Dreamland Margate will reopen on Friday 3 April for the Easter holidays, unveiling a 2026 season that includes the new Lovebox Presented by Dreamland weekender, major music headliners, frozen ride wristband prices and a brand-new children’s ride, Little River.
The park will open daily from 10:30 to 18:00 between Friday 3 April and Sunday 19 April for the Easter break.
Weekend and school holiday openings continue through spring, with daily summer opening from 18 July.
October Half Term dates are also confirmed.
All-day ride wristband prices are frozen at 2025 levels.
A Mega Wristband covering all rides is £24.99, while Tiny Tots wristbands for smaller rides are £12.99, with standard ride tokens priced at £3 each or £40 for a bundle of 20.
Each ride is one token.
Family favourites return, including the Wild River log flume with a 50-foot plunge, The Big Wheel, Waltzers, Dodgems, Ghost Train and the Rock ‘N’ Roller coaster.
New for summer 2026, Little River will let young visitors hop into canoes for a gentle water adventure beside Wild River.
The retro Roller Disco and the arcade with VR games remain a draw, alongside food and drink curated by KERB in collaboration with LevyUK & Ireland.
Lovebox Presented by Dreamland lands on 29 and 30 May, created by the original Lovebox team with Dreamland.
Confirmed acts include Scissor Sisters, Rudimental, Armand Van Helden, Friendly Fires, Groove Armada, Soul II Soul live, 4AM KRU, Girls Don’t Sync, Jayda G, Goldie b2b Special Request, DJ EZ and Mike Skinner of The Streets.
Across the season, Dreamland’s Scenic Stage hosts some of the UK’s biggest names.
Acts announced so far include Tom Grennan, David Gray, Garbage & Skunk Anansie, Paul Weller, Kesha, Chris Isaak, The Kooks, Fatboy Slim, The Flaming Lips & The Beta Band and Bastille.
Food lovers can book The Sunset Dinner Series pop-up at the iconic Sunshine Cafe, with long tables, seasonal three-course set menus and a welcome glass of fizz.
Chef Mark O’Brien cooks on 1 and 2 May, with Ryan Jacovides from Pomus on 15 and 16 May.
Tickets are £100 per person.
Listings and ticket information can be found here
