Glasgow is set to host a new family-focused music festival next year, with Boney M featuring Maizie Williams, Boyzlife featuring Keith Duffy from Boyzone and Brian Mcfadden of Westlife, Newton Faulkner and Bay City Rollers all confirmed to perform at Fun For Life Fest on Saturday 16 May 2026.
The festival will take place at Tollcross Park and promises a full day of live music, entertainment and activities designed for all ages. Organisers say the event will also place social impact at its core, with some of the profits directed towards funding ambulance deliveries.
Artists will perform on the main stage throughout the day, while a comedy line-up will run alongside the music programme. Festivalgoers can also access a sports zone featuring an influencer football match, storytelling spaces, an outdoor cinema and a limited number of yoga and creative workshop sessions, all included within the ticket price.
Tickets are available now, priced at £35 for adults and £23 for children, excluding booking fees. The organisers say the festival offers exceptional value, given the scale of the line-up and the breadth of activities on offer.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.funforlifefest.com.
Tollcross Park has been chosen for its size, setting and accessibility. Famous for its rose garden, the park offers space for all planned attractions and benefits from excellent public transport links, with Carntyne train station just a short walk away and regular connections from Queen Street station. Organisers also highlight the park’s history as a venue for major concerts and see the festival as a chance to revive that tradition.
Festival director Umran Ali Javaid, who has personally overseen the delivery of more than 40 ambulances globally, said the event is about more than just entertainment.
He said “Im really excited to showcase this festival which will be innovative, great value for money and a memorable experience for all ages. We have an excellent team of professionals and partners working with us who have decades of event experience and aim to deliver the festival to a high standard.”
He continued “We’re delighted to announce some of the fantastic artists set to perform at the festival. Boney M are legendary, with hits loved across the globe. Boyzlife featuring Keith Duffy and Brian Mcfadden are joining the bill performing legendary hits of Boyzone and Westlife alongside new music. Newton Faulkner who has released multiple acclaimed albums and tartan legends Bay City Rollers with hits like Bye Bye Baby will also take to the main stage”.
Beyond the performances, visitors can expect a range of additional attractions, including an immersive experience area, a dinosaur-themed zone for children and a drone light display scheduled to close the festival.
The charitable element remains a central part of the event’s mission. Some of the festival’s profits will go towards delivering 15 ambulances internationally, including one designated for a Scottish hospice. Four of the planned ambulances have already been secured.
“This will allow us to put kindness at the heart of the festival.”
“The festival will be a safe space for families and friends so they can enjoy a memorable experience together and we can deliver ambulances on a larger scale.”
