Butlins 2026 is shaping up and here’s what’s coming your way from the team at JBD.

Starting off with our Fanzones, they're are loud, lively and packed with personality. This year we’re welcoming two true icons of the oche for our weekend at the UK Open. On Saturday 7th March, Russ Bray  “The Voice” of darts will be with us. Russ has called the biggest matches in world darts and brings energy and behind-the-scenes insight like no one else. Also joining us on the same weekend, Bobby George, The flamboyant showman and former World Championship finalist. Expect stories, swagger and plenty of laughs. 

As we head into the year we're bringing Mardle & Friends 'The Butlin's Cup' and it’s bigger than ever.

Headlined by the one and only Wayne 'Hawaii 501'  Mardle, The darts icon and fan favourite and one of the sport’s greatest entertainers. Joining Wayne on stage is none other than Former World Champion Richie Burnett, BDO World Champion Steve 'The Bronze Adonis' Beaton & Former World Championship finalist Andy Hamilton. The Butlins Cup, although a fun event, will be played out over 5 weekends across all the Butlins resorts, culminating at the end of November in a final evening in front of 3000 fans preceding the Players Championship Finals.

Finally, we're bringing more stars to our Sports Stars Stories series which brings icons to the stage for honest, hilarious and heartfelt afternoons.

Saturday 6th June at Butlin's Minehead is dedicated to one of football’s most charismatic managers, Harry Redknapp. From Spurs to Portsmouth and beyond, Harry's career spans decades of Premier League drama. Expect dressing-room tales, transfer window secrets and classic Redknapp humour.

On Saturday 20th June up in Skegness, Affectionately known as Razor, Neil Ruddock brings big personality and even bigger stories. From his time at Liverpool and West Ham to life after football, hosted by Paul Starr, this promises to be an afternoon full of laughs and no-nonsense honesty.

On the same day, a true footballing feast featuring Paul Merson, Clinton Morrison and Matt Le Tissier  at the mighty Butlins Bognor Regis. This World Cup special dives into their illustrious careers, footballing memories, international football pressure, iconic goals and what it really feels like to represent your club and country on the biggest stages.

Get ready for big names. Big laughs. Big stories. We can't wait to see you there.

For tickets/accommodation packages please go to Butlins website directly.

FULL SCHEDULE:

Saturday 7th/Sunday 8th March - Fanzone - Russ Bray & Bobby George - Minehead

Sunday 22nd March - Mardle & Friends 'The Butlin's Cup - Minehead

Sunday 26th April - Mardle & Friends 'The Butlin's Cup - Bognor Regis

Saturday 6th June - Sports Stars Stories Featuring Harry Redknapp - Minehead

Saturday 20th June - Sports Stars Stories Featuring Neil 'Razor' Ruddock - Skegness

Saturday 20th June - Sports Stars Stories Featuring World Cup Special - Bognor Regis

Sunday 20th September - Mardle & Friends 'The Butlin's Cup - Skegness

Sunday 8th November - Mardle & Friends 'The Butlin's Cup - Bognor Regis

Thursday 26th November - Night Before the Players Championship 2026 – Minehead

Saturday 28th/ Sunday 29th Fanzone- Line-Up TBC - Minehead