CBeebies Plans Summer of Live Events

CBeebies has planned several live events for kids and their families throughout the summer at concert halls, theaters, festivals and cinemas.

CBeebies House Party LIVE! will take place at Glastonbury Festival, AO Arena in Manchester, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom and The Lowry Theatre in Salford. Various CBeebies stars, including Justin Fletcher, Evie Pickerill, Duggee and Mister Maker, will appear on stage to perform hit songs from the channel’s IP.

Fletcher will appear at all four stagings. Other stars who will appear include Nigel Clarke, George Webster and Rhys Stephenson.

CBeebies Bedtime Stories will be returning to Glastonbury Festival featuring special guest readers throughout the weekend to air daily at 6:50 p.m. on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer. Later in the summer, a CBeebies Bedtime Story tent will pop up at Camp Bestival in Dorset and at Gloworm Festival in Nottingham.

CBeebies: Wildlife Jamboree will allow kids to join Duggee, Bluey and Octonauts on a musical journey through the wonders of the natural world. It will feature CBeebies theme songs, orchestral music, live-action film and animation.

CBeebies Prom: A Magical Bedtime Story will feature an orchestra and a surprise guest in the CBeebies Bedtime Stories chair. The musical tale will be performed live at the Royal Albert Hall on August 25 and will broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. In the fall, it will air on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.

Also, an extended version of CBeebies Musical: The Great Ice Cream Hunt will air in cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland beginning July 11. It features a cast that includes Fletcher, James Mackenzie, Dodge, Pickerill, Puja Panchkoty, Jennie Dale, Gemma Hunt, Rebecca Keatley, Stephenson, Webster, Joanna Adeyinka-Burford and Andy Day. The 60-minute film is made by BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions.

“From live shows and musical adventures to magical storytelling, our summer lineup is all about creating joyful, shared experiences that spark imagination,” said Lesley Bailey, head of franchise brands for BBC content. “In a world increasingly dominated by screens and digital entertainment, CBeebies is championing the power of real, shared moments—bringing families together through the magic of live performance. Whether you’re dancing with Mr Tumble or discovering the wonders of nature with Duggee and friends, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.”