We have put together a unique programme of performances, music, storytelling, pop-up entertainment, workshops, circus, forest and craft activities. We have added more stages and picnic areas, have created some special new play experiences, significantly enhanced our food offer, and are running a brilliant Wonderland trail complete with Mad Hatter and jam tarts.

With a focus on accessibility and inclusion, there really is something for every family to see, make and do. Or if you just want to play and relax and eat something tasty, you can! We are expecting around 10,000 visitors at this year’s Hullabaloo in the Park, and they won’t pay a penny to come into the festival. We would love to see you there.”

New for 2024

We pride ourselves on choosing the best artists and entertainment and this year we’re so excited to bring award winning North East collective Hannabiell and Midnight Blue to the festival!

This year we’ll have a fantastic food offering with over 10 food vendors, we have more stages and even more family friendly artists, musicians, performers, and entertainers! As well as some specially made brand-new experiences including our Weave play space and a wonderful Wonderland Trail.

Returning for 2024

Some of our favourite artists and activities are coming back again this year! Lynda Nelson’s Giant’s Picnic, Umar Butt and his fantastical storytelling, Bright Woods CIC and their relaxing nature themed activities, sensory-filled Messy Play, Bridie Jackson’s marvellous musical sessions, Jesse Ward’s brilliant bubbles, Elena Joy-Miller’s super storytelling and our fabulous crafts!

We have created this access guide so everyone can enjoy the festival, please click the links to download the screen reader version (Access Guide) and PDF version (Access Guide)

The guide is also available Spanish, French, Italian and Polish.

There will be a designated Festival Access Phoneline you can call between 9am and 6pm across the festival dates (Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July 2024) as well as the day before.

This phone number is 07946 072131

You can call us, text us or WhatsApp us on this number and we will respond between 9am and 6pm, Thursday 25 – Sunday 28 July 2024.

Before the festival – You can also email us at info@theatrehullabaloo.org.uk but please note this email address will not be checked on the festival dates.

There will be accessible wheelchair and pram routes around the park to ensure everyone can access all that is on offer across the 3 days. A small number of the activities are pre-bookable but the majority are drop in and there’s no need to book. We understand that for some children it can be a stressful experience if they have to wait in queues so please contact us via
info@theatrehullabaloo.org.uk if you would like to discuss access requirements.

We’ll update this section prior to the festival so watch this space!

Download FAQs here  

We have tasty treats from, Flippin Fantastic, Wonderful Whippy, Pizza Geeks, Phat Pigs, Habibi Come, Overhead Pizza, Tribe Street Coffee, Xclusive Catering, Another One Bites the Dutch, The Waffle Co, Falafal Fella and Divine Bakery.

Families are also welcome to bring along their own picnics to enjoy in the multiple picnic bench areas.

There is limited car parking around South Park so we have organised a dedicated festival car park just around the corner at Darlington Rugby Club, Grange Rd, Darlington DL1 5NR. Purchase your all day parking for just £5 here.

By Train
It’s easy to get to South Park from Darlington railway station; walk from the station, down Parkgate towards the town centre and follow the signs.

By Bus
South Park is accessible by bus – for more information please visit the Traveline North East website.

Friday timetable

Saturday timetable

Sunday timetable

Read the festival guide in:

English

Spanish 

Italian

French

Polish