoustic Stage – All Day Storytelling Vibes
Saturday’s Acoustic Stage is beautifully packed with talent, offering a softer, soulful soundtrack:
From open mic at 10:30 through to The Gleaves at 23:00, expect:
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Fraser Morgan’s storytelling sets
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Silver Lakes Band’s full sound
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The Blarney Boys bringing Irish energy
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Nicole and Liam closing with heart
It’s the perfect escape when you need a breather from Main Stage energy.
🌿 Zen Zone – Calm, Wellness & Wonder
Running all day, the Zen Zone offers balance to relax to:
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Yoga & sound baths with The Hiive
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Laughter therapy session with Goodlife Wellness
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Captain Raggy Beard storytelling and treasure hunt adventures
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Wellness treatments by Sage Ayurvedic
It’s Glampfest’s reset button — peaceful, grounding, and beautifully curated.
🎪 Activities Areas – Pure Festival Pinterest in Real Life (Free All Day)
Saturday is packed with family-friendly madness:
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Forest School adventures (10–3)
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Craft workshops & art demos
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African acrobatics circus shows
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Welly wanging PE sessions
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Bucking bronco rodeo bull
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Dog show at 14:00
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Kids silent disco at 17:00
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Fire show at 21:00 🔥
It’s non-stop energy for all ages — the kind of day where you lose track of time in the best way.
🌅 Sunday – Slow Landing & Good Vibes
Sunday winds things down gently with chilled sets, acoustic sessions (look out for newcomers Country Blues & Rural Swing Trio 'The Meanwood Valley Stompers'), more Forest School antics in the Activities Space, and wellness sessions continuing across the Zen Zone. It’s a soft landing after Saturday’s explosion of energy. New for 2026 we'll have Storytellers Street Band roaming around and a 10:30 set of Primary School Bangers with DJ Clottey followed by Ibiza Chill with returning local DJs Funk My Life.
✨ The Glampfest Spirit
Glampfest is more than a festival — it’s a weekend of contrasts:
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High-energy Main Stage moments
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Quiet Zen Zone escapes
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Acoustic melodies and storytelling under canvas
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Family chaos and laughter in the fields
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Late-night dancing under the stars
Day and Weekend Tickets still available - come and join us for the full festival experience as we celebrate community. It's something that cannot be replicated.
https://glampfest.com
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