Friends Kids Festival 2026 – Barnsley | 2nd Edition - 30–31 May | 2-Days

Join us for a magical weekend at Friends Kids Festival 2026 – Barnsley!

A fun-filled family event with live shows, mascots, music, games, and interactive activities designed especially for children of all ages.

📅 Dates: 30–31 May 2026

📍 Location: Barnsley Football Club

✨ What to expect (included in your ticket):
• Live entertainment and performances
• Meet & greet with festival mascots Franny & Freddy + special guests (Mirror Man, Bush Man, Stilt Walkers) – FREE photos
• Puppet theatre & magic show
• Kids activities, games & interactive competitions
• Face painting & balloon modelling – FREE
• Kids TV Studio – open all day
• Mini Zoo – FREE access
• Safe and family-friendly environment

🎤 Special guest artists & live performances:

• Colin Thackery MBE

• Maxwell Thorpe

• Vali Vijelie

• Johny Romano

• Shondy

• Formatia Nouă

• Diana Vișinar

• DJ Floryo & DJ Alex

🎡 Additional attractions (extra cost):
• Fun fair rides
• Food & drinks area (traditional & international cuisine)

👨‍👩‍👧 Important:

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

• Children under 3 years old enter FREE

• Family-friendly facilities available (strollers welcome)

• Pets are not permitted at the event

🎟️ Tickets:

Early Bird tickets available until 12 May 2026 (limited availability).
Standard tickets available from 13–29 May.
On-the-day tickets available during the event (30–31 May).

Don’t miss a weekend your children will never forget!

Info: Interactive games and fun competitions will take place between shows throughout the day.

Info: roaming, FREE photos and interaction with children

Info: Enjoy live performances from well-known artists:

Colin Thackery MBE, Maxwell Thorpe, Vali Vijelie, Johny Romano, Shondy, Formatia Nouă, Diana Vișinar, plus DJ Floryo & DJ Alex bringing the party atmosphere!

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